Postcode SN1 4BZ is located in an urban city, within the Old Town area 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 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 1.1 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 19,836 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 40% least deprived areas in England.
Kingshill & Okus has an average crime rate, with approximately 47.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% 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 294 ft away from SN1 4BZ.
Kingshill & Okus near SN1 4BZ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 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 4BZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | 30, Avenue Road, Swindon, SN1 4BZ | Terraced | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2025 | 4, Avenue Road, Swindon, SN1 4BZ | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 88, Avenue Road, Swindon, SN1 4DA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £540,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2025 | 66, Avenue Road, Swindon, SN1 4DA | Terraced | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 62, Avenue Road, Swindon, SN1 4DA | Terraced | Freehold | £383,500 |
In the SN1 4BZ postcode area, located within Kingshill & Okus, there are 10 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 | King William Street Church of England Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2019. | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | The Croft Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Oct 2024. |
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SN1 4BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Convience Store | 115 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3BH | Walking directions to Victoria Convience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | High Street, Swindon, SN1 3EG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 124-126 Victoria Road, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3BH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Old Town Food & Wine | 19 High Street, Swindon, SN1 3EG | Walking directions to Old Town Food & Wine |
| 0.3 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 4BZ, 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 4BZ 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 4BZ in Old Town is £268,000 (about £300 per square foot) based on 176 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SN1 4BZ, including Lethbridge Primary School (Good), King William Street Church of England Primary School (Good) and The Croft Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SN1 4BZ 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).
The Member of Parliament for Swindon South covering SN1 4BZ is Heidi Alexander (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jane Milner-Barry (Labour Party).