Postcode SN1 4BG is located in an urban city, within the Old Town ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Kingshill & Okus area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingshill & Okus is £59,229 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lawns Park.
Kingshill & Okus has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,508 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 47% most deprived areas in England.
Kingshill & Okus has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kingshill & Okus is £59,229 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from SN1 4BG.
Kingshill & Okus near SN1 4BG 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lawns Park | Large | Walking directions to Lawns Park |
| 0.5 mi | Queens Park | Medium | Walking directions to Queens Park |
| 0.2 mi | Town Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Town Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £457,500 | £367 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £337,500 | £353 |
| Terraced | 44 | £305,500 | £322 |
| Flats | 58 | £155,000 | £241 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN1 4BG.
In the SN1 4BG postcode area, located within Kingshill & Okus, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN1 4BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | High Street, Swindon, SN1 3EG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Convience Store | 115 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3BH | Walking directions to Victoria Convience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Old Town Food & Wine | 19 High Street, Swindon, SN1 3EG | Walking directions to Old Town Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 124-126 Victoria Road, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3BH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Suain Store | 37 Goddard Avenue, Swindon, SN1 4HR | Walking directions to Suain Store |
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.
Elected local representatives for SN1 4BG, 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 4BG records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around SN1 4BG in Kingshill & Okus is £280,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to SN1 4BG, 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.
SN1 4BG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,508 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 4BG is Heidi Alexander (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jane Milner-Barry (Labour Party).
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.