Postcode SN3 1FR 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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Lawn & East Wichel is £65,954 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 1.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Lawn & East Wichel has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,827 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 18% least deprived areas in England.
Lawn & East Wichel has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.7% 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.
The average income per household in Lawn & East Wichel is £65,954 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 289 ft away from SN3 1FR.
Lawn & East Wichel near SN3 1FR 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 159 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £895,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 34 | £487,500 |
| Flats | 51 | £152,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £339,750 |
| Terraced | 40 | £312,500 |
10 year median price trend in Old Town
In the SN3 1FR postcode area, located within Lawn & East Wichel, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN3 1FR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Your Coop Food | Lowry Way, Swindon, SN3 1FX | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.5 mi | One Stop | 44 Guildford Avenue, Swindon, SN3 1JE | Walking directions to One Stop |
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.