Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

BURFORD AVENUE, SN3 1BN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURFORD AVENUE, SN3 1BN.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

313

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SN3 1BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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.

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4/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SN3 1BN spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SN3 1BN is a mixed 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 1BN 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. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £309k.

Census 2021 statistics for SN3 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00078762 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN3 1BN. The average age is 42.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British90.5%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean3.2%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 309,000

1 sales · Mean £ 309,000

Detached

£ 267,500

1 sales · Mean £ 267,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SN3 1BN is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences115
Anti-social behaviour93
Shoplifting59
Public order24
Criminal damage and arson21

school Local Schools

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Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery

Good418 pupils0.2 km
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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils0.3 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils0.5 km
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Lawn Manor Academy

Requires Improvement823 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic College

Good1359 pupils0.8 km
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King William Street Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils0.9 km
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Mountford Manor Primary School

Good213 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • India Bazzar Super Market0.8 km
  • Madina Halal Groceries0.9 km
  • VK Food & Wine0.8 km
  • Balula's Delicatessen0.8 km
  • Victoria Convenience Store0.8 km
  • + 32 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

67 nearby
  • Swindon No 1 Street Cafe1.0 km
  • The Sandwich People0.8 km
  • PizzaExpress0.9 km
  • Ian Bowyer Catering0.8 km
  • Los Gatos0.9 km
  • + 62 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

25 nearby
  • Swindon Kebab House1.0 km
  • Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk0.7 km
  • Bert's Books0.9 km
  • Chicken Cottage Swindon0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • + 20 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Goddard Arms0.8 km
  • The Kings Arms0.8 km
  • Swindon Travelodge0.8 km
  • Thistle Express Swindon1.0 km
  • Angelique Guest House0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

28 nearby
  • High Street Club Ltd0.8 km
  • Hop Kettle Tap & Brew1.0 km
  • Swindon Conservative Club1.0 km
  • The Eternal Optimist0.9 km
  • The Tuppenny0.9 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore0.8 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • The Cooperative Foodstore0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • The Merlin0.2 km
  • The Merlin0.3 km
  • Immanuel Church0.3 km
  • Immanuel Church0.3 km
  • Walcot Road0.3 km