Postcode SN1 5JR 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 281.5 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 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is GWR Park.
Central North has a 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 281.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.1% 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 5JR.
Central North near SN1 5JR 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Savernake Park | Small | Walking directions to Savernake Park |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £216,500 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £510,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £300,000 |
| Detached | 11 | £381,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £110,000 |
| Terraced | 60 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the SN1 5JR 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 5JR
| 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 | 91 Faringdon Road, Town Centre, Swindon, SN1 5DH | Walking directions to Park Off Licence |
| 0.1 mi | Chindah's Grocery Store | Commercial Road, Swindon, SN1 5NX | Walking directions to Chindah's Grocery Store |
| 0.1 mi | Delikatesy Smaczek | 20-26 Canal Walk, Swindon, SN1 1LD | Walking directions to Delikatesy Smaczek |
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 5JR, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.