SN3 1DQ is a well-regarded residential area on Strouds Close, 1.0km from Lawn in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Old Town ward and the South Swindon constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a high-density urban area of young, single, transient residents. A balanced community with an average age of 36 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (49% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SN3 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00166517 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STROUDS CLOSE, SN3 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STROUDS CLOSE, SN3 1DQ.
228
36
£ 58,800 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN3 1DQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SN3 1DQ spans multiple life stages — average age 36, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN3 1DQ. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 162,000
3 sales · Mean £ 159,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SN3 1DQ is moderate at 84 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.
school Local Schools
The Croft Primary School
Lethbridge Primary School
King William Street Church of England Primary School
Lawn Primary and Nursery School
The Commonweal School
Lawn Manor Academy
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
35 nearby- PizzaExpress0.5 km
- Connies0.4 km
- Ian Bowyer Catering0.3 km
- Los Gatos0.4 km
- Mela Contemporary Indian Cuisine0.6 km
- + 30 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Balula's Delicatessen0.4 km
- Suain Store0.9 km
- Victoria Convenience Store0.6 km
- Wood Street Food Hall0.5 km
- Old Town Food & Wine0.3 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Goddard Arms0.3 km
- The Kings Arms0.5 km
- Swindon Marriott Hotel0.4 km
- The Lodge0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- High Street Club Ltd0.4 km
- Hop Kettle Tap & Brew0.4 km
- Swindon Conservative Club0.7 km
- The Eternal Optimist0.5 km
- The Hop Inn0.3 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Bert's Books0.4 km
- Chicken Cottage Swindon0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Marmaris0.5 km
- Moshan Box Dinner0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon2.1 km
Bus Stops
- Old Mill Lane0.1 km
- Old Mill Lane0.1 km
- Newport Street Co-op0.2 km
- Evelyn Street0.2 km
- Newport Street Co-op0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN31DQ · Data under Open Government Licence