Postcode SN2 8YR 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 57.1 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 1.0 miles away. There are 8 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 57.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Gorse Hill is £42,611 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 170 ft away from SN2 8YR.
Gorse Hill near SN2 8YR 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Headlands Grove | Small | Walking directions to Headlands Grove |
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 8YR postcode area, located within Gorse Hill, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN2 8YR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | KS Convenience Store | 4 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AG | Walking directions to KS Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 533 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AH | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Local | 160 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 8AG | Walking directions to Premier Local |
| 0.4 mi | Brett and Sons | Whitworth Road, Swindon, SN2 1AH | Walking directions to Brett and Sons |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | The Circle, Swindon, SN2 1QR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.