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St Margaret and South Marston

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

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

St Margaret and South Marston Population

11,577

Population density

867.9 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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 186 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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	41	£425,000	£265,000	£365,000	£485,000	£650,000
Flats	20	£137,500	£88,875	£116,750	£155,000	£182,975
Semi-Detached	78	£297,500	£225,000	£270,000	£353,750	£405,600
Terraced	47	£255,000	£193,250	£226,500	£300,000	£349,100

10 years median price trend in St Margaret and South Marston

All postcodes in St Margaret and South Marston

SN34JD

Ermin Street

SN34LS

St Margarets Green

SN34SQ

Greenfields

SN34XN

Godwin Road

SN34XW

Sheerwold Close

SN34JT

Ruckley Gardens

SN34LZ

Overton Gardens

SN34WA

Woodside Road

SN12NY

Stratton Road

SN34TU

Yew Tree Gardens

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail