Postcode SN1 3HB 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 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lawns Park.
Lawn & East Wichel has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,077 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.
Lawn & East Wichel has a very high crime rate, with approximately 185.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Lawn & East Wichel is £65,954 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 227 ft away from SN1 3HB.
Lawn & East Wichel near SN1 3HB 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Swindon (Wilts) | N/A | Walking directions to Swindon (Wilts) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lawns Park | Large | Walking directions to Lawns Park |
| 0.3 mi | Queens Park | Medium | Walking directions to Queens Park |
| 0.4 mi | Town Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Town Gardens |
Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 (about £299 per square foot) in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £1,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 24 | £386,500 | £358 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £330,000 | £354 |
| Terraced | 49 | £306,000 | £314 |
| Flats | 69 | £155,000 | £243 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £355,500 | £154,000 | £265,000 | £253,500 |
| 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 | £151,000 | £328,750 | £312,500 |
| 2026 | £379,000 | £155,000 | £335,000 | £290,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £275 | £234 | £267 | £244 |
| 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 | £239 | £336 | £286 |
| 2025 | £336 | £234 | £343 | £313 |
| 2026 | £331 | £256 | £361 | £299 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN1 3HB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2026 | 31, Cricklade Street, Swindon, SN1 3HB | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | Flat 2, Villetts House, 42, Cricklade Street, Swindon, SN1 3HB | Flats | Leasehold | £161,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2026 | 16, Goddard Court, Cricklade Street, Swindon, SN1 3LW | Flats | Leasehold | £90,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 7, Goddard Court, Cricklade Street, Swindon, SN1 3LW | Flats | Leasehold | £105,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 3, Goddard Court, Cricklade Street, Swindon, SN1 3LW | Flats | Leasehold | £62,000 |
In the SN1 3HB postcode area, located within Lawn & East Wichel, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN1 3HB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Old Town Food & Wine | 19 High Street, Swindon, SN1 3EG | Walking directions to Old Town Food & Wine |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | 124-126 Victoria Road, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3BH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 mi | Victoria Convience Store | 115 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3BH | Walking directions to Victoria Convience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | High Street, Swindon, SN1 3EG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Mac's Store | 98 Drove Road, Swindon, SN1 3AF | Walking directions to Mac's Store |
Annual council tax rates for Swindon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SN1 3HB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jane Milner-Barry
Old Town - Elected 2 May 2024
Heidi Alexander
Swindon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SN1 3HB 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.
The median sale price around SN1 3HB in Lawn & East Wichel is £272,500 (about £299 per square foot) based on 184 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SN1 3HB, including King William Street Church of England Primary School (Good), Lethbridge Primary School (Good) and Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SN1 3HB is Swindon (Wilts), about 1,563 m away.
SN1 3HB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,077 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 3HB is Heidi Alexander (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jane Milner-Barry (Labour Party).