Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

NORTON GROVE, SN3 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTON GROVE, SN3 1BW.

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 1BW 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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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SN3 1BW spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 87.6% year-on-year.

home £271,428 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SN3 1BW is a mixed residential area on Norton Grove, 0.2km from Swindon in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Walcot and Park North ward and the South Swindon constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £271k, up 87.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SN3 1BW 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 1BW. 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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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

£ 235,000

5 sales · Mean £ 263,400

Semi-Detached

£ 300,000

6 sales · Mean £ 325,833

Detached

£ 232,500

1 sales · Mean £ 232,500

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

Crime around SN3 1BW is moderate at 56 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 offences133
Anti-social behaviour63
Shoplifting59
Public order32
Criminal damage and arson25

school Local Schools

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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils0.3 km
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Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery

Good418 pupils0.3 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils0.4 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils0.5 km
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Lawn Manor Academy

Requires Improvement823 pupils0.7 km
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St Joseph's Catholic College

Good1359 pupils0.7 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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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Angelique Guest House0.7 km
  • Swindon Travelodge0.7 km
  • Thistle Express Swindon0.9 km
  • Goddard Arms0.8 km
  • The Kings Arms0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Swindon Bowls Club0.7 km
  • Beehive Public House0.8 km
  • Kevin Fitzgerald T/A The Castle Inn0.8 km
  • Meca0.7 km
  • The Kop0.7 km
  • + 24 more
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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Abbys Food Stores0.9 km
  • Sulaymaniyah Super Market0.9 km
  • Zabka Polski Sklep1.0 km
  • HMV UK Ltd1.0 km
  • India Bazzar Super Market0.8 km
  • + 42 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

71 nearby
  • Boswells Cafe & Takeaway1.0 km
  • Swindon No 1 Street Cafe0.9 km
  • The Sandwich People0.7 km
  • Bebble Tea Ltd0.9 km
  • Big Breakfast Plus0.8 km
  • + 66 more
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Takeaway Shop

30 nearby
  • Pizza King Chicken1.0 km
  • Swindon Kebab House0.9 km
  • Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk0.7 km
  • Best BBQ0.6 km
  • PanPizza1.0 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km
  • Tesco Extra1.0 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • The Cooperative Foodstore0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon1.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Merlin0.2 km
  • The Merlin0.2 km
  • Walcot Road0.3 km
  • Holy Rood Primary School0.3 km
  • Holy Rood Primary School0.3 km