Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

THE BROOK, SN5 4GB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BROOK, SN5 4GB.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SN5 4GB 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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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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10/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SN5 4GB spans multiple life stages — average age 27, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 7.1% year-on-year.

home £340,714 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SN5 4GB is a safe, established residential area on The Brook, 0.7km from Roughmoor in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Purton ward and the North Wiltshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SN5, SN5 4GB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, up 7.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SN5 4GB are sourced from Output Area E00184229 (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 SN5 4GB. The average age is 27.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British71.9%
Asian / British Asian12.6%
Black / African / Caribbean7.7%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 47%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Energetic but invested. You'll find a high concentration of young adults who own their homes, creating a stable but youthful environment.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 342,500

6 sales · Mean £ 355,000

Semi-Detached

£ 275,000

9 sales · Mean £ 282,111

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

SN5 4GB has low crime rates — 25 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.

Violence and sexual offences62
Public order15
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime4
Other theft4

school Local Schools

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Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy

Good208 pupils0.3 km
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Peatmoor Community Primary School

Good202 pupils0.5 km
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Brook Field Primary School

Good415 pupils1.4 km
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St Francis CofE Primary School

Outstanding454 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Woodlands Edge0.6 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Mantra0.7 km
  • Bengal Square0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Roughmoor Fish & Chip Shop0.7 km
  • Lee's Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon4.0 km
  • Kemble16.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Mill View0.1 km
  • Mill View0.1 km
  • Ridgeway Farm Academy0.2 km
  • Ridgeway Farm Academy0.3 km
  • Ridgeway Farm0.3 km