Postcode SN1 2QW 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central East & Walcot West is £56,682 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Central East & Walcot West has a moderate 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 109.8 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 49 ft away from SN1 2QW.
Central East & Walcot West near SN1 2QW 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) |
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 2QW postcode area, located within Central East & Walcot West, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN1 2QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Swindon, SN1 2HW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Extra | Ocotal Way, Swindon, SN1 2EH | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 57 Bright Street, Swindon, SN2 8BU | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Chennai Fresh | 30 County Road, Swindon, SN1 2EW | Walking directions to Chennai Fresh |
| 0.4 mi | Shahjalal Grocery | 64 Broad Street, Swindon, SN1 2DX | Walking directions to Shahjalal Grocery |
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.