SN38 1LN is a sought-after residential area located 0.8km from Wroughton in Swindon (Swindon). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Old Town ward and the South Swindon constituency.
Day-to-day life in SN38 1LN has the character of a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — business quarters in major regional cities. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SN38 1LN are sourced from Output Area E00078541 (shared with 58 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SN38 1LN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN38 1LN.
299
49
£ 58,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN38 1LN 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.
Area Character
SN38 1LN is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN38 1LN. The average age is 49.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN38 1LN has low crime rates — 20 incidents 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
East Wichel Primary School & Nursery
The Commonweal School
Lawn Primary and Nursery School
King William Street Church of England Primary School
Wroughton Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- May And Paul0.8 km
- Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o Nationwide)0.0 km
- Howellers Cafe0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Wichel Inn (Formerly Known As The Bayberry)0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Swindon Marriott Hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Midcounties Co-operative1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Wichelstowe Fish Bar1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Nationwide House0.1 km
- Croft Campus0.2 km
- Croft Campus0.3 km
- Wroughton P&R0.4 km
- Tismeads Crescent South0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SN381LN · Data under Open Government Licence