Postcode SN25 5AX 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 £258,740 (around £284 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,500 and £305,000. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 2.4 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 249 ft away from SN25 5AX.
Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough near SN25 5AX 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £258,740 (about £284 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 | 11 | £360,000 | £329 |
| Semi-Detached | 45 | £285,000 | £294 |
| 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 20 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN25 5AX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May 2026 | 3, Haywain Close, Swindon, SN25 4AB | Detached | Freehold | £205,665 | |
| 28 Jan 2026 | 16, Haywain Close, Swindon, SN25 4AB | Terraced | Freehold | £278,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 11, Carter Close, Swindon, SN25 4AD | Terraced | Freehold | £289,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 12, Carter Close, Swindon, SN25 4AD | Terraced | Freehold | £215,000 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 15, Carter Close, Swindon, SN25 4AD | Terraced | Freehold | £285,000 |
In the SN25 5AX 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 inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
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| 0.5 mi | Not applicable | St Luke's Academy | Academy special sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jul 2022. | |
St Luke's Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Jul 2022
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| 0.7 mi | Primary | Abbey Meads Community Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2023. | |
Abbey Meads Community Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 May 2023
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| 0.7 mi | Primary | Seven Fields Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 19 Sept 2023. | |
Seven Fields Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Sept 2023
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SN25 5AX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Latham Road, Swindon, SN25 4DL | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Penhill Stores | 1 Alton Close, Penhill, Swindon, SN2 5HF | Walking directions to Penhill Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Dobbies Foodhall | Hyde Road, Swindon, SN2 7SE | Walking directions to Dobbies Foodhall |
| 0.4 mi | Valley Stores | 5 Hannington Close, Swindon, SN2 5NN | Walking directions to Valley Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Queensfield Premier | 92-94 Queensfield, Swindon, SN2 7SY | Walking directions to Queensfield Premier |
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 5AX, 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 5AX 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 5AX in Penhill and Upper Stratton is £258,740 (about £284 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to SN25 5AX, including St Luke's Academy (Good), Abbey Meads Community Primary School (Good) and Seven Fields Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SN25 5AX 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 5AX is Will Stone (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Thomas James Smith (Labour Party).