Postcode SN1 2BQ 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 moderate crime levels, with around 31.4 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 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, 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 0.8% 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 248 ft away from SN1 2BQ.
Central North near SN1 2BQ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | St Marks Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to St Marks Recreation Ground |
| 0.4 mi | Spring Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Spring Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Broadgreen Park | Small | Walking directions to Broadgreen Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £216,500 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £510,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £300,000 |
| Detached | 11 | £381,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £110,000 |
| Terraced | 60 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the SN1 2BQ 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 2BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier | 50 Manchester Road, Swindon, SN1 2AG | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.1 mi | 9 O Clock Shop | 54 Manchester Road, Swindon, SN1 2AG | Walking directions to 9 O Clock Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Afghan Supermarket | 46 Manchester Road, Swindon, SN1 2AG | Walking directions to Afghan Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Sulaymaniyah Super Market | 44 Manchester Road, Swindon, SN1 2AG | Walking directions to Sulaymaniyah Super Market |
| 0.1 mi | Suvai Express | 86 Manchester Road, Swindon, SN1 2AJ | Walking directions to Suvai Express |
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 2BQ, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.