Postcode SN3 2HU 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 1.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Buckhurst Field.
Park North & Park South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,465 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Park North & Park South has a very high crime rate, with approximately 118.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.1% 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.
The average income per household in Park North & Park South is £41,227 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 225 ft away from SN3 2HU.
Park North & Park South near SN3 2HU 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 1.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Buckhurst Field | Large | Walking directions to Buckhurst Field |
| 0.4 mi | Lordsmith Green | Small | Walking directions to Lordsmith Green |
| 0.2 mi | Cavendish Green Play Area | Small | Walking directions to Cavendish Green Play Area |
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Liden, Eldene and Park South area, with individual transactions ranging from £107,500 up to £630,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £548,000 | £315 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £269,950 | £314 |
| Terraced | 56 | £240,500 | £259 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £240,000 | £107,500 | £200,000 | £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 | £520,000 | £130,000 | £271,250 | £235,000 |
| 2026 | £549,000 | — | £258,500 | £240,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £223 | £166 | £231 | £190 |
| 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 | £309 | £189 | £296 | £263 |
| 2026 | £332 | — | £329 | £262 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 2HU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Aug 2025 | 5, Caxton Close, Swindon, SN3 2HS | Terraced | Freehold | £252,000 | |
| 10 Feb 2026 | 335, Queens Drive, Swindon, SN3 1AU | Terraced | Freehold | £258,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 8, Kirby Close, Swindon, SN3 2JE | Terraced | Freehold | £230,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2026 | 1, Walton Close, Swindon, SN3 2JU | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £107,500 | |
| 29 Apr 2026 | 109, Leighton Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2JG | Terraced | Freehold | £260,000 |
In the SN3 2HU postcode area, located within Park North & Park South, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SN3 2HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Cavendish Grocery Store | Cavendish Square, Park South, Swindon, SN3 2GD | Walking directions to Cavendish Grocery Store |
| 0.3 mi | Your Coop Food | Cavendish Square, Park South, Swindon, SN3 2GD | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.3 mi | Cavendish Square Convenience Store | Cavendish Square, Park South, Swindon, SN3 2GD | Walking directions to Cavendish Square Convenience Store |
| 0.4 mi | One Stop | 44 Guildford Avenue, Swindon, SN3 1JE | Walking directions to One Stop |
Annual council tax rates for Swindon district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for SN3 2HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Marianne Le Coyte Grinney
Liden, Eldene and Park South - Elected 2 May 2024
Heidi Alexander
Swindon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SN3 2HU 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.
The median sale price around SN3 2HU in Liden, Eldene and Park South is £255,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 96 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to SN3 2HU, including Lawn Manor Academy (Good), New College Swindon (Requires improvement) and OakTree Nursery and Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SN3 2HU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,465 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 2HU 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).