Postcode SN2 1HS 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 0.6 miles away. There are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is St Marks Recreation Ground.
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 70.2% 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 1HS.
Gorse Hill near SN2 1HS 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 | St Marks Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to St Marks Recreation Ground |
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 1HS postcode area, located within Gorse Hill, there are 4 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN2 1HS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ferndale Convenience Store | Ferndale Road, Swindon, SN2 1DD | Walking directions to Ferndale Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | QMS Stores | Ferndale Road, Swindon, SN2 1HB | Walking directions to QMS Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Applegreen | Great Western Way, Swindon, SN2 1US | Walking directions to Applegreen |
| 0.3 mi | A&K News | 127 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AD | Walking directions to A&K News |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Local | 160 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 8AG | Walking directions to Premier Local |
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.