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SN3 1JB

Melbourne Close

Chiseldon and Lawn

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Detailed insights for SN3 1JB

Overview

Postcode SN3 1JB is located in an urban city, within the Chiseldon and Lawn 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 1.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Lordsmith Green.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

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

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 298 ft away from SN3 1JB.

Flood risk

No risk

Lawn & East Wichel near SN3 1JB 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SN3 1JB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miLordsmith GreenSmallWalking directions to Lordsmith Green
0.4 miCavendish Green Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Cavendish Green Play Area

Area Profile

Population
294
Population density
4,141.8 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
252
86.01%
Other White
20
6.83%
Pakistani
7
2.39%
Other
5
1.71%
Bangladeshi
3
1.02%
Total population: 293

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
32.62%
Level 3 (A level)
44
18.88%
No qualifications
40
17.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
15.45%
Apprenticeship
19
8.15%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
60
53.57%
Owns with a mortgage
38
33.93%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
8.93%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.79%
Social rents from council
1
0.89%
Total households: 112

Property prices in Chiseldon and Lawn

Median price£370,000
Price per sq ft£337
Sales (last 12 months)136
Typical range (middle 50%)£297K – £481K

Based on 136 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £337 per square foot) in Chiseldon and Lawn area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £1,700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chiseldon and Lawn over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached58£490,000£354
Semi-Detached43£350,000£340
Terraced27£285,000£311
Flats8£137,500£245

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chiseldon and Lawn

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chiseldon and Lawn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£372,495£128,500£275,000£219,995
2017£335,995£130,500£270,000£267,498
2018£390,000£134,995£259,995£252,998
2019£370,000£140,000£259,998£257,250
2020£432,500£121,500£280,000£305,000
2021£405,000£138,500£300,000£288,498
2022£492,500£152,595£349,000£317,748
2023£499,995£143,250£332,500£292,498
2024£470,000£140,000£320,000£345,000
2025£486,000£165,000£345,000£285,000
2026£450,000£120,000£315,000£222,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chiseldon and Lawn.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chiseldon and Lawn.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£272£213£242£277
2017£289£260£276£259
2018£305£257£282£265
2019£305£286£296£272
2020£310£200£270£256
2021£317£260£291£285
2022£348£282£351£370
2023£362£281£343£379
2024£350£258£359£351
2025£344£269£334£320
2026£352£232£356£296
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chiseldon and Lawn.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chiseldon and Lawn in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 1JB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Feb 20263, Melbourne Close, Swindon, SN3 1JBTerracedFreehold£295,000
29 Jul 20252, Melbourne Close, Swindon, SN3 1JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£297,500
29 Jul 20258, Melbourne Close, Swindon, SN3 1JBTerracedFreehold£285,000
14 Feb 20252, Melbourne Close, Swindon, SN3 1JBSemi-DetachedFreehold£297,500
29 Jan 202615, Buckingham Road, Swindon, SN3 1HZSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the SN3 1JB postcode area, located within Lawn & East Wichel, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN3 1JB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLawn Primary and Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryOakTree Nursery and Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.6 miSecondaryLawn Manor AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN3 1JB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN3 1JB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miOne Stop44 Guildford Avenue, Swindon, SN3 1JEWalking directions to One Stop
0.4 miShellMarlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 1NPWalking directions to Shell
0.5 miYour Coop FoodRoyston Road, Swindon, SN3 2GDWalking 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 1JB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Neil Lawrence Hopkins

Chiseldon and Lawn - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Heidi Alexander

Swindon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSwindonE06000030
Parliamentary ConstituencySwindon SouthE14001537
WardChiseldon and LawnE05008955
ParishSouth SwindonE04012664
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lawn & East WichelE02003235
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swindon 024CE01015535
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SN3 1JB

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

The area around SN3 1JB 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 1JB?

The median sale price around SN3 1JB in Lawn & East Wichel is £370,000 (about £337 per square foot) based on 136 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN3 1JB?

There are 8 schools close to SN3 1JB, including Lawn Primary and Nursery School (Good), OakTree Nursery and Primary School and Lawn Manor Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN3 1JB?

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

The Member of Parliament for Swindon South covering SN3 1JB is Heidi Alexander (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Neil Lawrence Hopkins (Labour and Co-operative 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.