Postcode SN3 1BA is located in an urban city, within the Walcot and Park North ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Central East & Walcot West area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59 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 Central East & Walcot West is £56,682 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 1.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Buckhurst Field.
Central East & Walcot West has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,605 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Central East & Walcot West has an average crime rate, with approximately 59 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central East & Walcot West is £56,682 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 58 ft away from SN3 1BA.
Central East & Walcot West near SN3 1BA 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Buckhurst Field | Large | Walking directions to Buckhurst Field |
Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £308 per square foot) in Walcot and Park North area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £630,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £355,000 | £336 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £302,500 | £325 |
| Terraced | 64 | £261,000 | £305 |
| Flats | 6 | £117,500 | £188 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £303,000 | £105,000 | £237,500 | £164,000 |
| 2017 | £341,000 | £106,500 | £221,000 | £164,250 |
| 2018 | £340,000 | £120,000 | £259,500 | £174,250 |
| 2019 | £287,000 | £87,000 | £250,000 | £175,000 |
| 2020 | £292,500 | £109,000 | £258,000 | £188,000 |
| 2021 | £352,000 | £120,000 | £264,000 | £190,000 |
| 2022 | £355,000 | £127,000 | £290,000 | £230,000 |
| 2023 | £437,500 | £115,000 | £280,000 | £244,500 |
| 2024 | £380,000 | £108,000 | £276,500 | £256,000 |
| 2025 | £395,000 | £115,750 | £300,000 | £265,000 |
| 2026 | £349,950 | £110,000 | £332,500 | £255,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £155 | £243 | £189 |
| 2017 | £242 | £166 | £251 | £191 |
| 2018 | £268 | £190 | £267 | £202 |
| 2019 | £272 | £144 | £256 | £208 |
| 2020 | £295 | £173 | £263 | £211 |
| 2021 | £306 | £172 | £267 | £226 |
| 2022 | £297 | £196 | £298 | £257 |
| 2023 | £295 | £202 | £305 | £275 |
| 2024 | £302 | £180 | £298 | £297 |
| 2025 | £333 | £191 | £323 | £318 |
| 2026 | £365 | £192 | £333 | £276 |
There were 36 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 1BA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Jun 2026 | 147, Upham Road, Swindon, SN3 1DR | Terraced | Freehold | £347,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 2, Swallowfield Avenue, Swindon, SN3 1DS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £278,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 6, Swallowfield Avenue, Swindon, SN3 1DS | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 3, Swallowfield Avenue, Swindon, SN3 1DS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 4, Swallowfield Avenue, Swindon, SN3 1DS | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £245,000 |
In the SN3 1BA postcode area, located within Central East & Walcot West, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN3 1BA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | The Co-operative Food | Queen's Drive, Swindon, SN3 3FS | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | Queen's Drive, Swindon, SN3 3FS | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Cavendish Grocery Store | Cavendish Square, Park South, Swindon, SN3 2GD | Walking directions to Cavendish Grocery Store |
| 0.5 mi | Cavendish Square Convenience Store | Cavendish Square, Park South, Swindon, SN3 2GD | Walking directions to Cavendish Square Convenience Store |
Annual council tax rates for Swindon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SN3 1BA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jamal Miah
Walcot and Park North - Elected 2 May 2024
Heidi Alexander
Swindon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SN3 1BA 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around SN3 1BA in Central East & Walcot West is £265,000 (about £308 per square foot) based on 113 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to SN3 1BA, including New College Swindon (Requires improvement), Lawn Manor Academy (Good) and Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SN3 1BA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,605 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Swindon South covering SN3 1BA is Heidi Alexander (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jamal Miah (Labour Party).