Postcode SN1 4GU 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 very low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kingshill & Okus is £59,229 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 1.2 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Town Gardens.
Kingshill & Okus has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 30,151 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 8% least deprived areas in England.
Kingshill & Okus has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 2.3% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 190 ft away from SN1 4GU.
Kingshill & Okus near SN1 4GU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Town Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Town Gardens |
| 0.1 mi | Angel Ridge | Medium | Walking directions to Angel Ridge |
| 0.5 mi | Wichelstowe Lakes | Medium | Walking directions to Wichelstowe Lakes |
Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £291,250 in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £1,400,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £315,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £310,000 |
| Detached | 35 | £507,500 |
| Flats | 55 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Old Town
In the SN1 4GU postcode area, located within Kingshill & Okus, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN1 4GU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Okus Convenience Store | 1 Celsus Grove, Okus, Swindon, SN1 4GE | Walking directions to Okus Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Suain Store | 37 Goddard Avenue, Swindon, SN1 4HR | Walking directions to Suain Store |
| 0.5 mi | Kingshill Mini Market | 80 William Street, Kingshill, Swindon, SN1 5LE | Walking directions to Kingshill Mini Market |
| 0.5 mi | The Co-operative Food | Staldon Court, Swindon, SN1 7BY | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.5 mi | Clifton Store | 158 Clifton Street, Kingshill, Swindon, SN1 3QB | Walking directions to Clifton 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 4GU, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.