Postcode SN2 1RJ 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 103.4 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 0.9 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 103.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.6% 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 1RJ.
Gorse Hill near SN2 1RJ 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 132 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 | 3 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £283,500 |
| Terraced | 66 | £236,750 |
10 year median price trend in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
In the SN2 1RJ postcode area, located within Gorse Hill, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN2 1RJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | The Circle, Swindon, SN2 1QR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | KS Convenience Store | 4 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AG | Walking directions to KS Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Costcutter | 1-3 Wingate Parade, Swindon, SN2 1PN | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Premier Local | 160 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 8AG | Walking directions to Premier Local |
| 0.5 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.