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SN3 1FX

Gilbert Place

Old Town

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Overview

Postcode SN3 1FX 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 average crime levels, with around 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below 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 1.7 miles away. There are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
29.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

2/10

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.

Crime level

5/10

Lawn & East Wichel has an average crime rate, with approximately 51.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

29.7%

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.

Income level

10/10

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

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from SN3 1FX.

Flood risk

No risk

Lawn & East Wichel near SN3 1FX 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
382
Population density
6,643.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.3(-21%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.48(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.65(+18%)
Public order
5.26(-20%)
Shoplifting
4.3(-35%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
267
69.9%
Other White
30
7.85%
Indian
27
7.07%
African
13
3.4%
White and Asian (mixed)
8
2.09%
Total population: 382

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
35.14%
Level 3 (A level)
68
22.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
17.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
9.8%
No qualifications
27
9.12%
Total 16+ residents: 296

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
57
29.69%
Other social rented
55
28.65%
Shared ownership
46
23.96%
Owns outright
15
7.81%
Owns with a mortgage
15
7.81%
Total households: 192

Property prices in Old Town

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£312
Sales (last 12 months)171
Typical range (middle 50%)£169K – £378K

Based on 171 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £312 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
Detached28£457,500£367
Semi-Detached41£337,500£353
Terraced44£305,500£322
Flats58£155,000£241

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£353,000£153,000£265,000£250,000
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£152,000£337,500£312,500
2026£383,000£155,000£333,750£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£263£234£267£250
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£241£336£286
2025£336£232£345£313
2026£317£255£367£315
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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 1FX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 1FX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
31 Jan 202561, Gilbert Place, Swindon, SN3 1FXFlatsLeasehold£210,000
23 Jan 202619, Gosse Court, Swindon, SN3 1FGFlatsLeasehold£170,000
16 May 20255, Tunnicliffe Close, Swindon, SN3 1FPFlatsLeasehold£79,000
04 Mar 202510, Tunnicliffe Close, Swindon, SN3 1FPFlatsLeasehold£165,000
14 Feb 20257, Tunnicliffe Close, Swindon, SN3 1FPFlatsLeasehold£90,000

Schools

In the SN3 1FX postcode area, located within Lawn & East Wichel, there are 5 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN3 1FX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryThe Croft Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.5 miPrimaryLawn Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryLethbridge Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN3 1FX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN3 1FX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miYour Coop FoodLowry Way, Swindon, SN3 1FXWalking directions to Your Coop Food

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 SN3 1FX, 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 024CE01015535
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced2022-02-01

Frequently asked questions about SN3 1FX

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

The area around SN3 1FX records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 1FX?

The median sale price around SN3 1FX in Lawn & East Wichel is £280,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN3 1FX?

There are 7 schools close to SN3 1FX, including The Croft Primary School (Outstanding), Lawn Primary and Nursery School (Good) and Lethbridge Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN3 1FX?

SN3 1FX scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,827 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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