Postcode SN3 1QL 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 1.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lawns Park.
Lawn & East Wichel has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,688 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Lawn & East Wichel has a very high crime rate, with approximately 185.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.4% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 73 ft away from SN3 1QL.
Lawn & East Wichel near SN3 1QL 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Lawns Park | Large | Walking directions to Lawns Park |
| 0.4 mi | Queens Park | Medium | Walking directions to Queens Park |
| 0.4 mi | Town Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Town Gardens |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 28 | £457,500 | £367 |
| Semi-Detached | 41 | £337,500 | £353 |
| Terraced | 44 | £305,500 | £322 |
| Flats | 58 | £155,000 | £241 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 1QL.
In the SN3 1QL postcode area, located within Lawn & East Wichel, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN3 1QL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | High Street, Swindon, SN1 3EG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Old Town Food & Wine | 19 High Street, Swindon, SN1 3EG | Walking directions to Old Town Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Victoria Convience Store | 115 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3BH | Walking directions to Victoria Convience Store |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | 124-126 Victoria Road, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3BH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
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.
Elected local representatives for SN3 1QL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jane Milner-Barry
Old Town - Elected 2 May 2024
Heidi Alexander
Swindon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SN3 1QL 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.
The median sale price around SN3 1QL in Lawn & East Wichel is £280,000 (about £312 per square foot) based on 171 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to SN3 1QL, including Lethbridge Primary School (Good), The Croft Primary School (Outstanding) and King William Street Church of England Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SN3 1QL scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 24,688 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 1QL is Heidi Alexander (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jane Milner-Barry (Labour Party).
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.