Postcode SN2 5LY is located in an urban city, within the Penhill and Upper Stratton area 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 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Penhill is £40,555 per year. The median sale price in Penhill and Upper Stratton is £257,000 (around £283 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £215,000 and £295,000. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 2.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Merton Fields Millennium Green.
Penhill has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 860 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in England.
Penhill has a high crime rate, with approximately 89 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 90 ft away from SN2 5LY.
Penhill near SN2 5LY 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Merton Fields Millennium Green | Medium | Walking directions to Merton Fields Millennium Green |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £257,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Penhill and Upper Stratton area, with individual transactions ranging from £101,401 up to £510,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £361,000 | £313 |
| Semi-Detached | 42 | £285,000 | £293 |
| Terraced | 59 | £232,000 | £272 |
| Flats | 2 | £122,500 | £158 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £295,000 | £147,500 | £189,000 | £165,000 |
| 2017 | £306,498 | £123,750 | £225,000 | £162,750 |
| 2018 | £305,000 | £157,250 | £226,998 | £182,500 |
| 2019 | £326,000 | £130,000 | £230,000 | £175,000 |
| 2020 | £310,000 | £130,500 | £240,000 | £180,000 |
| 2021 | £318,000 | £107,000 | £230,000 | £187,000 |
| 2022 | £392,000 | £132,500 | £270,000 | £223,000 |
| 2023 | £335,250 | £155,000 | £270,000 | £212,000 |
| 2024 | £355,000 | £175,000 | £275,000 | £220,000 |
| 2025 | £350,000 | £127,000 | £287,000 | £243,498 |
| 2026 | £405,000 | £120,000 | £292,500 | £223,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £259 | £249 | £237 | £193 |
| 2017 | £243 | £203 | £239 | £208 |
| 2018 | £265 | £200 | £253 | £241 |
| 2019 | £257 | £198 | £251 | £211 |
| 2020 | £261 | £193 | £266 | £225 |
| 2021 | £303 | £144 | £261 | £223 |
| 2022 | £311 | £181 | £307 | £253 |
| 2023 | £336 | £248 | £299 | £263 |
| 2024 | £314 | £296 | £310 | £268 |
| 2025 | £342 | £170 | £294 | £272 |
| 2026 | £329 | £166 | £309 | £283 |
There were 31 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN2 5LY.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2026 | 13, Shrewton Walk, Swindon, SN2 5LY | Terraced | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2026 | 6, Warminster Avenue, Swindon, SN2 5HW | Terraced | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 5, Woodford Close, Swindon, SN2 5HP | Terraced | Freehold | £210,000 | |
| 02 Mar 2026 | Penhill Pharmacy, 257A, Penhill Drive, Swindon, SN2 5HN | Detached | Freehold | £108,000 | |
| 05 May 2026 | 598, Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 7AP | Detached | Freehold | £360,000 |
In the SN2 5LY postcode area, located within Penhill, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Seven Fields Primary School | Academy converter | Requires improvement Area360 rating. Inspected 1 Jul 2026. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Beechcroft Infant School | Academy converter | Unrated Unrated. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | Abbey Meads Community Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 May 2023. |
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SN2 5LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Penhill Stores | 1 Alton Close, Penhill, Swindon, SN2 5HF | Walking directions to Penhill Stores |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Swindon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SN2 5LY, 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
The area around SN2 5LY records about 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.
The median sale price around SN2 5LY in Penhill and Upper Stratton is £257,000 (about £283 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 7 schools close to SN2 5LY, including Seven Fields Primary School (Requires improvement), Beechcroft Infant School and Abbey Meads Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
SN2 5LY scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 860 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Swindon North covering SN2 5LY is Will Stone (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Thomas James Smith (Labour Party).