Postcode SN2 8EP 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 very high crime levels, with around 123.7 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 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
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 very high crime rate, with approximately 123.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 2.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 178 ft away from SN2 8EP.
Gorse Hill near SN2 8EP 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | Swindon (Wilts) | N/A | Walking directions to Swindon (Wilts) |
Based on 118 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 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 | 3 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 52 | £278,500 |
| Terraced | 62 | £235,000 |
10 year median price trend in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
In the SN2 8EP postcode area, located within Gorse Hill, there are 7 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN2 8EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 57 Bright Street, Swindon, SN2 8BU | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Swindon, SN1 2HW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | Ocotal Way, Swindon, SN1 2EH | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.3 mi | Gorse Hill Best Buy | 88-90 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 8AF | Walking directions to Gorse Hill Best Buy |
| 0.3 mi | Shalom Groceries | 64 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 8AF | Walking directions to Shalom Groceries |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.