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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 moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 2 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
41.09(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.62(+23%)
Shoplifting
11.7(+75%)
Public order
8.63(+31%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.13(+25%)
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

Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £257,250 in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £470,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached4£331,250
Flats1£180,000
Semi-Detached56£287,500
Terraced63£235,000

10 years median price trend in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst.

All postcodes in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

SN21SP

Cadley Close

SN21AF

Cricklade Road

SN21SB

Myrtle Gardens

SN28BB

Rockhaven Park

SN28ER

Bramble Road

SN253AH

Tenzing Gardens

SN253AZ

Sunningdale Road

SN28DQ

Moray Road

SN28XA

Moray Road

SN21TQ

Bay Tree Court

SN21BA

Florence Street

SN253AN

Whitworth Road

SN28BG

Huddleston Close

SN21AU

Malvern Road

SN21HA

Omdurman Street

SN21RN

Poplar Avenue

SN27JF

Constable Road

SN28BZ

Avening Street

SN21QH

Limes Avenue

SN21RA

Hazel Grove

SN28HB

Bramble Road

SN21AZ

Norman Road

SN21BD

Beatrice Street

SN21RY

Acacia Grove

SN28AY

Cricklade Road

SN27BE

Cricklade Road

SN21TH

Hornbeam Court

SN21US

Great Western Way

SN253AJ

Kelmscot Road

SN253AY

Sunningdale Road

SN21AE

Cricklade Road

SN21BX

Ferndale Road

SN21BY

Ferndale Road

SN21QL

Linden Avenue

SN25AA

Cricklade Road

SN27QX

The Sunflowers

SN28EJ

Athena Avenue

SN28EP

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

SN21EX

Ferndale Road

SN21TN

Magnolia Court

SN28BH

Huddleston Close

SN28DD

Edinburgh Street

SN27QS

Hermitage Lane

SN28UP

Bramble Road

SN28BN

Bramble Road

SN21BN

Whiteman Street

SN21QD

St Marys Grove

SN21SH

Oak Tree Avenue

SN21SQ

Chestnut Avenue

SN21UX

Menham Close

SN27AQ

Cricklade Road

SN28AT

Cricklade Road

SN28DR

Bright Street

SN28EF

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

SN28EL

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

SN21FH

Firethorn Close

SN28DA

Chapel Street

SN28EB

Dunbeath Road

SN28AS

Argyle Street

SN21RJ

Pinehurst Road

SN21RW

Hawthorn Avenue

SN27HJ

Jefferies Avenue

SN21DB

Ipswich Street

SN21TS

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

SN21TW

Spindle Tree Court

SN28BY

Hinton Street

SN28UY

Kembrey Street

SN21HT

Omdurman Street

SN253AD

Amberley Close

SN27PZ

Merton Avenue

SN28AJ

Aspen Close

SN28AN

Cricklade Road

SN28UN

Ash

SN21AR

Malvern Road

SN21RL

Pinehurst Road

SN253BG

Whitworth Road

SN27BG

Cricklade Road

SN28BP

Argyle Street

SN28DT

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

SN21QE

Pinehurst Road

SN21QW

Hurst Crescent

SN28AU

Tydeman Street

SN28XS

Barry Glen Close

SN21RZ

Acacia Grove

SN27RD

Beechcroft Road

SN28AR

Argyle Street

SN28DW

Bramble Close

SN28UU

Bramble Road

SN28LU

Bramble Road

SN27HG

Marsland Road

SN27HP

Headlands Grove

SN21AX

Norman Road

SN21BH

Poulton Street

SN21BL

Suffolk Street

SN21FR

Ferndale Road

SN21SE

Sycamore Grove

SN27HF

Headlands Grove

SN27HT

Masefield Avenue

SN28BX

Bright Street

SN28BE

Argyle Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.