Postcode SN1 5HN 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 107.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central North is £43,239 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 0.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is GWR Park.
Central North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,577 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Central North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 107.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 34.3% 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 5HN.
Central North near SN1 5HN 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 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 |
Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £247 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £400,500 | £339 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £300,000 | £321 |
| Terraced | 64 | £220,000 | £244 |
| Flats | 15 | £110,000 | £205 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £265,000 | £119,875 | £240,000 | £157,750 |
| 2017 | £300,500 | £118,250 | £254,000 | £174,000 |
| 2018 | £325,000 | £113,000 | £241,000 | £185,000 |
| 2019 | £320,000 | £121,500 | £232,000 | £180,000 |
| 2020 | £300,000 | £110,000 | £240,000 | £180,500 |
| 2021 | £316,000 | £119,995 | £260,000 | £185,000 |
| 2022 | £385,000 | £110,000 | £245,000 | £211,500 |
| 2023 | £342,500 | £122,499 | £287,500 | £220,000 |
| 2024 | £381,000 | £122,500 | £277,900 | £220,000 |
| 2025 | £374,000 | £110,000 | £305,000 | £210,000 |
| 2026 | £381,000 | £85,000 | £315,000 | £235,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £252 | £252 | £240 | £183 |
| 2017 | £273 | £240 | £245 | £193 |
| 2018 | £276 | £219 | £222 | £202 |
| 2019 | £273 | £241 | £245 | £201 |
| 2020 | £266 | £234 | £282 | £198 |
| 2021 | £298 | £219 | £263 | £209 |
| 2022 | £317 | £214 | £304 | £242 |
| 2023 | £340 | £244 | £320 | £241 |
| 2024 | £318 | £221 | £301 | £235 |
| 2025 | £339 | £213 | £276 | £246 |
| 2026 | £356 | £205 | £318 | £269 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN1 5HN.
In the SN1 5HN postcode area, located within Central North, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN1 5HN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Birch Street Mini Market | 79 Birch Street, Town Centre, Swindon, SN1 5HD | Walking directions to Birch Street Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Premier Westcott Place | 175 Faringdon Road, Town Centre, Swindon, SN1 5DL | Walking directions to Premier Westcott Place |
| 0.2 mi | Cambria Bridge Convenience Store | 16 Cambria Bridge Road, Swindon, SN1 5LH | Walking directions to Cambria Bridge Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Kingshill Mini Market | 80 William Street, Kingshill, Swindon, SN1 5LE | Walking directions to Kingshill Mini Market |
| 0.2 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 5HN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Domingos Seby Dias
Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Heidi Alexander
Swindon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SN1 5HN records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 public order.
The median sale price around SN1 5HN in Central North is £220,000 (about £247 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to SN1 5HN, including Robert Le Kyng Primary School, UTC Swindon (Requires improvement) and The Commonweal School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SN1 5HN is Swindon (Wilts), about 1,157 m away.
SN1 5HN scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,577 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 5HN is Heidi Alexander (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Domingos Seby Dias (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.