Postcode SN2 1AU is located in an urban city, within the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Gorse Hill area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gorse Hill is £42,611 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is St Marks Recreation Ground.
Gorse Hill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,002 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Gorse Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 4.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Gorse Hill is £42,611 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN2 1AU.
Gorse Hill near SN2 1AU has high flood risk (more than 3.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | St Marks Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to St Marks Recreation Ground |
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £470,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 61 | £235,000 |
| Detached | 3 | £285,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
In the SN2 1AU postcode area, located within Gorse Hill, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN2 1AU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Star World | 53 Ipswich Street, Ferndale, Swindon, SN2 1DB | Walking directions to Star World |
| 0.2 mi | A&K News | 127 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AD | Walking directions to A&K News |
| 0.2 mi | Ferndale Convenience Store | 233A Ferndale Road, Swindon, SN2 1DD | Walking directions to Ferndale Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Premier Local | 160 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 8AG | Walking directions to Premier Local |
| 0.3 mi | Grand Bazaar | 75 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 1AA | Walking directions to Grand Bazaar |
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 SN2 1AU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Princia Jenovi Fernandes
Gorse Hill and Pinehurst - Elected 2 May 2024
Will Stone
Swindon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.