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SN1 3EB

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Overview

Postcode SN1 3EB is located in an urban city, within the Old Town ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Lawn & East Wichel area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 185.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lawn & East Wichel is £65,954 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lawns Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
186
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
26.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Lawn & East Wichel has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,688 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Lawn & East Wichel has a very high crime rate, with approximately 185.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26.7%

Approximately 26.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Lawn & East Wichel is £65,954 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 274 ft away from SN1 3EB.

Flood risk

No risk

Lawn & East Wichel near SN1 3EB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SN1 3EB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miLawns ParkLargeWalking directions to Lawns Park
0.4 miQueens ParkMediumWalking directions to Queens Park
0.4 miTown GardensMediumWalking directions to Town Gardens

Area Profile

Population
399
Population density
1,578.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
114.96(+244%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.4(+191%)
Shoplifting
33.24(+403%)
Public order
21.7(+232%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.62(+64%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
280
70.18%
Indian
42
10.53%
Other White
30
7.52%
African
17
4.26%
Other
9
2.26%
Total population: 399

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
153
42.38%
No qualifications
67
18.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
10.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
10.53%
Level 3 (A level)
38
10.53%
Total 16+ residents: 361

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
84
35.59%
Other social rented
62
26.27%
Owns outright
49
20.76%
Owns with a mortgage
31
13.14%
Other forms of private rent
8
3.39%
Total households: 236

Property prices in Old Town

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£312
Sales (last 12 months)171
Typical range (middle 50%)£169K – £378K

Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £312 per square foot) in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £1,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached28£457,500£367
Semi-Detached41£337,500£353
Terraced44£305,500£322
Flats58£155,000£241

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Old Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£353,000£153,000£265,000£250,000
2017£465,000£145,000£279,750£270,000
2018£397,500£144,500£280,000£247,000
2019£415,000£147,000£275,000£260,000
2020£405,000£153,500£300,750£280,000
2021£397,750£145,000£317,200£270,000
2022£475,000£160,000£342,000£295,000
2023£455,000£161,250£318,000£305,000
2024£483,500£158,000£320,000£315,000
2025£512,000£152,000£337,500£312,500
2026£383,000£155,000£333,750£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£263£234£267£250
2017£265£221£273£248
2018£302£237£269£239
2019£277£214£280£251
2020£285£230£281£250
2021£307£213£299£269
2022£336£236£334£291
2023£340£241£337£276
2024£332£241£336£286
2025£336£232£345£313
2026£317£255£367£315
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Old Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN1 3EB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN1 3EB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 202529, The Pinnacle, Horder Mews, Swindon, SN1 3EDFlatsLeasehold£183,000
17 Apr 20252, High Street, Swindon, SN1 3EPOtherFreehold£300,000
28 Oct 202516, Charlotte Mews, Swindon, SN1 3HTDetachedFreehold£170,000
21 Jan 202623, Steeple View, Swindon, SN1 3FHTerracedFreehold£370,000
11 Sept 202536, Steeple View, Swindon, SN1 3FHFlatsLeasehold£210,000

Schools

In the SN1 3EB postcode area, located within Lawn & East Wichel, there are 9 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN1 3EB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLethbridge Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryKing William Street Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThe Croft Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN1 3EB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN1 3EB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miOld Town Food & Wine19 High Street, Swindon, SN1 3EGWalking directions to Old Town Food & Wine
0.1 miCo-op FoodHigh Street, Swindon, SN1 3EGWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miVictoria Convience Store115 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3BHWalking directions to Victoria Convience Store
0.2 miMorrisons Daily124-126 Victoria Road, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3BHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miMac's Store98 Drove Road, Swindon, SN1 3AFWalking directions to Mac's Store

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 3EB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jane Milner-Barry

Old Town - 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
WardOld TownE05008963
ParishSouth SwindonE04012664
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lawn & East WichelE02003235
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swindon 024BE01015534
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about SN1 3EB

Is SN1 3EB (Lawn & East Wichel) safe?

The area around SN1 3EB records about 186 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SN1 3EB?

The median sale price around SN1 3EB in Lawn & East Wichel is £280,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN1 3EB?

There are 13 schools close to SN1 3EB, including Lethbridge Primary School (Good), King William Street Church of England Primary School (Good) and The Croft Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN1 3EB?

SN1 3EB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,688 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN1 3EB (Lawn & East Wichel) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swindon South covering SN1 3EB is Heidi Alexander (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jane Milner-Barry (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.