Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

GOWER CLOSE, SN5 6HW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOWER CLOSE, SN5 6HW.

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Population

531

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 54,900 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN5 6HW 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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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SN5 6HW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SN5 6HW is a sought-after residential area on Gower Close, 0.7km from Freshbrook in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Lydiard and Freshbrook ward and the South Swindon constituency.

For serious buyers, SN5 6HW is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 84% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 6HW are sourced from Output Area E00078386 (shared with 32 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 6HW. The average age is 36.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.5%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.9%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

SN5 6HW has low crime rates — 15 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.

Violence and sexual offences19
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson5
Public order4

school Local Schools

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Lydiard Park Academy

Good1271 pupils0.2 km
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Tregoze Primary School

Good208 pupils0.7 km
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Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School

Good206 pupils1.2 km
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Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Good172 pupils1.2 km
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Millbrook Primary School

Good329 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Facechoice Ltd0.9 km
  • Londis1.0 km
  • Lydiard Turkeys0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • The Grill & Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Subway1.0 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Lydiard Hotel & Conference0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Forest Cafe0.5 km
  • Swindon Borough Council Catering0.5 km
  • Baxter Storey (c/o BNP Swindon)0.7 km
  • Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o RWE)1.0 km
  • Aramark1.0 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Lydiard Inn1.0 km
  • Highworth Town Football Club0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon4.4 km
  • Kemble18.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Eworth Close0.3 km
  • Eworth Close0.3 km
  • Hampton Drive0.4 km
  • Hampton Drive0.4 km
  • Bradenham Road0.5 km