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SN3 2HS

Caxton Close

Liden, Eldene and Park South

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Overview

Postcode SN3 2HS is located in an urban city, within the Liden, Eldene and Park South ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Park North & Park South area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 118.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× 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 1.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Lawns Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
35.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Park North & Park South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,612 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Park North & Park South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.5%

Approximately 35.5% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 115 ft away from SN3 2HS.

Flood risk

No risk

Park North & Park South near SN3 2HS 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SN3 2HS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLawns ParkLargeWalking directions to Lawns Park
0.5 miBuckhurst FieldLargeWalking directions to Buckhurst Field
0.3 miCavendish Green Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Cavendish Green Play Area

Area Profile

Population
465
Population density
5,726.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
69.08(+107%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.55(+179%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.27(+166%)
Public order
12.41(+90%)
Other crime
4.32(+162%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
241
51.61%
Other Asian
69
14.78%
Indian
60
12.85%
Other
34
7.28%
Other White
28
6%
Total population: 467

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
107
28.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
64
16.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
61
15.97%
Level 4+ (Degree)
59
15.45%
Level 3 (A level)
47
12.3%
Total 16+ residents: 382

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
52
30.77%
Owns with a mortgage
43
25.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
17.16%
Owns outright
28
16.57%
Other forms of private rent
9
5.33%
Total households: 169

Property prices in Liden, Eldene and Park South

Median price£255,000
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £280K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Liden, Eldene and Park South area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 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 Liden, Eldene and Park South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£550,000£301
Semi-Detached34£271,250£303
Terraced55£241,000£260
Flats3£130,000£190

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Liden, Eldene and Park South

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Liden, Eldene and Park South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£115,000£207,500£160,000
2017£400,000£125,650£215,000£175,000
2018£245,000£115,000£209,500£179,000
2019£255,000£112,500£228,000£176,500
2020£375,500£85,000£215,000£170,288
2021£305,000£134,000£230,500£192,000
2022£475,500£140,000£272,000£232,250
2023£408,750£125,000£268,500£236,500
2024£490,000£130,000£267,500£235,000
2025£467,500£130,000£271,250£235,000
2026£595,000£258,500£240,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Liden, Eldene and Park South.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Liden, Eldene and Park South.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£223£175£232£191
2017£282£184£232£199
2018£230£172£232£213
2019£269£176£240£205
2020£244£134£245£207
2021£319£204£255£219
2022£361£195£269£258
2023£331£201£270£275
2024£349£216£269£293
2025£305£189£291£263
2026£348£318£260
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Liden, Eldene and Park South.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Liden, Eldene and Park South in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 2HS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 2HS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Aug 20255, Caxton Close, Swindon, SN3 2HSTerracedFreehold£252,000
13 Jan 20261, Walton Close, Swindon, SN3 2JUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£107,500
24 Jan 202554, Leighton Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2HTTerracedFreehold£220,000
10 Feb 2026335, Queens Drive, Swindon, SN3 1AUTerracedFreehold£258,000
03 Oct 20253, Welbeck Close, Swindon, SN3 2GNTerracedFreehold£225,000

Schools

In the SN3 2HS postcode area, located within Park North & Park South, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN3 2HS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryLawn Manor AcademyAcademy converter

Good

0.3 mi16 plusNew College SwindonFurther education

Requires improvement

0.4 miPrimaryOakTree Nursery and Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN3 2HS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN3 2HS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCavendish Grocery StoreWhitbourne Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2GDWalking directions to Cavendish Grocery Store
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
0.4 miOne Stop44 Guildford Avenue, Swindon, SN3 1JEWalking directions to One Stop
0.5 miThe Co-operative FoodQueen's Drive, Swindon, SN3 3FSWalking directions to The Co-operative 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 2HS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Marianne Le Coyte Grinney

Liden, Eldene and Park South - 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 020CE01015540
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SN3 2HS

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

The area around SN3 2HS records about 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 2HS?

The median sale price around SN3 2HS in Park North & Park South is £255,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN3 2HS?

There are 16 schools close to SN3 2HS, including Lawn Manor Academy (Good), New College Swindon (Requires improvement) and OakTree Nursery and Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN3 2HS?

SN3 2HS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,612 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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