Postcode SN2 5BW is located in an urban city, within the Penhill and Upper Stratton ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Penhill area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 101.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Penhill is £40,555 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 1.6 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Merton Fields Millennium Green.
Penhill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,382 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Penhill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 101.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 70.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 55.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Penhill is £40,555 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN2 5BW.
Penhill near SN2 5BW 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 1.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Merton Fields Millennium Green | Medium | Walking directions to Merton Fields Millennium Green |
| 0.4 mi | Headlands Grove | Small | Walking directions to Headlands Grove |
| 0.1 mi | Penhill Park | Small | Walking directions to Penhill Park |
Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £268,000 in Penhill and Upper Stratton area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £610,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 44 | £242,498 |
| Semi-Detached | 40 | £286,000 |
| Detached | 18 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 5 | £192,500 |
10 year median price trend in Penhill and Upper Stratton
In the SN2 5BW postcode area, located within Penhill, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN2 5BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Penhill Stores | Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 7AQ | Walking directions to Penhill Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Brett and Sons | Whitworth Road, Swindon, SN2 1AH | Walking directions to Brett and Sons |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 533 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 1 Braydon Court, Swindon, SN2 5BL | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 7AS | Walking directions to Londis |
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 5BW, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.