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SN3 2AF

Shaftesbury Avenue

Walcot and Park North

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Overview

Postcode SN3 2AF is located in an urban city, within the Walcot and Park North ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Park North & Park South area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Park North & Park South is £41,227 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Cavendish Green Play Area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
46
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
25%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Park North & Park South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,594 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Park North & Park South has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

25%

Approximately 25.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Park North & Park South is £41,227 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN3 2AF.

Flood risk

High

Park North & Park South near SN3 2AF has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SN3 2AF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCavendish Green Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Cavendish Green Play Area

Area Profile

Population
324
Population density
4,469 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.27(-24%)
Public order
6.02(-8%)
Other theft
4.81(-15%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.21(-72%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.21(-35%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
231
71.74%
Other Asian
36
11.18%
Other White
19
5.9%
Indian
15
4.66%
African
6
1.86%
Total population: 322

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
23.48%
Level 4+ (Degree)
48
18.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
45
17.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
15.53%
Level 3 (A level)
38
14.39%
Total 16+ residents: 264

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
33.33%
Owns outright
32
26.67%
Social rents from council
25
20.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.67%
Other social rented
5
4.17%
Total households: 120

Property prices in Walcot and Park North

Median price£253,000
Price per sq ft£288
Sales (last 12 months)95
Typical range (middle 50%)£211K – £323K

Based on 95 recent sales, the median property price is £253,000 (about £288 per square foot) in Walcot and Park North area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £630,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walcot and Park North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£372,500£344
Semi-Detached32£293,500£308
Terraced48£238,750£279
Flats9£120,000£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walcot and Park North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walcot and Park North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£303,000£115,000£239,000£163,000
2017£341,000£106,500£221,000£164,250
2018£340,000£120,000£259,500£174,250
2019£287,000£87,000£250,000£175,000
2020£292,500£109,000£258,000£188,000
2021£352,000£120,000£264,000£190,000
2022£355,000£127,000£290,000£230,000
2023£437,500£115,000£280,000£244,500
2024£380,000£108,000£276,500£256,000
2025£395,000£115,750£297,500£260,000
2026£349,950£110,000£317,500£249,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walcot and Park North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walcot and Park North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£171£245£190
2017£242£166£251£191
2018£268£190£267£202
2019£272£144£256£208
2020£295£173£263£211
2021£306£172£267£226
2022£297£196£298£257
2023£295£202£305£275
2024£302£180£298£297
2025£333£191£320£310
2026£365£192£311£275
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walcot and Park North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Walcot and Park North in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 2AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 2AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
10 Apr 2026317, Welcombe Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2PFTerracedFreehold£184,000
28 Mar 2025291, Welcombe Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2PFTerracedFreehold£230,000
11 Apr 2025280, Welcombe Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2PETerracedFreehold£215,000
12 Dec 202515, Honiton Road, Swindon, SN3 2ADTerracedFreehold£235,000
22 Aug 202510, Honiton Road, Swindon, SN3 2ADSemi-DetachedFreehold£215,000

Schools

In the SN3 2AF postcode area, located within Park North & Park South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN3 2AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryGoddard Park Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryOakTree Nursery and Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryEldene Nursery and Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN3 2AF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN3 2AF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCavendish Square Convenience StoreWhitbourne Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2GDWalking directions to Cavendish Square Convenience Store
0.3 miYour Coop FoodRoyston Road, Swindon, SN3 2GDWalking directions to Your Coop Food
0.3 miCavendish Grocery StoreWhitbourne Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2GDWalking directions to Cavendish Grocery Store
0.4 miPark North56 Welcombe Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2QRWalking directions to Park North
0.5 miMorrisonsDorcan Way, Swindon, SN3 3TZWalking directions to Morrisons

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 2AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jamal Miah

Walcot and Park North - 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
ParishSouth SwindonE04012664
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Park North & Park SouthE02003231
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swindon 020BE01015539
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SN3 2AF

Is SN3 2AF (Park North & Park South) safe?

The area around SN3 2AF records about 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SN3 2AF?

The median sale price around SN3 2AF in Park North & Park South is £253,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN3 2AF?

There are 13 schools close to SN3 2AF, including Goddard Park Community Primary School (Good), OakTree Nursery and Primary School and Eldene Nursery and Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN3 2AF?

SN3 2AF scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,594 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN3 2AF (Park North & Park South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swindon South covering SN3 2AF is Heidi Alexander (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jamal Miah (Labour Party).

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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.