Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

BURFORD AVENUE, SN3 1BP House Prices & Local Information

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

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

364

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SN3 1BP — age 41, 92% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. 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 1BP 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.

For serious buyers, SN3 1BP is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.

Census 2021 statistics for SN3 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00078758 (shared with 6 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 1BP. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.7%
Asian / British Asian24.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 301,250

2 sales · Mean £ 301,250

Detached

£ 317,500

2 sales · Mean £ 317,500

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

3 sales · Mean £ 255,000

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

Crime around SN3 1BP is moderate at 73 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 offences156
Anti-social behaviour118
Public order36
Shoplifting29
Criminal damage and arson23

school Local Schools

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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils0.2 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils0.3 km
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Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery

Good418 pupils0.3 km
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St Joseph's Catholic College

Good1359 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils0.6 km
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Lawn Manor Academy

Requires Improvement823 pupils0.7 km
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Mountford Manor Primary School

Good213 pupils0.8 km
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King William Street Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Angelique Guest House0.6 km
  • Swindon Travelodge0.8 km
  • Thistle Express Swindon1.0 km
  • The Lodge0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • Swindon Bowls Club0.5 km
  • Beehive Public House1.0 km
  • Kevin Fitzgerald T/A The Castle Inn1.0 km
  • Meca0.8 km
  • The Kop0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

29 nearby
  • Abbys Food Stores0.9 km
  • Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.8 km
  • Zabka Polski Sklep0.9 km
  • Brasileiro1.0 km
  • J P News0.9 km
  • + 24 more
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Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Yo! To Go!0.9 km
  • Best BBQ0.8 km
  • Papa Johns Pizza0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.8 km
  • Taccs 'n' Dawgs0.9 km
  • + 14 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

37 nearby
  • Big Breakfast Plus1.0 km
  • Boom Battle Bar / Wingman / Bunheadz0.9 km
  • Chennai Dosa0.8 km
  • Fratello's0.8 km
  • Gaetano Restaurant0.9 km
  • + 32 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • Tesco Extra0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
  • The Cooperative Foodstore0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Ambulance Station0.2 km
  • Russell Walk0.2 km
  • Ambulance Station0.2 km
  • Russell Walk0.2 km
  • The Merlin0.3 km