Postcode SN1 2GL is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Central East & Walcot West area. It has average deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central East & Walcot West is £56,682 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Broadgreen Park.
Central East & Walcot West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,827 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Central East & Walcot West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central East & Walcot West is £56,682 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from SN1 2GL.
Central East & Walcot West near SN1 2GL 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Swindon (Wilts) | N/A | Walking directions to Swindon (Wilts) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN1 2GL.
In the SN1 2GL postcode area, located within Central East & Walcot West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN1 2GL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Extra | Ocotal Way, Swindon, SN1 2EH | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Swindon, SN1 2HW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Drove Road, Swindon, SN1 3AD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Shahjalal Grocery | 64 Broad Street, Swindon, SN1 2DX | Walking directions to Shahjalal Grocery |
| 0.4 mi | Chennai Fresh | 30 County Road, Swindon, SN1 2EW | Walking directions to Chennai Fresh |
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 2GL, 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 2GL records about 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SN1 2GL in Central East & Walcot West is £220,000 (about £247 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to SN1 2GL, including St Joseph's Catholic College (Good), Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Good) and Drove Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SN1 2GL is Swindon (Wilts), about 1,260 m away.
SN1 2GL scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,827 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 2GL 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.