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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

SN34RS

Shrivenham Road

SN34EH

Brington Road

SN34RQ

Ermin Street

SN34DR

Lanac Road

SN34DS

Slade Drive

SN34EA

Colebrook Road

SN34JH

Bucklebury Close

SN34PT

Swindon Road

SN34QL

Highworth Road

SN33RX

St Margaret and South Marston

SN34LN

Ermin Street

SN34PG

West End Road

SN34TH

Byron Court

SN34WD

Herald Close

SN34XH

Crispin Close

SN34NQ

Ermin Street

SN34QP

Barnes Road

SN34QR

Chamberlain Road

SN34TQ

Stirling Road

SN34JZ

Grange Drive

SN34NA

Ermin Street

SN34SL

Nightingale Lane

SN34UE

Retingham Way

SN34PE

Harrow Close

SN34QH

Pigeon House Lane

SN34NG

Shenton Close

SN34US

Ash Tree Close

SN33FN

Twickenham Close

SN34GL

Station Halt

SN34HT

Castle View Road

SN34PZ

Swindon Road

SN34XP

Gifford Road

SN34QQ

Chamberlain Road

SN34SA

Highworth Road

SN34XA

Rawlings Close

SN33HX

Drake's Way

SN34EB

Colebrook Road

SN34RJ

Europa Industrial Park

SN34RY

Thornhill Road

SN34UW

Walwayne Field

SN34EW

Oxford Road

SN34HD

Oxford Road

SN34XZ

Hobbs Row

SN34DE

Highworth Road

SN33JB

Drake's Way

SN34DF

Cawte Mews

SN34EF

Hackleton Rise

SN34FH

Radway Road

SN34HW

Sandgate Mews

SN34JR

Birchwood Road

SN34LW

Ermin Street

SN33JJ

Crampton Road

SN34HF

Oxford Road

SN34HP

Oxford Road

SN34HX

Cullerne Road

SN34QD

Harrow Close

SN34YQ

Bowman Close

SN34HE

Burden Close

SN34ND

Radway Road

SN34RR

Manor Park

SN34RT

Shrivenham Road

SN34SZ

Highworth Road

SN34SE

Highworth Road

SN34XS

Browning Close

SN34YD

Cottars Close

SN33RA

Dorcan Way

SN33SG

Stratton Road

SN34LA

Grange Drive

SN34NW

Griffiths Close

SN34WE

Watermead

SN34NJ

School Close

SN34TD

Kingsdown Road

SN34XX

Ash Gardens

SN34XY

Hatch Road

SN34NZ

Chamberlain Road

SN34SF

Highworth Road

SN34HZ

Hill View Road

SN34XL

Winton Road

SN34LH

Ermin Street

SN34RG

Wildern Square

SN34ST

Highworth Road

SN33LA

Greenbridge Road

SN34DN

Stonehurst Close

SN34FQ

Longcot Close

SN34GN

St Margaret and South Marston

SN34RP

Fuller Gardens

SN34UL

Chobham Close

SN34XT

Godwin Road

SN34JJ

John Herring Crescent

SN34LG

Bridgeman Close

SN34NH

Ermin Street

SN34NT

Ermin Street

SN34UQ

Lancaster Place

SN33FB

Twickenham Close

SN34AN

Nythe Road

SN34BA

Nindum Road

SN34HY

Hill View Road

SN34PQ

Days Close

SN34AG

Avro Gate

SN34BF

Highworth Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.