Postcode SN2 8BX 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Gorse Hill is £42,611 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is St Marks Recreation Ground.
Gorse Hill has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,370 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Gorse Hill has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.4% 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 per household in Gorse Hill is £42,611 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from SN2 8BX.
Gorse Hill near SN2 8BX 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | Swindon (Wilts) | N/A | Walking directions to Swindon (Wilts) |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | St Marks Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to St Marks Recreation Ground |
Based on 124 recent sales, the median property price is £257,250 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 | 4 | £331,250 |
| Flats | 1 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £287,500 |
| Terraced | 63 | £235,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
In the SN2 8BX postcode area, located within Gorse Hill, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN2 8BX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 57 Bright Street, Swindon, SN2 8BU | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Shalom Groceries | 64 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 8AF | Walking directions to Shalom Groceries |
| 0.1 mi | Gorse Hill Best Buy | 88-90 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 8AF | Walking directions to Gorse Hill Best Buy |
| 0.1 mi | Swindon's Community Fridge | Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AA | Walking directions to Swindon's Community Fridge |
| 0.1 mi | Grand Bazaar | 75 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 1AA | Walking directions to Grand Bazaar |
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.