Postcode SN1 5QJ is located in an urban city, within the Eastcott ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Central South & Eastcott area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 52.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central South & Eastcott is £49,906 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 0.6 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Queens Park.
Central South & Eastcott has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 19,453 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 41% least deprived areas in England.
Central South & Eastcott has an average crime rate, with approximately 52.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central South & Eastcott is £49,906 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN1 5QJ.
Central South & Eastcott near SN1 5QJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Swindon (Wilts) | N/A | Walking directions to Swindon (Wilts) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Queens Park | Medium | Walking directions to Queens Park |
| 0.5 mi | GWR Park | Medium | Walking directions to GWR Park |
| 0.4 mi | Spring Gardens | Small | Walking directions to Spring Gardens |
Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Eastcott area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £745,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £336,250 | £318 |
| Semi-Detached | 14 | £294,750 | £270 |
| Terraced | 107 | £230,000 | £251 |
| Flats | 32 | £130,000 | £234 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £480,000 | £135,000 | £228,000 | £178,725 |
| 2017 | £300,000 | £132,250 | £268,000 | £188,225 |
| 2018 | £287,500 | £117,750 | £262,500 | £195,000 |
| 2019 | £260,000 | £127,500 | £215,000 | £195,000 |
| 2020 | £360,000 | £128,000 | £250,000 | £195,000 |
| 2021 | £276,250 | £139,000 | £250,000 | £205,000 |
| 2022 | £336,000 | £132,500 | £310,000 | £237,750 |
| 2023 | £385,000 | £145,000 | £245,000 | £240,000 |
| 2024 | — | £117,500 | £287,500 | £233,000 |
| 2025 | £292,500 | £135,000 | £277,500 | £228,000 |
| 2026 | — | £107,000 | £350,000 | £230,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £213 | £249 | £228 | £204 |
| 2017 | £240 | £228 | £262 | £216 |
| 2018 | £263 | £204 | £238 | £220 |
| 2019 | £284 | £200 | £242 | £219 |
| 2020 | £230 | £212 | £243 | £216 |
| 2021 | £235 | £251 | £241 | £226 |
| 2022 | £374 | £232 | £272 | £263 |
| 2023 | £300 | £257 | £314 | £261 |
| 2024 | — | £205 | £295 | £271 |
| 2025 | £312 | £222 | £291 | £258 |
| 2026 | — | £209 | £258 | £242 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN1 5QJ.
In the SN1 5QJ postcode area, located within Central South & Eastcott, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN1 5QJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Gurkha Mini Market | 18-20 Commercial Road, Swindon, SN1 5NS | Walking directions to Gurkha Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Golden Fresh Mart | 118 Commercial Road, Swindon, SN1 5PL | Walking directions to Golden Fresh Mart |
| 0.1 mi | Fantasia | 109-110 Commercial Road, Swindon, SN1 5PA | Walking directions to Fantasia |
| 0.1 mi | Cibo D'italia | 33 Commercial Road, Swindon, SN1 5NS | Walking directions to Cibo D'italia |
| 0.1 mi | Commercial Mini Mart | 106 Commercial Road, Swindon, SN1 5PL | Walking directions to Commercial Mini Mart |
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 5QJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Marina Strinkovsky
Eastcott - Elected 2 May 2024
Heidi Alexander
Swindon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SN1 5QJ records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around SN1 5QJ in Central South & Eastcott is £217,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 157 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SN1 5QJ, including Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (Good), King William Street Church of England Primary School (Good) and UTC Swindon (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to SN1 5QJ is Swindon (Wilts), about 890 m away.
SN1 5QJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 19,453 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 5QJ is Heidi Alexander (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Marina Strinkovsky (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.