Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

BOSHAM CLOSE, SN5 8JW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOSHAM CLOSE, SN5 8JW.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

316

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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6/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 53% social renting, SN5 8JW is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 3.5% year-on-year.

home £227,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SN5 8JW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Bosham Close, 0.6km 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 8JW is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 53% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k, up 3.5% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SN5 8JW are sourced from Output Area E00078727 (shared with 20 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 8JW. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British87.6%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean4.5%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 227,000

5 sales · Mean £ 208,800

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

SN5 8JW has low crime rates — 28 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 offences91
Anti-social behaviour33
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson12
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School

Good206 pupils0.3 km
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Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Good172 pupils0.3 km
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Hazelwood Academy

Good240 pupils0.5 km
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Millbrook Primary School

Good329 pupils0.7 km
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Westlea Primary School

Good306 pupils0.9 km
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Tregoze Primary School

Good208 pupils1.1 km
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Lydiard Park Academy

Good1271 pupils1.2 km
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Shaw Ridge Primary School

Good436 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Tenpin Ltd0.8 km
  • Pizza Hut0.8 km
  • The Raj0.8 km
  • Provenist Ltd0.9 km
  • Toothill Community Centre - Age UK Wiltshire0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Village Hotel0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Highworth Town Football Club0.5 km
  • The Windmill0.8 km
  • The Harvey0.7 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.6 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.0 km
  • Tesco Express0.6 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • New Toothill Chinese Kitchen0.6 km
  • The Grill & Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Britz Fish And Chips0.7 km
  • Panku (Within Asda)0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Facechoice Ltd0.6 km
  • Eggfree Cakebox Swindon West Asda Kiosk0.7 km
  • Ashington Way Pharmacy0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon3.3 km
  • Kemble19.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Yarmouth Close0.0 km
  • Yarmouth Close0.1 km
  • Edington Close0.2 km
  • Edington Close0.2 km
  • Oliver Tomkins School0.3 km