SN3 1BJ is a safe, established residential area on Burford Avenue, 0.3km from Walcot West in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Walcot and Park North ward and the South Swindon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SN3, SN3 1BJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, down 9.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SN3 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00078764 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURFORD AVENUE, SN3 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURFORD AVENUE, SN3 1BJ.
360
42
£ 48,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SN3 1BJ spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. £340k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 9.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN3 1BJ. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 330,000
5 sales · Mean £ 303,000
Terraced
£ 370,000
1 sales · Mean £ 370,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN3 1BJ has low crime rates — 35 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Drove Primary School
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Lawn Manor Academy
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
King William Street Church of England Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic College
Lethbridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- India Bazzar Super Market1.0 km
- VK Food & Wine1.0 km
- Balula's Delicatessen0.7 km
- Victoria Convenience Store0.7 km
- Wood Street Food Hall0.6 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- The Sandwich People0.9 km
- PizzaExpress0.7 km
- Connies0.9 km
- Ian Bowyer Catering0.6 km
- Los Gatos0.8 km
- + 57 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk0.9 km
- Bert's Books0.7 km
- Chicken Cottage Swindon0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
- Marmaris0.7 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Goddard Arms0.6 km
- The Kings Arms0.6 km
- Swindon Travelodge0.9 km
- Angelique Guest House1.0 km
- The Lodge0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- High Street Club Ltd0.6 km
- Hop Kettle Tap & Brew0.8 km
- Swindon Conservative Club0.8 km
- The Eternal Optimist0.7 km
- The Hop Inn0.8 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore0.6 km
- The Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
- The Cooperative Foodstore0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon1.5 km
Bus Stops
- Immanuel Church0.1 km
- Immanuel Church0.1 km
- Holy Rood Primary School0.2 km
- Holy Rood Primary School0.2 km
- Walcot Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN31BJ · Data under Open Government Licence