Postcode SN2 7QS is located in an urban city, within the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Upper Stratton area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Upper Stratton is £48,715 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 1.5 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest medium park is Merton Fields Millennium Green.
Upper Stratton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,772 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 34% least deprived areas in England.
Upper Stratton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 17.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 7.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Upper Stratton is £48,715 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN2 7QS.
Upper Stratton near SN2 7QS 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Merton Fields Millennium Green | Medium | Walking directions to Merton Fields Millennium Green |
| 0.2 mi | Headlands Grove | Small | Walking directions to Headlands Grove |
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £175,000 up to £470,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 61 | £235,000 |
| Detached | 3 | £285,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £285,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
In the SN2 7QS postcode area, located within Upper Stratton, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN2 7QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Meadowcroft Convenience Store | Meadowcroft, Swindon, SN2 7LA | Walking directions to Meadowcroft Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Penhill Stores | Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 7AQ | Walking directions to Penhill Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 533 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AJ | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Brett and Sons | Whitworth Road, Swindon, SN2 1AH | Walking directions to Brett and Sons |
| 0.4 mi | Klosters | Beechcroft Road, Swindon, SN2 7QQ | Walking directions to Klosters |
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 7QS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Princia Jenovi Fernandes
Gorse Hill and Pinehurst - 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.