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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 78 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
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

Based on 173 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in St Margaret and South Marston area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £765,000.

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
Semi-Detached74£302,500
Flats20£142,750
Terraced40£259,000
Detached39£435,000

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

SN34DT

Heath Way

SN34RU

Shrivenham Road

SN34PT

Swindon Road

SN34DB

Laines Way

SN34JZ

Grange Drive

SN34UR

Wingfield

SN34ES

St Margarets Retail Park

SN34LW

Ermin Street

SN34LQ

Hatherall Close

SN34JX

Grange Drive

SN34SX

Roves Lane

SN34NB

Church Street

SN34HB

Winchester Close

SN34PL

Hardie Close

SN34EL

Weedon Road

SN33FN

Twickenham Close

SN34QP

Barnes Road

SN33FH

Twickenham Close

SN34UZ

Wynndale Close

SN34XG

Godwin Road

SN34HZ

Hill View Road

SN34GR

Shenton Close

SN34AG

Avro Gate

SN34LN

Ermin Street

SN34SQ

Greenfields

SN34RY

Thornhill Road

SN34FA

St Quentin Close

SN34QF

Casson Road

SN34GL

Station Halt

SN34LG

Bridgeman Close

SN12FB

New Dawn Place

SN33JJ

Crampton Road

SN34TR

Copper Walk

SN34LX

Yiewsley Crescent

SN34SN

Cambria Cottages

SN34WD

Herald Close

SN34WA

Woodside Road

SN34LR

Blake Crescent

SN34AH

St Julians Close

SN33JN

Drake's Way

SN34TP

Cinnabar

SN34PY

Parkside

SN34UL

Chobham Close

SN34RT

Shrivenham Road

SN34XW

Sheerwold Close

SN34JT

Ruckley Gardens

SN34SP

Pigeon House Cottages

SN34RR

Manor Park

SN34FF

Shaplands

SN34QQ

Chamberlain Road

SN34DZ

Juniper Close

SN34QD

Harrow Close

SN34FN

Wellington Road

SN34EN

Weedon Road

SN34JU

Tudor Crescent

SN34SF

Highworth Road

SN34HH

Sandgate

SN34NF

Church Way

SN33HX

Drake's Way

SN34XQ

Baron Close

SN34HD

Oxford Road

SN34NP

Griffiths Close

SN34AP

Nythe Road

SN34PN

Swindon Road

SN34DA

Owen Court

SN34SE

Highworth Road

SN34PB

Darling Close

SN34EB

Colebrook Road

SN34HY

Hill View Road

SN34HP

Oxford Road

SN34DR

Lanac Road

SN34XU

Carman Close

SN34DL

Slade Drive

SN34JD

Ermin Street

SN34PU

Swindon Road

SN33FJ

Twickenham Close

SN34JN

Birchwood Road

SN34SJ

St Margaret and South Marston

SN34TU

Yew Tree Gardens

SN34RX

South Marston Lane

SN34QZ

Stratton Orchard

SN33FB

Twickenham Close

SN33LS

Greenbridge Road

SN34GH

Church Street

SN34TF

Highworth Road

SN34SB

Highworth Road

SN34RJ

Europa Industrial Park

SN34XT

Godwin Road

SN34NL

Ermin Street

SN34WE

Watermead

SN34HQ

Wanborough Road

SN34HE

Burden Close

SN34HT

Castle View Road

SN34XA

Rawlings Close

SN34SH

Old Vicarage Lane

SN33FX

Smiths Lane

SN34RL

Grayling Avenue

SN34NR

Walnut Tree Close

SN34TS

Dunbar

SN34GQ

Swindon Road

Data Sources

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