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SN1 3LJ

Prospect Place

Eastcott

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Overview

Postcode SN1 3LJ is located in an urban city, within the Eastcott ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Central South & Eastcott area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 151 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central South & Eastcott is £49,906 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lawns Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
151
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Central South & Eastcott has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,600 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central South & Eastcott has a very high crime rate, with approximately 151 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.5%

Approximately 15.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Central South & Eastcott is £49,906 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 135 ft away from SN1 3LJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Central South & Eastcott near SN1 3LJ 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SN1 3LJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

Swindon (Wilts)

N/A

Walking directions to Swindon (Wilts)

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
404
Population density
6,511.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
87.66(+163%)
Anti-social behaviour
39.77(+167%)
Shoplifting
25.97(+293%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.86(+175%)
Public order
8.93(+37%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
288
70.59%
Other White
41
10.05%
Indian
22
5.39%
Bangladeshi
13
3.19%
African
11
2.7%
Total population: 408

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
31.28%
No qualifications
88
24.58%
Level 3 (A level)
53
14.8%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
11.17%
Apprenticeship
25
6.98%
Total 16+ residents: 358

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
92
43.19%
Owns outright
46
21.6%
Owns with a mortgage
34
15.96%
Other social rented
33
15.49%
Other forms of private rent
7
3.29%
Total households: 213

Property prices in Eastcott

Median price£217,000
Price per sq ft£253
Sales (last 12 months)157
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £265K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eastcott over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£336,250£318
Semi-Detached14£294,750£270
Terraced107£230,000£251
Flats32£130,000£234

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eastcott

Sale price

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

Price per sq ft

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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN1 3LJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Sept 20255, Prospect Mews, Swindon, SN1 3FBFlatsLeasehold£125,000
30 Jun 2025Flat 8, Prospect Quarter, 61, Prospect Place, Swindon, SN1 3ETFlatsLeasehold£160,000
30 Jun 2025Flat 9, Prospect Quarter, 61, Prospect Place, Swindon, SN1 3ETFlatsLeasehold£180,000
30 Jun 2025Flat 21, Prospect Quarter, 61, Prospect Place, Swindon, SN1 3ETFlatsLeasehold£175,000
30 Jun 2025Flat 7, Prospect Quarter, 61, Prospect Place, Swindon, SN1 3ETFlatsLeasehold£160,000

Schools

In the SN1 3LJ postcode area, located within Central South & Eastcott, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN1 3LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryKing William Street Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLethbridge Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryHoly Rood Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN1 3LJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN1 3LJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miVictoria Convience Store115 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3BHWalking directions to Victoria Convience Store
0.1 miMorrisons Daily124-126 Victoria Road, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3BHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miOld Town Food & Wine19 High Street, Swindon, SN1 3EGWalking directions to Old Town Food & Wine
0.2 miCo-op FoodHigh Street, Swindon, SN1 3EGWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miOne Stop51 Hythe Road, Swindon, SN1 3NYWalking directions to One Stop

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

Local councillors

Marina Strinkovsky

Eastcott - 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
WardEastcottE05008957
ParishSouth SwindonE04012664
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central South & EastcottE02003230
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swindon 019FE01032715
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SN1 3LJ

Is SN1 3LJ (Central South & Eastcott) safe?

The area around SN1 3LJ records about 151 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 3LJ?

The median sale price around SN1 3LJ in Central South & Eastcott is £217,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 157 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN1 3LJ?

There are 14 schools close to SN1 3LJ, 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.

What is the nearest station to SN1 3LJ?

The closest station to SN1 3LJ is Swindon (Wilts), about 1,464 m away.

How deprived is the area around SN1 3LJ?

SN1 3LJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,600 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN1 3LJ (Central South & Eastcott) in Parliament and on the local council?

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