Postcode SN2 1BX 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 76.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gorse Hill is £40,500 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 0.4 miles away. There are 7 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 high 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 76.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 18.8% 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 of residents in Gorse Hill is £40,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN2 1BX.
Gorse Hill near SN2 1BX 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | St Marks Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to St Marks Recreation Ground |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £470,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 3 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £278,500 |
| Terraced | 62 | £235,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
In the SN2 1BX postcode area, located within Gorse Hill, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN2 1BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ferndale Convenience Store | Ferndale Road, Swindon, SN2 1DD | Walking directions to Ferndale Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Applegreen | Great Western Way, Swindon, SN2 1US | Walking directions to Applegreen |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | 55-67 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 1AA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Grand Bazaar | 75 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 1AA | Walking directions to Grand Bazaar |
| 0.2 mi | A&K News | 127 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AD | Walking directions to A&K News |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.