Postcode SN1 2AR 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central North is £43,239 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Queens Park.
Central North has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,981 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Central North has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN1 2AR.
Central North near SN1 2AR 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Swindon (Wilts) | N/A | Walking directions to Swindon (Wilts) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Queens Park | Medium | Walking directions to Queens Park |
| 0.1 mi | Spring Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Spring Gardens |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £214,500 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £420,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £113,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £279,900 |
| Terraced | 54 | £209,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the SN1 2AR postcode area, located within Central North, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN1 2AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Nawaz Food Store | 105 Broad Street, Swindon, SN1 2DT | Walking directions to Nawaz Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | India Bazzar | 103 Broad Street, Swindon, SN1 2DT | Walking directions to India Bazzar |
| 0.1 mi | Bangla Bazaar | 21 Broad Street, Swindon, SN1 2DS | Walking directions to Bangla Bazaar |
| 0.1 mi | Shahjalal Grocery | 64 Broad Street, Swindon, SN1 2DX | Walking directions to Shahjalal Grocery |
| 0.2 mi | Romanian & Polish Shop | 116 Manchester Road, Swindon, SN1 2AF | Walking directions to Romanian & Polish Shop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.