Postcode SN2 5DR 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 high crime levels, with around 96.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Penhill is £35,400 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 1.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest medium park is Stratton St Margaret Parish Grounds.
Penhill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,975 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Penhill has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 45.9% 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 of residents in Penhill is £35,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN2 5DR.
Penhill near SN2 5DR 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Stratton St Margaret Parish Grounds | Medium | Walking directions to Stratton St Margaret Parish Grounds |
| 0.4 mi | Headlands Grove | Small | Walking directions to Headlands Grove |
| 0.2 mi | Penhill Park | Small | Walking directions to Penhill Park |
Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 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 | 44 | £283,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £240,000 |
10 year median price trend in Penhill and Upper Stratton
In the SN2 5DR postcode area, located within Penhill, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN2 5DR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Braydon Court, Swindon, SN2 5BL | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Penhill Stores | Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 7AQ | Walking directions to Penhill Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 7AS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 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 1AH | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.