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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
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

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 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
Terraced61£235,000
Detached3£285,000
Semi-Detached58£285,000

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

SN28BN

Bramble Road

SN27HG

Marsland Road

SN21BW

Whiteman Street

SN21AT

Malvern Road

SN28DW

Bramble Close

SN21RQ

St Marys Grove

SN28LU

Bramble Road

SN27QA

Okus Grove

SN21RN

Poplar Avenue

SN253BH

Whitworth Road

SN27AH

Cricklade Road

SN21TQ

Bay Tree Court

SN21AU

Malvern Road

SN21RL

Pinehurst Road

SN21BH

Poulton Street

SN28UH

Cherry Orchard North

SN27PY

Merton Avenue

SN28DQ

Moray Road

SN27BE

Cricklade Road

SN27HF

Headlands Grove

SN27PZ

Merton Avenue

SN27HN

Wheeler Avenue

SN21BQ

Handel Street

SN27RD

Beechcroft Road

SN28DH

Gipsy Lane

SN27QU

Dores Road

SN28AR

Argyle Street

SN21QZ

The Circle

SN21RP

Poplar Avenue

SN21TH

Hornbeam Court

SN21SE

Sycamore Grove

SN28EN

Bright Street

SN21SB

Myrtle Gardens

SN27HP

Headlands Grove

SN28AG

Cricklade Road

SN21RH

Pinehurst Road

SN28ES

Ganton Way

SN21QW

Hurst Crescent

SN28DJ

Hinton Street

SN21QR

The Circle

SN21RF

Linden Avenue

SN28NZ

Mervyn Webb Place

SN27HH

Wheeler Avenue

SN28AU

Tydeman Street

SN27BB

Cricklade Road

SN21AY

St Pauls Street

SN253AZ

Sunningdale Road

SN21JS

Doris Archer Court

SN21BF

Tiverton Road

SN28DA

Chapel Street

SN253ST

Orchid Close

SN21QJ

Linden Avenue

SN28EG

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

SN21AG

Cricklade Road

SN28AZ

Kembrey Street

SN21QL

Linden Avenue

SN28DY

Carpenters Lane

SN21UU

May Close

SN28BP

Argyle Street

SN28EA

Dunbeath Court

SN28YY

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

SN21XB

May Close

SN27JQ

Headlands Trading Estate

SN21RY

Acacia Grove

SN28BZ

Avening Street

SN28BY

Hinton Street

SN28BU

Bright Street

SN21SA

Maple Grove

SN21SF

Liddington Street

SN21JY

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

SN27BG

Cricklade Road

SN21AD

Cricklade Road

SN28YZ

Bramble Road

SN21AE

Cricklade Road

SN27LT

Wise Close

SN253AN

Whitworth Road

SN28EL

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

SN21QP

Pinehurst Road

SN21SL

Pinehurst Road

SN28XA

Moray Road

SN253AY

Sunningdale Road

SN27AF

Stratone Mews

SN253AG

Crossways Avenue

SN21QY

Laburnum Road

SN253AQ

Hillary Close

SN28BG

Huddleston Close

SN27HJ

Jefferies Avenue

SN28EP

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

SN21XA

May Close

SN21SQ

Chestnut Avenue

SN28DG

Buller Street

SN28QE

Dunbeath Court

SN21JX

Beech Avenue

SN28AH

Edinburgh Street

SN28YS

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

SN253BA

Eastville Road

SN21DB

Ipswich Street

SN21US

Great Western Way

SN28BD

Argyle Street

SN21TP

Spruce Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.