Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

SN5 8RU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN5 8RU.

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Population

302

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /yr

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Employed

55%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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10/10
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8/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SN5 8RU combines high owner-occupation (82%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

SN5 8RU is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Blagrove in Swindon (Swindon). Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Lydiard and Freshbrook ward and the South Swindon constituency.

Day-to-day life in SN5 8RU has the character of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SN5 8RU are sourced from Output Area E00078406 (shared with 455 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 8RU. The average age is 41.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British82.6%
Asian / British Asian11.2%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 42%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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

SN5 8RU has low crime rates — 34 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 offences16
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order6
Drugs5
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Millbrook Primary School

Good329 pupils0.6 km
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Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School

Good206 pupils1.5 km
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Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Good172 pupils1.5 km
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Lydiard Park Academy

Good1271 pupils1.5 km
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Hazelwood Academy

Good240 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Facechoice Ltd0.8 km
  • Man Truck & Bus UK0.3 km
  • Londis0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • The Grill & Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Subway0.8 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Swindon0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Lydiard Inn0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Baxter Storey (c/o BNP Swindon)0.9 km
  • Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o RWE)0.5 km
  • Provenist Ltd0.4 km
  • Aramark0.9 km
  • Aramark at Openwork0.8 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Express0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon4.5 km
  • Kemble19.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Ramsden Road0.1 km
  • Ramsden Road0.2 km
  • Blagrove Roundabout0.3 km
  • Blagrove Man0.3 km
  • Blagrove Man0.4 km