Postcode SN2 5HF 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 89.0 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 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Penhill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 982 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Penhill has a high crime rate, with approximately 89.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 69.4% 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 5HF.
Penhill near SN2 5HF 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.
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 5HF postcode area, located within Penhill, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN2 5HF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Penhill Stores | 1 Alton Close, Penhill, Swindon, SN2 5HF | Walking directions to Penhill Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Morrisons Daily | 1 Braydon Court, Swindon, SN2 5BL | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Valley Stores | 5 Hannington Close, Swindon, SN2 5NN | Walking directions to Valley Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Queensfield Premier | 92-94 Queensfield, Swindon, SN2 7SY | Walking directions to Queensfield Premier |
| 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 5HF, 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.