Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

GAINSBOROUGH WAY, SN5 8PB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAINSBOROUGH WAY, SN5 8PB.

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Population

337

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

56%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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5/10
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8/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

SN5 8PB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £360k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SN5 8PB is a safe, established residential area on Gainsborough Way, 0.4km 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 8PB offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. The area has a notably diverse population — 31% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Swindon.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.

Census 2021 statistics for SN5 8PB are sourced from Output Area E00078398 (shared with 8 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 8PB. The average age is 36.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.6%
Asian / British Asian14.7%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed13.2%

Economic Activity

56%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 316,000

3 sales · Mean £ 278,666

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

SN5 8PB has low crime rates — 30 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 offences93
Anti-social behaviour30
Criminal damage and arson12
Public order12
Drugs9

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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Millbrook Primary School

Good329 pupils0.6 km
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Hazelwood Academy

Good240 pupils0.7 km
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Tregoze Primary School

Good208 pupils1.0 km
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Lydiard Park Academy

Good1271 pupils1.0 km
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Westlea Primary School

Good306 pupils1.0 km
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Shaw Ridge Primary School

Good436 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

9 nearby
  • Tenpin Ltd0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • The Raj0.9 km
  • Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o RWE)1.0 km
  • Provenist Ltd0.8 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Village Hotel0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Highworth Town Football Club0.3 km
  • The Harvey0.7 km
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.2 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • New Toothill Chinese Kitchen0.8 km
  • The Grill & Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Britz Fish And Chips0.8 km
  • Panku (Within Asda)0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Man Truck & Bus UK0.9 km
  • Facechoice Ltd0.5 km
  • Eggfree Cakebox Swindon West Asda Kiosk0.8 km
  • Ashington Way Pharmacy0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon3.5 km
  • Kemble19.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Freshbrook Way0.1 km
  • Freshbrook Way0.1 km
  • Bloomsbury Close0.1 km
  • Bloomsbury Close0.2 km
  • Yarmouth Close0.2 km