Postcode SN2 8AD 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 Gorse Hill area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Gorse Hill is £40,500 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 1.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Headlands Grove.
Gorse Hill has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,957 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Gorse Hill has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 63.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Gorse Hill is £40,500 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN2 8AD.
Gorse Hill near SN2 8AD 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Headlands Grove | Small | Walking directions to Headlands Grove |
Based on 121 recent sales, the median property price is £257,000 in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £470,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £355,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 58 | £283,500 |
| Terraced | 60 | £235,750 |
10 year median price trend in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
In the SN2 8AD postcode area, located within Gorse Hill, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN2 8AD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Meadowcroft Convenience Store | Meadowcroft, Swindon, SN2 7LA | Walking directions to Meadowcroft Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | Marshgate, Swindon, SN1 2PN | Walking directions to Londis |
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: 01/12/2025.