SN5 5SR is a sought-after residential area on Dexter Close, 0.4km from Shaw in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Shaw ward and the South Swindon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SN5, SN5 5SR offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 94% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £362k.
Census 2021 statistics for SN5 5SR are sourced from Output Area E00078695 (shared with 22 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DEXTER CLOSE, SN5 5SR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEXTER CLOSE, SN5 5SR.
286
49
£ 54,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN5 5SR 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
SN5 5SR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN5 5SR. The average age is 49.2. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 362,000
1 sales · Mean £ 362,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN5 5SR has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Shaw Ridge Primary School
Brook Field Primary School
Tregoze Primary School
Westlea Primary School
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Lydiard Park Academy
Peatmoor Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Nine Elms Pub0.8 km
- Brookhouse Farm0.9 km
- The Village Inn0.4 km
- The Harvey0.7 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Shell Mead Way0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.4 km
- 24 Hr Gym0.9 km
- Eggfree Cakebox Swindon West Asda Kiosk0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Tenpin Ltd0.5 km
- Pizza Hut0.5 km
- The Raj0.5 km
- Franklins Link Centre0.7 km
- Ridge Bar And Grill0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco Express0.4 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Village Hotel0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Shaw Kebab House0.4 km
- Panku (Within Asda)0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Britz Fish And Chips0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon3.3 km
- Kemble18.0 km
Bus Stops
- Orkney Close0.1 km
- Charolais Drive0.1 km
- Charolais Drive0.1 km
- Orkney Close0.2 km
- Village Inn0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN55SR · Data under Open Government Licence