Postcode SN3 1QW 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 moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 234.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Lawn & East Wichel is £58,800 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 1.3 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, 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 234.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Lawn & East Wichel is £58,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN3 1QW.
Lawn & East Wichel near SN3 1QW 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 1.3 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 | Town Gardens | Medium | Walking directions to Town Gardens |
Based on 172 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 | 35 | £475,000 |
| Flats | 54 | £149,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £328,500 |
| Terraced | 45 | £315,000 |
10 year median price trend in Old Town
In the SN3 1QW postcode area, located within Lawn & East Wichel, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN3 1QW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | High Street, Swindon, SN1 3EG | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Old Town Food & Wine | 19 High Street, Swindon, SN1 3EG | Walking directions to Old Town Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Victoria Convience Store | 115 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3BH | Walking directions to Victoria Convience Store |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | 124-126 Victoria Road, Old Town, Swindon, SN1 3BH | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Your Coop Food | Lowry Way, Swindon, SN3 1FX | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.