SN5 6EJ is a sought-after residential area on Poynings Way, 0.5km from Freshbrook in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Lydiard and Freshbrook ward and the South Swindon constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SN5, SN5 6EJ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 86% 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 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £190k. 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 SN5 6EJ are sourced from Output Area E00078382 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
POYNINGS WAY, SN5 6EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for POYNINGS WAY, SN5 6EJ.
334
42
£ 54,900 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN5 6EJ 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 6EJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £190k, 86% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN5 6EJ. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 190,000
1 sales · Mean £ 190,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN5 6EJ has low crime rates — 25 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Lydiard Hotel & Conference0.7 km
- Village Hotel1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Forest Cafe0.7 km
- Swindon Borough Council Catering0.7 km
- Baxter Storey (c/o BNP Swindon)0.6 km
- Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o RWE)0.7 km
- Aramark0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Highworth Town Football Club0.5 km
- The Lydiard Inn0.9 km
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Man Truck & Bus UK1.0 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Facechoice Ltd0.6 km
- Lydiard Turkeys0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Greggs0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- The Grill & Fish Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon4.3 km
- Kemble18.3 km
Bus Stops
- Eworth Close0.2 km
- Eworth Close0.2 km
- Bradenham Road0.2 km
- Bradenham Road0.2 km
- Hampton Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN56EJ · Data under Open Government Licence