Postcode SN1 7BJ is located in a rural town, within the Old Town ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Lawn & East Wichel area. It has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lawn & East Wichel is £65,954 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 1.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Wichelstowe Lakes.
Lawn & East Wichel has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 27,209 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 17% least deprived areas in England.
Lawn & East Wichel has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lawn & East Wichel is £65,954 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 76 ft away from SN1 7BJ.
Lawn & East Wichel near SN1 7BJ 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wichelstowe Lakes | Medium | Walking directions to Wichelstowe Lakes |
| 0.3 mi | East Wichel Park | Small | Walking directions to East Wichel Park |
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £895,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £487,500 |
| Flats | 51 | £152,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £339,750 |
| Terraced | 40 | £312,500 |
10 year median price trend in Old Town
In the SN1 7BJ postcode area, located within Lawn & East Wichel, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN1 7BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | Staldon Court, Swindon, SN1 7BY | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
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: 01/01/2026.