Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

SHIPTON GROVE, SN3 1BZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHIPTON GROVE, SN3 1BZ.

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

281

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 48,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

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.

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3/10
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8/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SN3 1BZ — age 44, 90% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

home £343,625 median price shield Safety 3/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SN3 1BZ is a mixed residential area on Shipton Grove, 0.1km from Walcot West in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Walcot and Park North ward and the South Swindon constituency.

For serious buyers, SN3 1BZ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £343k.

Census 2021 statistics for SN3 1BZ are sourced from Output Area E00078761 (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 1BZ. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British85.8%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 312,000

3 sales · Mean £ 321,500

Semi-Detached

£ 278,000

3 sales · Mean £ 274,666

Detached

£ 402,500

1 sales · Mean £ 402,500

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

Crime around SN3 1BZ is moderate at 72 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 offences139
Anti-social behaviour106
Shoplifting29
Public order26
Criminal damage and arson18

school Local Schools

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Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery

Good418 pupils0.1 km
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Drove Primary School

Outstanding729 pupils0.4 km
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Lawn Manor Academy

Requires Improvement823 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

Requires Improvement398 pupils0.5 km
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School

Good398 pupils0.6 km
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St Joseph's Catholic College

Good1359 pupils0.7 km
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Mountford Manor Primary School

Good213 pupils0.9 km
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King William Street Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • India Bazzar Super Market0.9 km
  • VK Food & Wine0.9 km
  • Balula's Delicatessen0.9 km
  • Victoria Convenience Store0.9 km
  • Wood Street Food Hall0.9 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

49 nearby
  • The Sandwich People0.9 km
  • PizzaExpress0.9 km
  • Ian Bowyer Catering0.8 km
  • Los Gatos1.0 km
  • Mela Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.9 km
  • + 44 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk0.7 km
  • Bert's Books0.9 km
  • Chicken Cottage Swindon0.9 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.8 km
  • Marmaris1.0 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

5 nearby
  • Goddard Arms0.8 km
  • The Kings Arms0.9 km
  • Swindon Travelodge0.9 km
  • Angelique Guest House0.9 km
  • The Lodge0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

23 nearby
  • High Street Club Ltd0.9 km
  • The Eternal Optimist0.9 km
  • The Tuppenny1.0 km
  • Timmy's Bar Ltd0.9 km
  • Tree Nightclub1.0 km
  • + 18 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore0.9 km
  • The Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • The Cooperative Foodstore0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Immanuel Church0.3 km
  • Immanuel Church0.3 km
  • Sussex Place0.3 km
  • Russell Walk0.3 km
  • South View Avenue0.3 km