Postcode SN2 8HQ 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 1.0 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
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 4.8% 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 119 ft away from SN2 8HQ.
Gorse Hill near SN2 8HQ has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Swindon (Wilts) | N/A | Walking directions to Swindon (Wilts) |
Based on 132 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 | 3 | £335,000 |
| Flats | 1 | £180,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 62 | £283,500 |
| Terraced | 66 | £236,750 |
10 year median price trend in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst
In the SN2 8HQ postcode area, located within Gorse Hill, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN2 8HQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | KS Convenience Store | 4 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AG | Walking directions to KS Convenience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Local | 160 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 8AG | Walking directions to Premier Local |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 57 Bright Street, Swindon, SN2 8BU | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | A&K News | 127 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AD | Walking directions to A&K News |
| 0.4 mi | Gorse Hill Best Buy | 88-90 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 8AF | Walking directions to Gorse Hill Best Buy |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.