Postcode SN1 5BG 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 276.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Central North is £42,500 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 2 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 276.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 53.6% 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 of residents in Central North is £42,500 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 299 ft away from SN1 5BG.
Central North near SN1 5BG 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 | Savernake Park | Small | Walking directions to Savernake Park |
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 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 | 8 | £406,500 |
| Flats | 13 | £113,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £285,000 |
| Terraced | 60 | £214,500 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the SN1 5BG 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 5BG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asafo Market | 33 Faringdon Road, Swindon, SN1 5AR | Walking directions to Asafo Market |
| 0.1 mi | Railway Village Convenience Shop | 17 Faringdon Road, Swindon, SN1 5AR | Walking directions to Railway Village Convenience Shop |
| 0.1 mi | Park Off Licence | Faringdon Road, Swindon, SN1 5DH | Walking directions to Park Off Licence |
| 0.2 mi | Delikatesy Smaczek | 20-26 Canal Walk, Swindon, SN1 1LD | Walking directions to Delikatesy Smaczek |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Bridge Street, Swindon, SN1 1BL | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.