Postcode SN2 8AW 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 0.9 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 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 30.7% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 279 ft away from SN2 8AW.
Gorse Hill near SN2 8AW has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £470,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £355,000 |
| Flats | 2 | £170,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 46 | £271,500 |
| Terraced | 70 | £235,000 |
10 years price trend in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
In the SN2 8AW postcode area, located within Gorse Hill, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Brewers Fayre Kembrey Inn | Swindon, SN2 8YS | |
| 0.3 mi | Duke of Edinburgh | Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AE | |
| 0.4 mi | The Swiss Chalet | Chapel Street, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 8DA |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.