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SN2 1SN

Chestnut Avenue

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

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Overview

Postcode SN2 1SN 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 1.3 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Merton Fields Millennium Green.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
109
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
34.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

Pinehurst has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,229 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Pinehurst has a very high crime rate, with approximately 109.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

34.4%

Approximately 34.4% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Pinehurst is £44,524 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from SN2 1SN.

Flood risk

No risk

Pinehurst near SN2 1SN has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SN2 1SN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miMerton Fields Millennium GreenMediumWalking directions to Merton Fields Millennium Green
0.2 miHeadlands GroveSmallWalking directions to Headlands Grove
0.2 miPenhill ParkSmallWalking directions to Penhill Park

Area Profile

Population
342
Population density
6,686.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.04(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
30.69(+106%)
Shoplifting
16.01(+142%)
Public order
14.68(+124%)
Vehicle crime
10.67(+268%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
245
71.64%
Other White
31
9.06%
Indian
28
8.19%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.05%
Bangladeshi
6
1.75%
Total population: 342

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
72
27.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
17.37%
Level 4+ (Degree)
45
17.37%
Level 3 (A level)
39
15.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
13.51%
Total 16+ residents: 259

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
39
31.97%
Social rents from council
31
25.41%
Owns outright
23
18.85%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
14.75%
Other social rented
11
9.02%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

Median price£260,000
Price per sq ft£288
Sales (last 12 months)117
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £290K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 (about £288 per square foot) in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£312,500£264
Semi-Detached48£285,000£307
Terraced65£235,000£274

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£150,000£225,000£171,625
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£300,000£135,000£285,000£235,000
2026£280,000£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260£232£229£197
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£301£267
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gorse Hill and Pinehurst in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN2 1SN.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN2 1SN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Nov 20256, Bedwyn Close, Swindon, SN2 1SGDetachedFreehold£327,500
25 Jul 202510, Bedwyn Close, Swindon, SN2 1SGSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
29 May 2026155, Pinehurst Road, Swindon, SN2 1SLSemi-DetachedFreehold£243,000
15 May 202530, Whitworth Road, Swindon, SN25 3ANSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
16 Mar 2026446, Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 7BESemi-DetachedFreehold£315,000

Schools

In the SN2 1SN postcode area, located within Pinehurst, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN2 1SN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableCrowdys Hill SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryBeechcroft Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySeven Fields Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN2 1SN

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN2 1SN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondis533 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AJWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miBrett and SonsWhitworth Road, Swindon, SN2 1AHWalking directions to Brett and Sons
0.2 miPenhill StoresCricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 7AQWalking directions to Penhill Stores
0.2 miTesco ExpressThe Circle, Swindon, SN2 1QRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miKS Convenience Store345 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 1AGWalking directions to KS Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Swindon district.

Band A£1,625
Band B£1,896
Band C£2,167
Band D£2,438
Band E£2,980
Band F£3,522
Band G£4,064
Band H£4,876

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SN2 1SN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Princia Jenovi Fernandes

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Will Stone

Swindon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSwindonE06000030
Parliamentary ConstituencySwindon NorthE14001536
ParishCentral Swindon NorthE04012663
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PinehurstE02003218
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swindon 007AE01015506
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SN2 1SN

Is SN2 1SN (Pinehurst) safe?

The area around SN2 1SN 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.

What is the average house price near SN2 1SN?

The median sale price around SN2 1SN in Pinehurst is £260,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN2 1SN?

There are 11 schools close to SN2 1SN, including Crowdys Hill School (Good), Beechcroft Infant School (Good) and Seven Fields Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN2 1SN?

SN2 1SN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,229 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN2 1SN (Pinehurst) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swindon North covering SN2 1SN is Will Stone (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Princia Jenovi Fernandes (Labour Party).