Postcode SN2 1FH 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74.4 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 0.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Gorse Hill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,544 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Gorse Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 74.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.4% 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 1FH.
Gorse Hill near SN2 1FH 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | Swindon (Wilts) | N/A | Walking directions to Swindon (Wilts) |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £257,250 in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 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 | 4 | £331,250 |
| Flats | 1 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £287,500 |
| Terraced | 63 | £235,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
In the SN2 1FH postcode area, located within Gorse Hill, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN2 1FH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | KS Convenience Store | 4 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AG | Walking directions to KS Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Local | 160 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 8AG | Walking directions to Premier Local |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | The Circle, Swindon, SN2 1QR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | A&K News | 127 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AD | Walking directions to A&K News |
| 0.4 mi | Gorse Hill Best Buy | 88-90 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 8AF | Walking directions to Gorse Hill Best Buy |
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.