SN5 7JB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Eastleaze in Swindon (Swindon). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Lydiard and Freshbrook ward and the South Swindon constituency.
Day-to-day life in SN5 7JB has the character of a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SN5 7JB are sourced from Output Area E00078739 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SN5 7JB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN5 7JB.
258
41
£ 43,700 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN5 7JB 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
With 64% social renting, SN5 7JB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN5 7JB. The average age is 40.8. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN5 7JB has low crime rates — 39 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
Westlea Primary School
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Shaw Ridge Primary School
Tregoze Primary School
Hazelwood Academy
Lydiard Park Academy
Brook Field Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Shell Mead Way0.8 km
- Swindon Food Collective Ltd0.8 km
- Eggfree Cakebox Swindon West Asda Kiosk0.2 km
- Ashington Way Pharmacy0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Tenpin Ltd0.1 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Pizza Hut0.1 km
- The Raj0.1 km
- Toothill Community Centre - Age UK Wiltshire0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Marks & Spencer0.7 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Britz Fish And Chips0.2 km
- Panku (Within Asda)0.2 km
- Domino's Pizza0.1 km
- New Toothill Chinese Kitchen1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Village Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Harvey0.1 km
- Highworth Town Football Club0.9 km
- The Windmill0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon3.1 km
- Kemble18.6 km
Bus Stops
- Link Centre0.0 km
- Link Centre0.1 km
- Ashington0.3 km
- Ashington0.3 km
- Ashington0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN57JB · Data under Open Government Licence