Postcode SN2 5JR 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 115.7 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 1.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Penhill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 701 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in England.
Penhill has a very high crime rate, with approximately 115.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.6% 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 5JR.
Penhill near SN2 5JR 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
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 5JR postcode area, located within Penhill, there are 9 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN2 5JR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Valley Stores | 5 Hannington Close, Swindon, SN2 5NN | Walking directions to Valley Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Elstree Way, Swindon, SN25 4YX | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Braydon Court, Swindon, SN2 5BL | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Greenmeadow Stores | 82 Thames Avenue, Swindon, SN25 3NT | Walking directions to Greenmeadow Stores |
| 0.5 mi | Premier | Penhill Drive, Swindon, SN2 5HF | Walking directions to Premier |
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: 16/01/2026.