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.
GAINSBOROUGH WAY, SN5 8PB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAINSBOROUGH WAY, SN5 8PB.
337
37
£ 43,700 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Millbrook Primary School
Hazelwood Academy
Tregoze Primary School
Lydiard Park Academy
Westlea Primary School
Shaw Ridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Village Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Highworth Town Football Club0.3 km
- The Harvey0.7 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Stores Ltd0.8 km
- Marks & Spencer0.2 km
- Tesco Express0.5 km
- Asda Stores Ltd0.8 km
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
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
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Postcode Profile: SN58PB · Data under Open Government Licence