Postcode SN26 8BU is located in an urban city, within the Blunsdon and Highworth ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 54.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough is £73,380 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 3.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,553 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 37% least deprived areas in England.
Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 54.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough is £73,380 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 323 ft away from SN26 8BU.
Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough near SN26 8BU 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 3.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 166 recent sales, the median property price is £348,000 in Blunsdon and Highworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £124,000 up to £900,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 70 | £462,500 |
| Flats | 15 | £160,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £305,000 |
| Terraced | 44 | £256,500 |
10 year median price trend in Blunsdon and Highworth
In the SN26 8BU postcode area, located within Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN26 8BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | Diamond Crescent, Swindon, SN25 2SJ | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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: 01/01/2026.