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SN2 8UY

Kembrey Street

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

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Overview

Postcode SN2 8UY 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Gorse Hill is £42,611 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Headlands Grove.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

6/10

Gorse Hill has an average 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.

Crime level

6/10

Gorse Hill has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.8%

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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Gorse Hill is £42,611 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 292 ft away from SN2 8UY.

Flood risk

No risk

Gorse Hill near SN2 8UY has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SN2 8UY
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miHeadlands GroveSmallWalking directions to Headlands Grove

Area Profile

Population
425
Population density
1,874.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.94(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.3(-24%)
Vehicle crime
9.04(+212%)
Other theft
5.65(0%)
Public order
4.52(-31%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
61.56%
Indian
59
13.92%
Other White
37
8.73%
African
15
3.54%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
10
2.36%
Total population: 424

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
77
23.55%
No qualifications
56
17.13%
Level 3 (A level)
56
17.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
55
16.82%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
15.6%
Total 16+ residents: 327

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
37.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
41
27.89%
Owns outright
39
26.53%
Social rents from council
5
3.4%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.72%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

Median price£262,250
Price per sq ft£285
Sales (last 12 months)112
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £293K

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £262,250 (about £285 per square foot) in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £390,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£303,250£276
Semi-Detached47£285,000£304
Terraced61£239,000£272

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£150,000£227,750£170,000
2017£283,500£109,950£240,000£180,000
2018£291,500£110,000£218,000£180,000
2019£235,000£118,475£212,000£178,000
2020£285,000£95,750£223,500£182,500
2021£265,000£124,000£248,000£188,000
2022£319,500£115,000£273,750£220,000
2023£330,375£142,000£270,000£220,000
2024£357,000£152,500£258,000£235,000
2025£285,000£135,000£285,000£235,000
2026£284,000£243,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260£232£234£182
2017£263£222£231£208
2018£255£206£240£205
2019£262£179£230£204
2020£268£225£240£204
2021£275£236£245£220
2022£279£240£286£256
2023£318£257£284£259
2024£293£231£281£256
2025£276£279£299£274
2026£312£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gorse Hill and Pinehurst in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN2 8UY.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN2 8UY
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Mar 2025C5, Kembrey Street, Swindon, SN2 8UYOtherFreehold£1,500,000
10 Dec 2025Unit 31, Athena Avenue, Swindon, SN2 8EJOtherFreehold£7,460,000
10 Oct 2025143, Argyle Street, Swindon, SN2 8BPTerracedFreehold£187,000
29 Sept 2025125, Argyle Street, Swindon, SN2 8BPTerracedFreehold£192,500
01 May 202651, Argyle Street, Swindon, SN2 8ASTerracedFreehold£170,000

Schools

In the SN2 8UY postcode area, located within Gorse Hill, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN2 8UY
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableCrowdys Hill SchoolCommunity special school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGorse Hill Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryBeechcroft Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN2 8UY

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN2 8UY
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miKS Convenience Store345 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 1AGWalking directions to KS Convenience Store
0.4 miPremier Local160 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 8AGWalking directions to Premier Local
0.4 miLidl57 Bright Street, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 8BUWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miA&K News127 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1ADWalking directions to A&K News
0.4 miGorse Hill Best Buy88-90 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 8AFWalking directions to Gorse Hill Best Buy

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Swindon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,545
Band B£1,803
Band C£2,060
Band D£2,318
Band E£2,833
Band F£3,348
Band G£3,863
Band H£4,635

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SN2 8UY, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Princia Jenovi Fernandes

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Will Stone

Swindon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSwindonE06000030
Parliamentary ConstituencySwindon NorthE14001536
ParishCentral Swindon NorthE04012663
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Gorse HillE02003221
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swindon 010BE01015509
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SN2 8UY

Is SN2 8UY (Gorse Hill) safe?

The area around SN2 8UY records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SN2 8UY?

The median sale price around SN2 8UY in Gorse Hill is £262,250 (about £285 per square foot) based on 112 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN2 8UY?

There are 9 schools close to SN2 8UY, including Crowdys Hill School (Good), Gorse Hill Primary School (Good) and Beechcroft Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN2 8UY?

SN2 8UY scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,957 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN2 8UY (Gorse Hill) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swindon North covering SN2 8UY is Will Stone (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Princia Jenovi Fernandes (Labour Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.