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Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

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About

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst form a residential ward in central Swindon, characterised by a high density of terraced and semi-detached housing from the early to mid-20th century. The area is primarily residential with local shopping parades along Cricklade Road and Kingshill Road providing essential services. The street grid is orderly, with long, straight roads like North Street and Beech Avenue defining the neighbourhood's layout. Open spaces include the expansive Gorse Hill playing fields and the smaller, tree-lined Pinehurst Park.

The area has a strong community focus, anchored by institutions such as the Gorse Hill Community Centre and the Pinehurst People’s Centre. A notable local landmark is the Art Deco-style Gorse Hill Baptist Church, a distinctive architectural presence on the main road. Transport links are central to its identity, with the main railway line visibly skirting the ward's southern edge and the A419 running close by, connecting it to the wider town and motorway network.

Area overview

On average Gorse Hill and Pinehurst has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 19.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst is £43,840 per year. There are 1 schools in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gorse Hill and Pinehurst is home to around 14,018 people, with a population density of about 4,487.5 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
19.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst Population
14,018
Population density
4,487.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.45(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.05(+28%)
Shoplifting
12.41(+88%)
Public order
9.63(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.06(+9%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,441
67.35%
Indian
1,772
12.64%
Other White
947
6.76%
Other Asian
351
2.5%
Other
298
2.13%
Total population: 14,017

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,684
23.72%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,310
20.42%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,777
15.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,772
15.66%
Level 3 (A level)
1,579
13.96%
Total 16+ residents: 11,313

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,825
32.4%
Owns outright
1,493
26.51%
Social rents from council
963
17.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
923
16.39%
Other social rented
258
4.58%
Total households: 5,632

Property prices in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

Median price£260,000
Price per sq ft£288
Sales (last 12 months)117
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £290K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £288 per square foot) in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£312,500£264
Semi-Detached48£285,000£307
Terraced65£235,000£274

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£150,000£225,000£171,625
2017£283,500£109,950£240,000£180,000
2018£291,500£110,000£218,000£180,000
2019£235,000£118,475£212,000£178,000
2020£285,000£95,750£223,500£182,500
2021£265,000£124,000£248,000£188,000
2022£319,500£115,000£273,750£220,000
2023£330,375£142,000£270,000£220,000
2024£357,000£152,500£258,000£235,000
2025£300,000£135,000£285,000£235,000
2026£280,000£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260£232£229£197
2017£263£222£231£208
2018£255£206£240£205
2019£262£179£230£204
2020£268£225£240£204
2021£275£236£245£220
2022£279£240£286£256
2023£318£257£284£259
2024£293£231£281£256
2025£276£279£299£274
2026£301£267
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gorse Hill and Pinehurst in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Swindon district.

Band A£1,625
Band B£1,896
Band C£2,167
Band D£2,438
Band E£2,980
Band F£3,522
Band G£4,064
Band H£4,876

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Gorse Hill and Pinehurst ward.

Local councillors

Princia Jenovi Fernandes

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

Is Gorse Hill and Pinehurst safe?

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst records about 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst?

The median sale price in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst is £260,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst?

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Gorse Hill and Pinehurst?

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst sits around rank 12,351 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst?

The average household income in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst is around £43,840 per year, and 20% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Gorse Hill and Pinehurst?

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst is represented by 1 elected councillor: Princia Jenovi Fernandes (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

SN27QD

Beechcroft Road

SN27HQ

Wheeler Avenue

SN21RW

Hawthorn Avenue

SN27AJ

Calliope Crescent

SN21RX

Ash Grove

SN28BE

Argyle Street

SN21HS

Omdurman Street

SN21JU

Beech Avenue

SN28DS

Bramble Road

SN253AW

Whitworth Road

SN21EY

Ferndale Road

SN27HY

Greenlands Road

SN28HB

Bramble Road

SN25AA

Cricklade Road

SN28DL

Gipsy Lane

SN28EZ

Ganton Way

SN27PX

Beechcroft Road

SN28DE

Edinburgh Street

SN21RJ

Pinehurst Road

SN27HS

Headlands Grove

SN253AD

Amberley Close

SN253AX

Sunningdale Road

SN21SJ

Pinehurst Road

SN27JF

Constable Road

SN21SN

Chestnut Avenue

SN21SD

Cherry Tree Grove

SN21HA

Omdurman Street

SN21BU

Ferndale Road

SN21SW

Willows Avenue

SN27BD

Cricklade Road

SN21AR

Malvern Road

SN21BE

Beatrice Street

SN28QF

Dunbeath Court

SN28XP

Dunbeath Road

SN21BL

Suffolk Street

SN27QT

Dores Road

SN21SG

Bedwyn Close

SN27QX

The Sunflowers

SN21BX

Ferndale Road

SN28BB

Rockhaven Park

SN21BB

Beatrice Street

SN28AD

Pine Court

SN28AF

Cricklade Road

SN21AB

Cricklade Road

SN21AZ

Norman Road

SN21RD

Acacia Grove

SN28BS

Caulfield Road

SN27AT

Wheatsheaf Gardens

SN253AJ

Kelmscot Road

SN21BJ

Beatrice Street

SN21FH

Firethorn Close

SN28EF

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

SN28ER

Bramble Road

SN27HL

Wheeler Avenue

SN28XS

Barry Glen Close

SN21QG

Limes Avenue

SN28AB

Cricklade Road

SN21SH

Oak Tree Avenue

SN28DZ

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

SN21XD

May Close

SN253BG

Whitworth Road

SN28XU

Millbuck Close

SN21AS

Tiverton Road

SN28BX

Bright Street

SN21BN

Whiteman Street

SN21TL

Medlar Court

SN28AT

Cricklade Road

SN21QH

Limes Avenue

SN28AS

Argyle Street

SN21TJ

Lilac Court

SN28AL

Cirencester Way

SN253AL

Crossways Avenue

SN21HT

Omdurman Street

SN27QS

Hermitage Lane

SN21TW

Spindle Tree Court

SN28AN

Cricklade Road

SN21AQ

Cricklade Road

SN27AN

Collingwood Crescent

SN21AA

Cricklade Road

SN28BL

Bramble Road

SN28UN

Ash

SN21UX

Menham Close

SN28AW

Kembrey Street

SN21TR

White Beam Court

SN21QF

Pinehurst Road

SN21RZ

Acacia Grove

SN28DN

Elgin Drive

SN21AF

Cricklade Road

SN21AJ

Clive Parade

SN28HQ

Athena Avenue

SN28DP

Elgin Drive

SN253AS

Whitworth Road

SN253BE

Mendip Close

SN27AL

Argus Green

SN28EB

Dunbeath Road

SN21QQ

Limes Avenue

SN21BY

Ferndale Road

SN28BT

Caulfield Road

SN28AJ

Aspen Close

SN21QN

Linden Avenue