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St Margaret and South Marston

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About

St Margaret and South Marston ward is located in the eastern part of Swindon, encompassing both suburban residential areas and rural village landscapes. The ward is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing developments from different periods. It includes the historic village core of South Marston, which provides a distinct focal point with its traditional buildings and village green. The area is bordered by open farmland to the east, creating a clear transition from town to countryside.

The ward is served by local shopping parades and community facilities, including schools and recreational spaces. A notable feature is the presence of the former South Marston airfield site, which has a significant industrial history linked to aircraft manufacturing and now hosts modern business parks. Transport links include main road routes connecting to Swindon's centre and the M4 motorway, while the River Cole flows through the southern part of the area.

Area overview

On average St Margaret and South Marston has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 9.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Margaret and South Marston is £55,724 per year. There are 3 schools in St Margaret and South Marston: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). St Margaret and South Marston is home to around 11,577 people, with a population density of about 867.9 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Margaret and South Marston Population
11,577
Population density
867.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.12(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.31(+23%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.98(+38%)
Public order
8.03(+23%)
Shoplifting
7(+6%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,993
86.32%
Other White
486
4.2%
Indian
271
2.34%
African
109
0.94%
Other Asian
108
0.93%
Total population: 11,577

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,388
24.5%
Level 3 (A level)
1,759
18.05%
No qualifications
1,716
17.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,620
16.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,253
12.86%
Total 16+ residents: 9,747

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,080
41.76%
Owns with a mortgage
1,784
35.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
574
11.52%
Other social rented
245
4.92%
Social rents from council
166
3.33%
Total households: 4,981

Property prices in St Margaret and South Marston

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£333
Sales (last 12 months)158
Typical range (middle 50%)£241K – £370K

Based on 158 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £333 per square foot) in St Margaret and South Marston area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £765,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Margaret and South Marston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached34£430,000£363
Semi-Detached65£306,800£341
Terraced36£270,000£334
Flats23£140,000£242

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Margaret and South Marston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Margaret and South Marston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272,500£139,000£240,300£194,998
2017£317,000£128,500£244,500£206,750
2018£330,000£124,000£240,000£210,000
2019£301,250£137,000£242,000£215,000
2020£332,500£126,000£250,000£212,000
2021£345,000£126,000£285,000£232,950
2022£382,498£190,950£314,950£256,000
2023£352,500£136,465£320,000£249,865
2024£375,000£135,500£307,873£270,000
2025£425,000£141,250£300,000£255,000
2026£420,000£131,000£318,000£292,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Margaret and South Marston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Margaret and South Marston.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£271£273£231£256
2017£273£246£260£246
2018£259£234£271£249
2019£258£242£265£252
2020£284£237£274£272
2021£309£245£300£263
2022£324£292£321£313
2023£336£248£330£313
2024£348£232£321£316
2025£360£247£323£324
2026£338£229£349£344
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Margaret and South Marston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Margaret and South Marston in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about St Margaret and South Marston

Is St Margaret and South Marston safe?

St Margaret and South Marston records about 78 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 St Margaret and South Marston?

The median sale price in St Margaret and South Marston is £300,000 (about £333 per square foot) based on 158 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in St Margaret and South Marston?

St Margaret and South Marston has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is St Margaret and South Marston?

St Margaret and South Marston scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in St Margaret and South Marston sits around rank 21,814 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 St Margaret and South Marston?

The average household income in St Margaret and South Marston is around £55,724 per year, and 9% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for St Margaret and South Marston?

St Margaret and South Marston is represented by 1 elected councillor: Simon John Shelley (Labour Party).

All postcodes in St Margaret and South Marston

SN33HT

Drakes Way

SN34BF

Highworth Road

SN34DX

Brooksby Way

SN34GA

Reed Court

SN12NY

Stratton Road

SN34SL

Nightingale Lane

SN33FF

Twickenham Close

SN34QN

Belmont Close

SN34DD

The Orchard

SN34NQ

Ermin Street

SN34EW

Oxford Road

SN34QX

Callaghan Close

SN34PG

West End Road

SN33RA

Dorcan Way

SN34HS

Whilestone Way

SN34HG

Wanborough Road

SN34LF

Ermin Street

SN34QR

Chamberlain Road

SN34TE

Adonis Row

SN34XR

Gifford Road

SN34PJ

Swindon Road

SN34AX

Waverley Road

SN34SZ

Highworth Road

SN34TQ

Stirling Road

SN34BA

Nindum Road

SN34QG

Bunce Road

SN33JE

Greenbridge Road

SN34TY

Grayling Avenue

SN33JB

Drake's Way

SN34JH

Bucklebury Close

SN34NG

Shenton Close

SN34JW

Frilford Drive

SN34XE

Delamere Drive

SN34QT

Bunce Road

SN33SQ

Greenbridge Retail Park

SN34XH

Crispin Close

SN34BB

Nindum Road

SN34EE

Weedon Road

SN34UF

Retingham Way

SN34LT

Yiewsley Crescent

SN34NZ

Chamberlain Road

SN34TH

Byron Court

SN33FG

Greenbridge Road

SN34PF

Cameron Close

SN34GU

The Paddocks

SN34UH

Barrowby Gate

SN34XN

Godwin Road

SN34AY

Waverley Road

SN34WQ

Manor Meadows

SN34UY

Taylor Crescent

SN34YE

Azelin Court

SN33GU

Crampton Mews

SN34PP

Ermin Mews

SN34YD

Cottars Close

SN34UD

Ross Gardens

SN34JB

Oxford Road

SN34ER

Oxford Road

SN34DP

Stephens Road

SN34SU

Rowborough Lane

SN34JQ

Grange Drive

SN34JP

Highnam Close

SN34EA

Colebrook Road

SN34NJ

School Close

SN34HN

Evergreens Close

SN34NW

Griffiths Close

SN34DW

Whitelands Road

SN34EJ

Byfield Way

SN34UQ

Lancaster Place

SN34JA

Oxford Road

SN34QU

Bunce Road

SN34HU

Cullerne Road

SN34QH

Pigeon House Lane

SN34WZ

Maslin Row

SN34NA

Ermin Street

SN34EG

Weedon Road

SN34RB

St Margaret and South Marston

SN34PR

St Margaret and South Marston

SN34FS

Kingsdown Lane

SN34SW

Chapel Lane

SN34LB

Crawley Avenue

SN34AW

Nythe Road

SN34ND

Radway Road

SN34HR

Whilestone Way

SN34DJ

Oxford Road

SN33FQ

Twickenham Close

SN34XF

Godwin Road

SN33FP

Twickenham Close

SN34UE

Retingham Way

SN34QS

Highworth Road

SN34NN

Ermin Street

SN34NE

Ermin Street

SN34AZ

Nindum Road

SN34DY

Haven Close

SN12PA

Marshgate

SN34AN

Nythe Road

SN34EH

Brington Road

SN34TA

Thornhill Industrial Estate

SN34LS

St Margarets Green

SN34SR

Church Farm Lane

SN34BD

Woodstock Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.