Postcode SN25 5AB is located in an urban city, within the Penhill and Upper Stratton area of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough is £73,380 per year. The median sale price in Penhill and Upper Stratton is £257,000 (around £283 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £295,000. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 2.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,393 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.
Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough is £73,380 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 307 ft away from SN25 5AB.
Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough near SN25 5AB 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £257,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Penhill and Upper Stratton area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,401 up to £510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £361,000 | £313 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £285,000 | £293 |
| Terraced | 59 | £232,000 | £272 |
| Flats | 2 | £122,500 | £158 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £295,000 | £147,500 | £189,000 | £165,000 |
| 2017 | £306,498 | £123,750 | £225,000 | £162,750 |
| 2018 | £305,000 | £157,250 | £226,998 | £182,500 |
| 2019 | £326,000 | £130,000 | £230,000 | £175,000 |
| 2020 | £310,000 | £130,500 | £240,000 | £180,000 |
| 2021 | £318,000 | £107,000 | £230,000 | £187,000 |
| 2022 | £392,000 | £132,500 | £270,000 | £223,000 |
| 2023 | £335,250 | £155,000 | £270,000 | £212,000 |
| 2024 | £355,000 | £175,000 | £275,000 | £220,000 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £127,000 | £287,000 | £243,498 |
| 2026 | £405,000 | £120,000 | £292,500 | £223,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £259 | £249 | £237 | £193 |
| 2017 | £243 | £203 | £239 | £208 |
| 2018 | £265 | £200 | £253 | £241 |
| 2019 | £257 | £198 | £251 | £211 |
| 2020 | £261 | £193 | £266 | £225 |
| 2021 | £303 | £144 | £261 | £223 |
| 2022 | £311 | £181 | £307 | £253 |
| 2023 | £336 | £248 | £299 | £263 |
| 2024 | £314 | £296 | £310 | £268 |
| 2025 | £342 | £170 | £294 | £272 |
| 2026 | £329 | £166 | £309 | £283 |
There were 16 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN25 5AB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | Chestnut Cottage, 138, Hyde Road, Swindon, SN2 7PN | Detached | Freehold | £510,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2026 | Unit J, Hargreaves Road, Swindon, SN25 5AZ | Other | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2026 | 55, Duchess Way, Swindon, SN2 7TB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £315,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 45, Duchess Way, Swindon, SN2 7TB | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 25, Duchess Way, Swindon, SN2 7TB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £295,000 |
In the SN25 5AB postcode area, located within Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Dec 2018. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | Kingsdown School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2020. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Seven Fields Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Jul 2026. |
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SN25 5AB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Dobbies Foodhall | Hyde Road, Swindon, SN2 7SE | Walking directions to Dobbies Foodhall |
| 0.3 mi | Queensfield Premier | 92-94 Queensfield, Swindon, SN2 7SY | Walking directions to Queensfield Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Penhill Stores | 1 Alton Close, Penhill, Swindon, SN2 5HF | Walking directions to Penhill Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 7AS | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Swindon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SN25 5AB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Thomas James Smith
Penhill and Upper Stratton - Elected 2 May 2024
Will Stone
Swindon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SN25 5AB records about 133 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 SN25 5AB in Penhill and Upper Stratton is £257,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 6 schools close to SN25 5AB, including St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon (Good), Kingsdown School (Good) and Seven Fields Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SN25 5AB scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,393 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 SN25 5AB is Will Stone (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Thomas James Smith (Labour Party).