SN7 7AW is a safe, established residential area on Windy Ridge, 0.4km from Faringdon in Faringdon. Administratively it sits within Faringdon ward and the Wantage constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SN7 7AW is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £260k.
Census 2021 statistics for SN7 7AW are sourced from Output Area E00146258 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WINDY RIDGE, SN7 7AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WINDY RIDGE, SN7 7AW.
202
39
£ 51,200 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SN7 7AW has a significant social housing presence — 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN7 7AW. The average age is 38.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 238,000
3 sales · Mean £ 249,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN7 7AW has low crime rates — 40 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
The Elms Primary School
Folly View Primary
Faringdon Community College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Acorn Greggs0.7 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- Mustard Seed0.3 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge Faringdon Oxfordshire0.8 km
- Old Crown Coaching Inn0.4 km
- Sudbury House Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Faringdon Town Football Club0.7 km
- The Swan0.7 km
- The Folly Inn Ltd0.2 km
- The Narrows of Faringdon0.4 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn0.3 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Costa Ltd0.9 km
- Las Chicas Faringdon0.3 km
- Domino's Pizza0.3 km
- Faringdon Coffee House0.3 km
- Floyd's Grill0.2 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.9 km
- Tesco Metro0.7 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Flamin tasty0.6 km
- Best Food 20000.3 km
- Mayflower0.2 km
- Sheffords0.3 km
- The Harbour Fish & Chips0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon17.7 km
Bus Stops
- Stanford Road0.1 km
- Stanford Road0.1 km
- Lansdown Road0.1 km
- London Street HaR0.1 km
- Ferndale Street HaR0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN77AW · Data under Open Government Licence