Postcode SN2 7SZ 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 Upper Stratton area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 49.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 42% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Upper Stratton is £48,715 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Merton Fields Millennium Green.
Upper Stratton has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,780 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Upper Stratton has an average crime rate, with approximately 49.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% 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 7SZ.
Upper Stratton near SN2 7SZ 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 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Merton Fields Millennium Green | Medium | Walking directions to Merton Fields Millennium Green |
Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £259,370 (about £284 per square foot) in Penhill and Upper Stratton area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,500 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 10 | £351,000 | £341 |
| Semi-Detached | 44 | £291,000 | £290 |
| Terraced | 58 | £230,000 | £276 |
| Flats | 4 | £122,500 | £158 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £307,500 | £123,750 | £195,000 | £162,500 |
| 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 | £287,250 | £244,995 |
| 2026 | £360,000 | £120,000 | £310,000 | £223,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £255 | £194 | £253 | £192 |
| 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 | £268 |
| 2024 | £314 | £296 | £310 | £268 |
| 2025 | £342 | £170 | £294 | £272 |
| 2026 | £253 | £166 | £302 | £306 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN2 7SZ.
In the SN2 7SZ postcode area, located within Upper Stratton, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN2 7SZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Queensfield Premier | 92-94 Queensfield, Swindon, SN2 7SY | Walking directions to Queensfield Premier |
| 0.1 mi | Londis | Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 7AS | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Dobbies Foodhall | Hyde Road, Swindon, SN2 7SE | Walking directions to Dobbies Foodhall |
| 0.3 mi | Penhill Stores | 1 Alton Close, Penhill, Swindon, SN2 5HF | Walking directions to Penhill Stores |
| 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 7SZ, 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 7SZ records about 49 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SN2 7SZ in Upper Stratton is £259,370 (about £284 per square foot) based on 116 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 8 schools close to SN2 7SZ, including St Luke's Academy (Good), Beechcroft Infant School (Good) and St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SN2 7SZ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,780 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 7SZ is Will Stone (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Thomas James Smith (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.