Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

SHELFINCH, SN5 8AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHELFINCH, SN5 8AR.

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Population

312

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN5 8AR falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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2/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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5/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SN5 8AR's 64% ownership and 38-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 13.9% year-on-year.

home £180,000 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SN5 8AR is a mixed residential area on Shelfinch, 0.4km from Mannington in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Mannington and Western ward and the South Swindon constituency.

For families considering a move, SN5 8AR represents a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Outside of residential hours, urban high streets with mixed ethnicity and businesses. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 90 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 13.9% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SN5 8AR are sourced from Output Area E00078726 (shared with 3 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 8AR. The average age is 38.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.0%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean3.9%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 169,000

8 sales · Mean £ 172,375

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

Crime around SN5 8AR is above average at 90 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.

Violence and sexual offences93
Shoplifting57
Anti-social behaviour34
Public order11
Other theft9

school Local Schools

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Hazelwood Academy

Good240 pupils0.4 km
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Westlea Primary School

Good306 pupils1.0 km
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Kingfisher CE Academy

31 pupils1.0 km
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The Deanery CE Academy

549 pupils1.0 km
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Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Good172 pupils1.0 km
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Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School

Good206 pupils1.0 km
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Millbrook Primary School

Good329 pupils1.4 km
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Robert Le Kyng Primary School

Good1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Windmill0.2 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.9 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd1.0 km
  • B & M Retail Ltd0.7 km
  • Sainsbury Supermarkets0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • New Toothill Chinese Kitchen0.3 km
  • KFC0.7 km
  • Britz Fish And Chips1.0 km
  • Sushi Gourmet (C/o Sainsbury's Bridgemead)0.7 km
  • Panku (Within Asda)1.0 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Toothill Community Centre - Age UK Wiltshire0.3 km
  • Flip Burger Swindon0.7 km
  • Cafe Maxx0.3 km
  • GXO Iceland 2 (Staff Canteen)0.7 km
  • Sainsbury Supermarket Public Restaurant0.7 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

5 nearby
  • Yunus Catering Ltd0.6 km
  • TK Maxx0.3 km
  • Eggfree Cakebox Swindon West Asda Kiosk1.0 km
  • Ashington Way Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Argos (inside Sainsburys)0.7 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Campanile Swindon0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon2.6 km
  • Kemble19.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Warneford Close0.2 km
  • Stratford Close0.2 km
  • Village Tavern0.3 km
  • Village Tavern0.3 km
  • Mannington Bus Link0.3 km