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SN1 2RA

Wheatcroft Way

Central

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Overview

Postcode SN1 2RA 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 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
18.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

5/10

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.

Crime level

9/10

Central East & Walcot West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

18.8%

Approximately 18.8% 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.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Central East & Walcot West is £56,682 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 162 ft away from SN1 2RA.

Flood risk

Low

Central East & Walcot West near SN1 2RA has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
447
Population density
2,883.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.05(+35%)
Shoplifting
39.47(+497%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.74(+93%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.3(+105%)
Public order
13.3(+103%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
199
44.42%
Other White
55
12.28%
Indian
50
11.16%
Other Asian
38
8.48%
African
21
4.69%
Total population: 448

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
120
37.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
52
16.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
15.14%
Level 3 (A level)
45
14.2%
No qualifications
34
10.73%
Total 16+ residents: 317

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
72
48.32%
Other social rented
28
18.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
28
18.79%
Owns outright
12
8.05%
Shared ownership
7
4.7%
Total households: 149

Property prices in Central

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£247
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £250K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£400,500£339
Semi-Detached10£300,000£321
Terraced64£220,000£244
Flats15£110,000£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 34 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN1 2RA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN1 2RA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Jan 202612, Wheatcroft Way, Swindon, SN1 2RADetachedFreehold£381,000
16 Jan 202646, Wheatcroft Way, Swindon, SN1 2RADetachedFreehold£345,000
05 Sept 202528, Wheatcroft Way, Swindon, SN1 2RASemi-DetachedFreehold£325,000
27 Mar 202665, Wheatcroft Way, Swindon, SN1 2RDTerracedFreehold£240,000
07 May 20255, Eddleston Road, Swindon, SN1 2QRTerracedFreehold£250,000

Schools

In the SN1 2RA postcode area, located within Central East & Walcot West, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN1 2RA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondarySt Joseph's Catholic CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryMountford Manor Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHoly Cross Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN1 2RA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN1 2RA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miTesco ExpressSwindon, SN1 2HWWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miTesco ExtraOcotal Way, Swindon, SN1 2EHWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miLondisMarshgate, Swindon, SN1 2PNWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miLidlStratton Road, Swindon, SN3 3SGWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miMorrisons DailyMarlowe Avenue, Swindon, SN3 3HQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Swindon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,545
Band B£1,803
Band C£2,060
Band D£2,318
Band E£2,833
Band F£3,348
Band G£3,863
Band H£4,635

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SN1 2RA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Domingos Seby Dias

Central - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Heidi Alexander

Swindon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSwindonE06000030
Parliamentary ConstituencySwindon SouthE14001537
WardCentralE05008954
ParishSouth SwindonE04012664
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central East & Walcot WestE02003228
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swindon 017AE01015479
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced2014-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SN1 2RA

Is SN1 2RA (Central East & Walcot West) safe?

The area around SN1 2RA 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.

What is the average house price near SN1 2RA?

The median sale price around SN1 2RA in Central East & Walcot West is £220,000 (about £247 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN1 2RA?

There are 11 schools close to SN1 2RA, including St Joseph's Catholic College (Good), Mountford Manor Primary School (Good) and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN1 2RA?

SN1 2RA 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).

Who represents SN1 2RA (Central East & Walcot West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swindon South covering SN1 2RA is Heidi Alexander (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Domingos Seby Dias (Labour Party).

Data Sources

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.