SN7 7BQ is a sought-after residential area on Cromwell Close, 0.3km from Faringdon in Faringdon. Administratively it sits within Faringdon ward and the Wantage constituency.
For serious buyers, SN7 7BQ is a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £221k.
Census 2021 statistics for SN7 7BQ are sourced from Output Area E00185971 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROMWELL CLOSE, SN7 7BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROMWELL CLOSE, SN7 7BQ.
332
42
£ 51,200 /yr
56%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN7 7BQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SN7 7BQ's 72% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN7 7BQ. The average age is 41.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 210,000
9 sales · Mean £ 235,868
Flat
£ 150,000
3 sales · Mean £ 150,750
Semi-Detached
£ 227,500
1 sales · Mean £ 227,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN7 7BQ has low crime rates — 41 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 Greggs0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.7 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.5 km
- Mustard Seed0.4 km
- + 4 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Travelodge Faringdon Oxfordshire0.7 km
- Old Crown Coaching Inn0.5 km
- Sudbury House Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Faringdon Town Football Club0.6 km
- The Swan0.6 km
- The Folly Inn Ltd0.3 km
- The Narrows of Faringdon0.4 km
- Wheatsheaf Inn0.4 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Costa Ltd0.7 km
- Las Chicas Faringdon0.4 km
- Domino's Pizza0.4 km
- Faringdon Coffee House0.4 km
- Floyd's Grill0.3 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Ltd0.7 km
- Tesco Metro0.6 km
- Waitrose0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Flamin tasty0.6 km
- Best Food 20000.4 km
- Mayflower0.3 km
- Sheffords0.4 km
- The Harbour Fish & Chips0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon17.6 km
Bus Stops
- Lansdown Road0.1 km
- Pye Street0.2 km
- Stanford Road0.2 km
- Stanford Road0.2 km
- London Street HaR0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN77BQ · Data under Open Government Licence