Postcode SN2 5LP 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 124.8 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 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Penhill Park.
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 124.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 75.7% 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 5LP.
Penhill near SN2 5LP 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.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 5LP postcode area, located within Penhill, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN2 5LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Braydon Court, Swindon, SN2 5BL | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.2 mi | Penhill Stores | 1 Alton Close, Penhill, Swindon, SN2 5HF | Walking directions to Penhill Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Premier | Penhill Drive, Swindon, SN2 5HF | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.3 mi | Valley Stores | 5 Hannington Close, Swindon, SN2 5NN | Walking directions to Valley Stores |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 7AS | Walking directions to Londis |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.