Postcode SN2 1RZ 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 Pinehurst area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 109.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pinehurst is £44,524 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Headlands Grove.
Pinehurst has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,701 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Pinehurst has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Pinehurst is £44,524 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN2 1RZ.
Pinehurst near SN2 1RZ 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Headlands Grove | Small | Walking directions to Headlands Grove |
| 0.4 mi | Penhill Park | Small | Walking directions to Penhill Park |
Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £262,250 (about £285 per square foot) in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £390,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £303,250 | £276 |
| Semi-Detached | 47 | £285,000 | £304 |
| Terraced | 61 | £239,000 | £272 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £270,000 | £150,000 | £227,750 | £170,000 |
| 2017 | £283,500 | £109,950 | £240,000 | £180,000 |
| 2018 | £291,500 | £110,000 | £218,000 | £180,000 |
| 2019 | £235,000 | £118,475 | £212,000 | £178,000 |
| 2020 | £285,000 | £95,750 | £223,500 | £182,500 |
| 2021 | £265,000 | £124,000 | £248,000 | £188,000 |
| 2022 | £319,500 | £115,000 | £273,750 | £220,000 |
| 2023 | £330,375 | £142,000 | £270,000 | £220,000 |
| 2024 | £357,000 | £152,500 | £258,000 | £235,000 |
| 2025 | £285,000 | £135,000 | £285,000 | £235,000 |
| 2026 | — | — | £284,000 | £243,750 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £260 | £232 | £234 | £182 |
| 2017 | £263 | £222 | £231 | £208 |
| 2018 | £255 | £206 | £240 | £205 |
| 2019 | £262 | £179 | £230 | £204 |
| 2020 | £268 | £225 | £240 | £204 |
| 2021 | £275 | £236 | £245 | £220 |
| 2022 | £279 | £240 | £286 | £256 |
| 2023 | £318 | £257 | £284 | £259 |
| 2024 | £293 | £231 | £281 | £256 |
| 2025 | £276 | £279 | £299 | £274 |
| 2026 | — | — | £312 | £264 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN2 1RZ.
In the SN2 1RZ postcode area, located within Pinehurst, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN2 1RZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | KS Convenience Store | 345 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 1AG | Walking directions to KS Convenience Store |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | The Circle, Swindon, SN2 1QR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 533 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Brett and Sons | Whitworth Road, Swindon, SN2 1AH | Walking directions to Brett and Sons |
| 0.4 mi | Penhill Stores | Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 7AQ | Walking directions to Penhill Stores |
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 1RZ, 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
The area around SN2 1RZ records about 109 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SN2 1RZ in Pinehurst is £262,250 (about £285 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SN2 1RZ, including Crowdys Hill School (Good), Swindon Academy (Good) and Gorse Hill Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SN2 1RZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,701 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Swindon North covering SN2 1RZ is Will Stone (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Princia Jenovi Fernandes (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.