Postcode SN2 5DN 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 101.3 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 2.0 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Stratton St Margaret Parish Grounds.
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 101.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from SN2 5DN.
Penhill near SN2 5DN 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Stratton St Margaret Parish Grounds | Medium | Walking directions to Stratton St Margaret Parish Grounds |
| 0.4 mi | Penhill Park | Small | Walking directions to Penhill Park |
Based on 98 recent sales, the median property price is £263,000 in Penhill and Upper Stratton area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £470,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 13 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 6 | £134,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £245,000 |
10 year median price trend in Penhill and Upper Stratton
In the SN2 5DN postcode area, located within Penhill, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN2 5DN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Penhill Stores | 1 Alton Close, Penhill, Swindon, SN2 5HF | Walking directions to Penhill Stores |
| 0.1 mi | Premier | Penhill Drive, Swindon, SN2 5HF | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Queensfield Premier | 92-94 Queensfield, Swindon, SN2 7SY | Walking directions to Queensfield Premier |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 7AS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | Braydon Court, Swindon, SN2 5BL | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.