Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

SELBY CRESCENT, SN5 8PE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SELBY CRESCENT, SN5 8PE.

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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 8PE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 37, 81% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SN5 8PE is a safe, established residential area on Selby Crescent, 0.3km from Freshbrook in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Lydiard and Freshbrook ward and the South Swindon constituency.

For families considering a move, SN5 8PE represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £281k.

Census 2021 statistics for SN5 8PE 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 8PE. 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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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 252,000

9 sales · Mean £ 271,000

Semi-Detached

£ 166,500

1 sales · Mean £ 166,500

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

SN5 8PE has low crime rates — 36 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 offences112
Anti-social behaviour40
Public order19
Criminal damage and arson16
Drugs11

school Local Schools

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Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School

Good206 pupils0.2 km
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Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Good172 pupils0.2 km
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Millbrook Primary School

Good329 pupils0.7 km
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Hazelwood Academy

Good240 pupils0.8 km
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Tregoze Primary School

Good208 pupils0.9 km
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Lydiard Park Academy

Good1271 pupils0.9 km
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Westlea Primary School

Good306 pupils1.0 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 Ltd0.7 km
  • Pizza Hut0.7 km
  • The Raj0.7 km
  • Provenist Ltd0.9 km
  • Toothill Community Centre - Age UK Wiltshire0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Village Hotel0.7 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 Ltd0.9 km
  • Marks & Spencer0.3 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
  • Asda Stores Ltd0.7 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • New Toothill Chinese Kitchen0.9 km
  • The Grill & Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Britz Fish And Chips0.7 km
  • Panku (Within Asda)0.7 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Man Truck & Bus UK1.0 km
  • Facechoice Ltd0.5 km
  • Eggfree Cakebox Swindon West Asda Kiosk0.7 km
  • Ashington Way Pharmacy0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon3.5 km
  • Kemble18.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bloomsbury Close0.1 km
  • Bloomsbury Close0.1 km
  • Castle Dore0.2 km
  • Castle Dore0.2 km
  • Gainsborough Court0.2 km