Postcode SN1 2BL 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 low crime levels, with around 31.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% below 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 0.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is St Marks Recreation Ground.
Central North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,073 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.
Central North has a low crime rate, with approximately 31.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.1% 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 287 ft away from SN1 2BL.
Central North near SN1 2BL 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Swindon (Wilts) | N/A | Walking directions to Swindon (Wilts) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St Marks Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to St Marks Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Spring Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Spring Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Broadgreen Park | Small | Walking directions to Broadgreen Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN1 2BL.
In the SN1 2BL 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 2BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Zabka Polski Sklep | 14 Manchester Road, Swindon, SN1 2AB | Walking directions to Zabka Polski Sklep |
| 0.1 mi | Istanbul Market | 123 Manchester Road, Swindon, SN1 2AF | Walking directions to Istanbul Market |
| 0.1 mi | Kubus Polski Sklep | 126 Manchester Road, Swindon, SN1 2AF | Walking directions to Kubus Polski Sklep |
| 0.1 mi | Romanian & Polish Shop | 116 Manchester Road, Swindon, SN1 2AF | Walking directions to Romanian & Polish Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Sulaymaniyah Super Market | 44 Manchester Road, Swindon, SN1 2AG | Walking directions to Sulaymaniyah Super Market |
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 2BL, 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 2BL records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 2BL 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 2BL, including Drove Primary School, Gorse Hill Primary School (Good) and Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SN1 2BL is Swindon (Wilts), about 422 m away.
SN1 2BL scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,073 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 2BL 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.