Postcode SN1 5AY is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Central North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 298.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central North is £43,239 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is GWR Park.
Central North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,871 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Central North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 298.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central North is £43,239 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN1 5AY.
Central North near SN1 5AY 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Swindon (Wilts) | N/A | Walking directions to Swindon (Wilts) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | GWR Park | Medium | Walking directions to GWR Park |
| 0.5 mi | Spring Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Spring Gardens |
| 0.3 mi | Savernake Park | Small | Walking directions to Savernake Park |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £214,500 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £420,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £113,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £279,900 |
| Terraced | 54 | £209,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the SN1 5AY postcode area, located within Central North, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN1 5AY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asafo Market | 33 Faringdon Road, Swindon, SN1 5AR | Walking directions to Asafo Market |
| 0.1 mi | Afro Caribbean Store | 61 Commercial Road, Swindon, SN1 5NX | Walking directions to Afro Caribbean Store |
| 0.1 mi | Railway Village Convenience Shop | 17 Faringdon Road, Swindon, SN1 5AR | Walking directions to Railway Village Convenience Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Delikatesy Smaczek | 20-26 Canal Walk, Swindon, SN1 1LD | Walking directions to Delikatesy Smaczek |
| 0.1 mi | JJ Chinese Food Shop | 47 Havelock Street, Swindon, SN1 1SD | Walking directions to JJ Chinese Food Shop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.