Postcode SN2 5EQ 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 114.3 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 1.9 miles away. There are 6 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 high crime rate, with approximately 114.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Penhill is £35,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 138 ft away from SN2 5EQ.
Penhill near SN2 5EQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 109 recent sales, the median property price is £264,250 in Penhill and Upper Stratton area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £500,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 16 | £344,500 |
| Flats | 6 | £134,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £277,500 |
| Terraced | 35 | £240,000 |
10 years price trend in Penhill and Upper Stratton
In the SN2 5EQ postcode area, located within Penhill, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Deers Leap | 141 Penhill Drive, Swindon, SN2 5DX | |
| 0.5 mi | Baker's Arms | Beechcroft Road, Swindon, SN2 7RE |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.