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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
82
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
41.29(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.45(+16%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.24(+42%)
Public order
8.9(+35%)
Shoplifting
7.43(+11%)
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

Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £293,496 in St Margaret and South Marston area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £850,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for St Margaret and South Marston 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 St Margaret and South Marston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached43£425,000
Flats20£137,500
Semi-Detached78£297,500
Terraced49£255,000

10 years median price trend in St Margaret and South Marston

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Margaret and South Marston.

All postcodes in St Margaret and South Marston

SN34FG

Hedges Close

SN34YF

Lancaster Mews

SN34PY

Parkside

SN34DD

The Orchard

SN34PU

Swindon Road

SN34QN

Belmont Close

SN34SD

Highworth Road

SN34WT

The Fields

SN34XF

Godwin Road

SN34LY

Bourton Avenue

SN34AJ

St Margaret and South Marston

SN33FP

Twickenham Close

SN34DY

Haven Close

SN34JA

Oxford Road

SN34SP

Pigeon House Cottages

SN34TL

Coronet Row

SN33FQ

Twickenham Close

SN34JP

Highnam Close

SN34LR

Blake Crescent

SN34PJ

Swindon Road

SN34PL

Hardie Close

SN34UY

Taylor Crescent

SN34XG

Godwin Road

SN34DL

Slade Drive

SN34EN

Weedon Road

SN34ES

St Margarets Retail Park

SN34FS

Kingsdown Lane

SN34HL

Barrowby Mews

SN34PP

Ermin Mews

SN34HR

Whilestone Way

SN34JW

Frilford Drive

SN34QZ

Stratton Orchard

SN34SJ

St Margaret and South Marston

SN34AX

Waverley Road

SN34DW

Whitelands Road

SN34GU

The Paddocks

SN34QT

Bunce Road

SN34DB

Laines Way

SN34PF

Cameron Close

SN34QU

Bunce Road

SN34UP

Quarrybrook Close

SN33JW

Kelvin Road

SN34SH

Old Vicarage Lane

SN34YA

Rainer Close

SN34FY

Cosway Court

SN34JU

Tudor Crescent

SN34JX

Grange Drive

SN34NE

Ermin Street

SN34QX

Callaghan Close

SN34XE

Delamere Drive

SN33LS

Greenbridge Road

SN34AY

Waverley Road

SN34BB

Nindum Road

SN34DU

Colebrook Road

SN34LE

Ermin Street

SN34LT

Yiewsley Crescent

SN12PR

Stratton Road

SN34DA

Owen Court

SN34HG

Wanborough Road

SN34HS

Whilestone Way

SN34PW

Swindon Road

SN34SN

Cambria Cottages

SN34GH

Church Street

SN34HQ

Wanborough Road

SN34JS

Tudor Crescent

SN34NF

Church Way

SN34TJ

Brimstone Road

SN34TY

Grayling Avenue

SN34WF

Winton Road

SN34DH

Oxford Road

SN34GQ

Swindon Road

SN34WB

Broadmoor Road

SN34YE

Azelin Court

SN34LD

Grange Drive

SN34UF

Retingham Way

SN34UN

Beddington Court

SN34XB

Delamere Drive

SN34XR

Gifford Road

SN34FX

St Margaret and South Marston

SN33FL

Twickenham Close

SN34HU

Cullerne Road

SN34LJ

Ermin Street

SN34LQ

Hatherall Close

SN34LX

Yiewsley Crescent

SN34NB

Church Street

SN34NN

Ermin Street

SN34RU

Shrivenham Road

SN34SS

Manor Cottages

SN34SU

Rowborough Lane

SN34XQ

Baron Close

SN34BD

Woodstock Road

SN34FA

St Quentin Close

SN34FN

Wellington Road

SN34RZ

Thornhill Road

SN34SB

Highworth Road

SN34SR

Church Farm Lane

SN34TB

Bell Gardens

SN34TS

Dunbar

SN34UD

Ross Gardens

SN34XD

Delamere Drive

Data Sources

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