Postcode SN1 1DW is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Central North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 281.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central North is £43,239 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is St Marks Recreation Ground.
Central North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,871 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Central North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 281.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central North is £43,239 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 262 ft away from SN1 1DW.
Central North near SN1 1DW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Swindon (Wilts) | N/A | Walking directions to Swindon (Wilts) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St Marks Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to St Marks Recreation Ground |
| 0.5 mi | GWR Park | Medium | Walking directions to GWR Park |
| 0.4 mi | Spring Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Spring Gardens |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £247 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £400,500 | £339 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £300,000 | £321 |
| Terraced | 64 | £220,000 | £244 |
| Flats | 15 | £110,000 | £205 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £265,000 | £119,875 | £240,000 | £157,750 |
| 2017 | £300,500 | £118,250 | £254,000 | £174,000 |
| 2018 | £325,000 | £113,000 | £241,000 | £185,000 |
| 2019 | £320,000 | £121,500 | £232,000 | £180,000 |
| 2020 | £300,000 | £110,000 | £240,000 | £180,500 |
| 2021 | £316,000 | £119,995 | £260,000 | £185,000 |
| 2022 | £385,000 | £110,000 | £245,000 | £211,500 |
| 2023 | £342,500 | £122,499 | £287,500 | £220,000 |
| 2024 | £381,000 | £122,500 | £277,900 | £220,000 |
| 2025 | £374,000 | £110,000 | £305,000 | £210,000 |
| 2026 | £381,000 | £85,000 | £315,000 | £235,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £252 | £252 | £240 | £183 |
| 2017 | £273 | £240 | £245 | £193 |
| 2018 | £276 | £219 | £222 | £202 |
| 2019 | £273 | £241 | £245 | £201 |
| 2020 | £266 | £234 | £282 | £198 |
| 2021 | £298 | £219 | £263 | £209 |
| 2022 | £317 | £214 | £304 | £242 |
| 2023 | £340 | £244 | £320 | £241 |
| 2024 | £318 | £221 | £301 | £235 |
| 2025 | £339 | £213 | £276 | £246 |
| 2026 | £356 | £205 | £318 | £269 |
There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN1 1DW.
In the SN1 1DW postcode area, located within Central North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN1 1DW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Krakow Polski Sklep | Fleet Street, Swindon, SN1 1RQ | Walking directions to Krakow Polski Sklep |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | 13-17 The Parade, Swindon, SN1 1BB | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Bridge Street, Swindon, SN1 1BL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Helsinki Mini Market | 9 Corporation Street, Swindon, SN1 1DS | Walking directions to Helsinki Mini Market |
| 0.2 mi | Abby's Food & Wine Store | 147 Corporation Street, Swindon, SN1 2AF | Walking directions to Abby's Food & Wine Store |
Annual council tax rates for Swindon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SN1 1DW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Domingos Seby Dias
Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Heidi Alexander
Swindon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SN1 1DW records about 282 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SN1 1DW in Central North is £220,000 (about £247 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SN1 1DW, including UTC Swindon (Requires improvement), Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (Good) and EOTAS Swindon (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SN1 1DW is Swindon (Wilts), about 179 m away.
SN1 1DW scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,871 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Swindon South covering SN1 1DW is Heidi Alexander (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Domingos Seby Dias (Labour Party).
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.