SN5 1DX is a safe, established residential area located 0.3km from Westmead in Swindon (Swindon). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Mannington and Western ward and the South Swindon constituency.
The people who live in SN5 1DX are typical of a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Outside of residential hours, manufacturing, energy and utilities. The predominance of young residents (average age 28) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. Employment levels are high (56% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SN5 1DX are sourced from Output Area E00177298 (shared with 265 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SN5 1DX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN5 1DX.
314
28
£ 54,600 /yr
63%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
79% of homes in SN5 1DX are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN5 1DX. The average age is 27.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN5 1DX has low crime rates — 20 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Westlea Primary School
Even Swindon Primary School
Shaw Ridge Primary School
Hazelwood Academy
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Brook Field Primary School
Robert Le Kyng Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Shell Mead Way0.7 km
- Swindon Food Collective Ltd0.1 km
- TK Maxx1.0 km
- Eggfree Cakebox Swindon West Asda Kiosk0.8 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Tenpin Ltd0.9 km
- Cafe Maxx1.0 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- GXO Iceland 2 (Staff Canteen)0.9 km
- Sainsbury Supermarket Public Restaurant0.7 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- The Food Warehouse0.9 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
- B & M Retail Ltd0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Britz Fish And Chips0.8 km
- Sushi Gourmet (C/o Sainsbury's Bridgemead)0.7 km
- KFC0.5 km
- Panku (Within Asda)0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Campanile Swindon0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Harvey0.8 km
- The Windmill0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon2.2 km
- Kemble19.0 km
Bus Stops
- Westlea Fire Station0.2 km
- Westlea Fire Station0.2 km
- Ashworth Road0.4 km
- Ashworth Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SN51DX · Data under Open Government Licence