SN5 6DU is a safe, established residential area on Holbein Close, 0.2km from Freshbrook in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Lydiard and Freshbrook ward and the South Swindon constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SN5 6DU is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
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 £238k, down 9.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SN5 6DU are sourced from Output Area E00078393 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLBEIN CLOSE, SN5 6DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLBEIN CLOSE, SN5 6DU.
319
36
£ 43,700 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN5 6DU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SN5 6DU has a significant social housing presence — 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 9.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN5 6DU. The average age is 36.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 180,000
9 sales · Mean £ 190,277
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN5 6DU has low crime rates — 30 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
Lydiard Park Academy
Tregoze Primary School
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School
Millbrook Primary School
Hazelwood Academy
Westlea Primary School
Shaw Ridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Tenpin Ltd0.9 km
- Forest Cafe0.8 km
- Pizza Hut0.9 km
- Swindon Borough Council Catering0.8 km
- The Raj0.9 km
- + 5 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Lydiard Hotel & Conference0.8 km
- Village Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Highworth Town Football Club0.2 km
- The Harvey0.9 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Man Truck & Bus UK1.0 km
- Facechoice Ltd0.5 km
- Eggfree Cakebox Swindon West Asda Kiosk1.0 km
- Lydiard Turkeys1.0 km
- Ashington Way Pharmacy1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Asda Stores Ltd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- The Grill & Fish Bar0.5 km
- Britz Fish And Chips1.0 km
- Panku (Within Asda)1.0 km
- Domino's Pizza0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon3.9 km
- Kemble18.4 km
Bus Stops
- Bradenham Road0.1 km
- Bradenham Road0.1 km
- Camden Close0.1 km
- Camden Close0.1 km
- Rochford Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN56DU · Data under Open Government Licence