Postcode SN1 4BQ is located in an urban city, within the Old Town area 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 median sale price in Old Town is £268,000 (around £300 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £165,000 and £372,750. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 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 England, 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 5.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 12 ft away from SN1 4BQ.
Lawn & East Wichel near SN1 4BQ 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Lawns Park | Large | Walking directions to Lawns Park |
| 0.2 mi | Town Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Town Gardens |
Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £268,000 (about £300 per square foot) in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,400,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 22 | £411,000 | £348 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £349,000 | £354 |
| Terraced | 50 | £300,000 | £314 |
| Flats | 68 | £155,000 | £241 |
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 | £509,750 | £152,000 | £328,750 | £310,000 |
| 2026 | £383,000 | £149,000 | £348,000 | £288,000 |
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 | £342 | £235 | £343 | £313 |
| 2026 | £346 | £255 | £361 | £299 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN1 4BQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jan 2026 | 7, Station Approach, Swindon, SN1 3FA | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 | |
| 06 Oct 2025 | 3, Station Approach, Swindon, SN1 3FA | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2026 | 1, Croft Road, Swindon, SN1 4DG | Detached | Freehold | £1,210,000 | |
| 01 Dec 2025 | 33, Croft Road, Swindon, SN1 4DG | Detached | Freehold | £885,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 34, Old Brewery Lane, Swindon, SN1 3FQ | Flats | Leasehold | £187,000 |
In the SN1 4BQ postcode area, located within Lawn & East Wichel, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Lethbridge Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jun 2013. | |
| 0.2 mi | Primary | The Croft Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | King William Street Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2019. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SN1 4BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | High Street, Swindon, SN1 3EG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Old Town Food & Wine | 19 High Street, Swindon, SN1 3EG | Walking directions to Old Town Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Convience Store | 115 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3BH | Walking directions to Victoria Convience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 124-126 Victoria Road, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3BH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Suain Store | 37 Goddard Avenue, Swindon, SN1 4HR | Walking directions to Suain 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 4BQ, 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 4BQ 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 4BQ in Old Town is £268,000 (about £300 per square foot) based on 176 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to SN1 4BQ, including Lethbridge Primary School (Good), The Croft Primary School (Outstanding) and King William Street Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SN1 4BQ 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 4BQ is Heidi Alexander (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jane Milner-Barry (Labour Party).