Postcode SN1 2LJ is located in an urban city, within the Eastcott ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Central East & Walcot West area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 57.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below 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 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Queens Park.
Central East & Walcot West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,631 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Central East & Walcot West has an average crime rate, with approximately 57.5 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 6.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central East & Walcot West is £56,682 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 299 ft away from SN1 2LJ.
Central East & Walcot West near SN1 2LJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 |
| 0.2 mi | Spring Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Spring Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Broadgreen Park | Small | Walking directions to Broadgreen Park |
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Eastcott area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £745,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £336,250 | £318 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £294,750 | £270 |
| Terraced | 107 | £230,000 | £251 |
| Flats | 32 | £130,000 | £234 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £480,000 | £135,000 | £228,000 | £178,725 |
| 2017 | £300,000 | £132,250 | £268,000 | £188,225 |
| 2018 | £287,500 | £117,750 | £262,500 | £195,000 |
| 2019 | £260,000 | £127,500 | £215,000 | £195,000 |
| 2020 | £360,000 | £128,000 | £250,000 | £195,000 |
| 2021 | £276,250 | £139,000 | £250,000 | £205,000 |
| 2022 | £336,000 | £132,500 | £310,000 | £237,750 |
| 2023 | £385,000 | £145,000 | £245,000 | £240,000 |
| 2024 | — | £117,500 | £287,500 | £233,000 |
| 2025 | £292,500 | £135,000 | £277,500 | £228,000 |
| 2026 | — | £107,000 | £350,000 | £230,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £213 | £249 | £228 | £204 |
| 2017 | £240 | £228 | £262 | £216 |
| 2018 | £263 | £204 | £238 | £220 |
| 2019 | £284 | £200 | £242 | £219 |
| 2020 | £230 | £212 | £243 | £216 |
| 2021 | £235 | £251 | £241 | £226 |
| 2022 | £374 | £232 | £272 | £263 |
| 2023 | £300 | £257 | £314 | £261 |
| 2024 | — | £205 | £295 | £271 |
| 2025 | £312 | £222 | £291 | £258 |
| 2026 | — | £209 | £258 | £242 |
There were 46 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN1 2LJ.
In the SN1 2LJ postcode area, located within Central East & Walcot West, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN1 2LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | Drove Road, Swindon, SN1 3AD | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Shahjalal Grocery | 64 Broad Street, Swindon, SN1 2DX | Walking directions to Shahjalal Grocery |
| 0.2 mi | India Bazzar | 103 Broad Street, Swindon, SN1 2DT | Walking directions to India Bazzar |
| 0.2 mi | Nawaz Food Store | 105 Broad Street, Swindon, SN1 2DT | Walking directions to Nawaz Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | 87 Groundwell Road, Swindon, SN1 2LY | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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 2LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Marina Strinkovsky
Eastcott - Elected 2 May 2024
Heidi Alexander
Swindon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SN1 2LJ records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2LJ in Central East & Walcot West is £217,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 157 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to SN1 2LJ, including Drove Primary School, Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Good) and Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SN1 2LJ is Swindon (Wilts), about 858 m away.
SN1 2LJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,631 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 2LJ is Heidi Alexander (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Marina Strinkovsky (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.