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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

SN28BW

Bramble Road

SN28AD

Pine Court

SN28DZ

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

SN21AY

St Pauls Street

SN21RF

Linden Avenue

SN28DL

Gipsy Lane

SN28EG

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

SN21AB

Cricklade Road

SN21JS

Doris Archer Court

SN253AL

Crossways Avenue

SN253AX

Sunningdale Road

SN253BQ

Whitworth Road

SN27AF

Stratone Mews

SN28BU

Bright Street

SN28YR

Larch Close

SN28UH

Cherry Orchard North

SN21JT

Beech Avenue

SN21QP

Pinehurst Road

SN21SG

Bedwyn Close

SN27HS

Headlands Grove

SN28DE

Edinburgh Street

SN21BE

Beatrice Street

SN21HS

Omdurman Street

SN27BD

Cricklade Road

SN27JQ

Headlands Trading Estate

SN28EN

Bright Street

SN21AA

Cricklade Road

SN21RD

Acacia Grove

SN21TL

Medlar Court

SN28DH

Gipsy Lane

SN21JU

Beech Avenue

SN21JY

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

SN21QG

Limes Avenue

SN27AH

Cricklade Road

SN21QN

Linden Avenue

SN21XB

May Close

SN253AU

Haydon View Road

SN27LT

Wise Close

SN27QB

Bradley Road

SN21BU

Ferndale Road

SN21RQ

St Marys Grove

SN21XD

May Close

SN253AW

Whitworth Road

SN27HL

Wheeler Avenue

SN21TJ

Lilac Court

SN21AQ

Cricklade Road

SN21EY

Ferndale Road

SN21SW

Willows Avenue

SN21TP

Spruce Court

SN28DF

Bramble Road

SN21BJ

Beatrice Street

SN28NZ

Mervyn Webb Place

SN21RX

Ash Grove

SN21SL

Pinehurst Road

SN253AA

Fairford Crescent

SN21QJ

Linden Avenue

SN21SJ

Pinehurst Road

SN21SN

Chestnut Avenue

SN28BQ

Huddleston Close

SN28BS

Caulfield Road

SN28DN

Elgin Drive

SN21BQ

Handel Street

SN253AQ

Hillary Close

SN27PY

Merton Avenue

SN27QT

Dores Road

SN28AB

Cricklade Road

SN21AD

Cricklade Road

SN27QA

Okus Grove

SN28AG

Cricklade Road

SN28AZ

Kembrey Street

SN28BD

Argyle Street

SN28EA

Dunbeath Court

SN21QF

Pinehurst Road

SN21QY

Laburnum Road

SN21TR

White Beam Court

SN27HN

Wheeler Avenue

SN27HW

Wheeler Avenue

SN27QD

Beechcroft Road

SN28HQ

Athena Avenue

SN21AT

Malvern Road

SN21QR

The Circle

SN21SD

Cherry Tree Grove

SN27AG

Jutland Avenue

SN21HP

Ipswich Street

SN28DS

Bramble Road

SN28QF

Dunbeath Court

SN21AN

Wilcox Close

SN21BB

Beatrice Street

SN21BG

Beatrice Street

SN21EZ

Kitchener Street

SN21SA

Maple Grove

SN253BA

Eastville Road

SN27HQ

Wheeler Avenue

SN27HY

Greenlands Road

SN28AH

Edinburgh Street

SN28EZ

Ganton Way

SN28QE

Dunbeath Court

SN28YY

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

SN27AT

Wheatsheaf Gardens

SN253ST

Orchid Close

Data Sources

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