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SN1 4BG

Devizes Road

Old Town

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Overview

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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
1.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

5/10

Kingshill & Okus has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,836 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Kingshill & Okus has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.3%

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.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Kingshill & Okus is £59,229 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 24 ft away from SN1 4BG.

Flood risk

No risk

Kingshill & Okus near SN1 4BG 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 4BG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miLawns ParkLargeWalking directions to Lawns Park
0.5 miQueens ParkMediumWalking directions to Queens Park
0.2 miTown GardensMediumWalking directions to Town Gardens

Area Profile

Population
352
Population density
7,484.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.65(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.46(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.23(-35%)
Drugs
3.02(+57%)
Vehicle crime
1.81(-38%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
244
69.12%
Indian
39
11.05%
Other White
35
9.92%
Irish
6
1.7%
Bangladeshi
5
1.42%
Total population: 353

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
32.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
19.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
14.8%
Level 3 (A level)
37
12.17%
No qualifications
33
10.86%
Total 16+ residents: 304

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
54
36%
Owns outright
40
26.67%
Owns with a mortgage
35
23.33%
Shared ownership
11
7.33%
Other forms of private rent
8
5.33%
Total households: 150

Property prices in Old Town

Median price£272,500
Price per sq ft£299
Sales (last 12 months)184
Typical range (middle 50%)£167K – £370K

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.

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
Detached24£386,500£358
Semi-Detached42£330,000£354
Terraced49£306,000£314
Flats69£155,000£243

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£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
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£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
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 4BG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN1 4BG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 202634, Old Brewery Lane, Swindon, SN1 3FQFlatsLeasehold£187,000
28 May 202621, Old Brewery Lane, Swindon, SN1 3FQFlatsLeasehold£194,000
18 Dec 202537, Old Brewery Lane, Swindon, SN1 3FQFlatsLeasehold£183,000
21 Nov 20258, Old Brewery Lane, Swindon, SN1 3FQFlatsLeasehold£144,250
24 Oct 202512, Old Brewery Lane, Swindon, SN1 3FQFlatsLeasehold£135,000

Schools

In the SN1 4BG postcode area, located within Kingshill & Okus, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN1 4BG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryLethbridge Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryKing William Street Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryThe Croft Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN1 4BG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN1 4BG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
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 miOld Town Food & Wine19 High Street, Swindon, SN1 3EGWalking directions to Old Town Food & Wine
0.2 miMorrisons Daily124-126 Victoria Road, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3BHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.3 miSuain Store37 Goddard Avenue, Swindon, SN1 4HRWalking directions to Suain Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Swindon district.

Band A£1,625
Band B£1,896
Band C£2,167
Band D£2,438
Band E£2,980
Band F£3,522
Band G£4,064
Band H£4,876

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 4BG, 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)Kingshill & OkusE02003232
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swindon 021DE01015532
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SN1 4BG

Is SN1 4BG (Kingshill & Okus) safe?

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.

What is the average house price near SN1 4BG?

The median sale price around SN1 4BG in Kingshill & Okus is £272,500 (about £299 per square foot) based on 184 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN1 4BG?

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.

How deprived is the area around SN1 4BG?

SN1 4BG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,836 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN1 4BG (Kingshill & Okus) in Parliament and on the local council?

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).