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SN3 1FD

Strouds Close

Old Town

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Overview

Postcode SN3 1FD is located in an urban city, within the Old Town ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Lawn & East Wichel area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 185.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lawn & East Wichel is £65,954 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 1.2 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lawns Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
186
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
7.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Lawn & East Wichel has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,077 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 30% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Lawn & East Wichel has a very high crime rate, with approximately 185.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.8%

Approximately 7.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Lawn & East Wichel is £65,954 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from SN3 1FD.

Flood risk

No risk

Lawn & East Wichel near SN3 1FD 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SN3 1FD
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLawns ParkLargeWalking directions to Lawns Park
0.4 miTown GardensMediumWalking directions to Town Gardens

Area Profile

Population
228
Population density
7,426.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
114.96(+244%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.4(+191%)
Shoplifting
33.24(+403%)
Public order
21.7(+232%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.62(+64%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
152
66.67%
Indian
36
15.79%
Other White
20
8.77%
Other
7
3.07%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.75%
Total population: 228

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
92
49.73%
Level 3 (A level)
38
20.54%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
12.43%
No qualifications
13
7.03%
Apprenticeship
8
4.32%
Total 16+ residents: 185

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
43
41.75%
Owns with a mortgage
32
31.07%
Owns outright
17
16.5%
Other social rented
7
6.8%
Shared ownership
2
1.94%
Total households: 103

Property prices in Old Town

Median price£272,500
Price per sq ft£299
Sales (last 12 months)184
Typical range (middle 50%)£167K – £370K

Based on 184 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 (about £299 per square foot) in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £1,400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached24£386,500£358
Semi-Detached42£330,000£354
Terraced49£306,000£314
Flats69£155,000£243

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Old Town

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£355,500£154,000£265,000£253,500
2017£465,000£145,000£279,750£270,000
2018£397,500£144,500£280,000£247,000
2019£415,000£147,000£275,000£260,000
2020£405,000£153,500£300,750£280,000
2021£397,750£145,000£317,200£270,000
2022£475,000£160,000£342,000£295,000
2023£455,000£161,250£318,000£305,000
2024£483,500£158,000£320,000£315,000
2025£512,000£151,000£328,750£312,500
2026£379,000£155,000£335,000£290,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Town.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Town.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£275£234£267£244
2017£265£221£273£248
2018£302£237£269£239
2019£277£214£280£251
2020£285£230£281£250
2021£307£213£299£269
2022£336£236£334£291
2023£340£241£337£276
2024£332£239£336£286
2025£336£234£343£313
2026£331£256£361£299
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Town.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Old Town in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 1FD.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 1FD
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202623, Strouds Close, Swindon, SN3 1FDTerracedFreehold£250,000
19 Dec 2025Flat 2, 3, Strouds Close, Swindon, SN3 1EBFlatsLeasehold£170,000
10 Oct 202524, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 1QYTerracedFreehold£241,800
30 Apr 20261, Wilmers Mews, Swindon, SN3 1FYDetachedFreehold£383,000
12 Sept 202515, Ashlar Court, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 1QWFlatsLeasehold£171,500

Schools

In the SN3 1FD postcode area, located within Lawn & East Wichel, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN3 1FD
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Croft Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryLethbridge Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryKing William Street Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN3 1FD

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN3 1FD
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodHigh Street, Swindon, SN1 3EGWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miOld Town Food & Wine19 High Street, Swindon, SN1 3EGWalking directions to Old Town Food & Wine
0.3 miVictoria Convience Store115 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3BHWalking directions to Victoria Convience Store
0.3 miMorrisons Daily124-126 Victoria Road, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3BHWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.4 miYour Coop FoodLowry Way, Swindon, SN3 1FXWalking directions to Your Coop Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Swindon district.

Band A£1,625
Band B£1,896
Band C£2,167
Band D£2,438
Band E£2,980
Band F£3,522
Band G£4,064
Band H£4,876

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 SN3 1FD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jane Milner-Barry

Old Town - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Heidi Alexander

Swindon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSwindonE06000030
Parliamentary ConstituencySwindon SouthE14001537
WardOld TownE05008963
ParishSouth SwindonE04012664
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lawn & East WichelE02003235
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swindon 024BE01015534
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced2007-08-01

Frequently asked questions about SN3 1FD

Is SN3 1FD (Lawn & East Wichel) safe?

The area around SN3 1FD records about 186 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SN3 1FD?

The median sale price around SN3 1FD in Lawn & East Wichel is £272,500 (about £299 per square foot) based on 184 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN3 1FD?

There are 12 schools close to SN3 1FD, including The Croft Primary School (Outstanding), Lethbridge Primary School (Good) and King William Street Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN3 1FD?

SN3 1FD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,077 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN3 1FD (Lawn & East Wichel) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swindon South covering SN3 1FD is Heidi Alexander (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jane Milner-Barry (Labour Party).