Postcode SN3 2LW 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 high crime levels, with around 84.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 1.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Lordsmith Green.
Park North & Park South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,722 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.
Park North & Park South has a high crime rate, with approximately 84.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN3 2LW.
Park North & Park South near SN3 2LW 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 1.8 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £550,000 | £301 |
| Semi-Detached | 34 | £271,250 | £303 |
| Terraced | 55 | £241,000 | £260 |
| Flats | 3 | £130,000 | £190 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 2LW.
In the SN3 2LW postcode area, located within Park North & Park South, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN3 2LW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Your Coop Food | Royston Road, Swindon, SN3 2GD | Walking directions to Your Coop Food |
| 0.1 mi | Cavendish Square Convenience Store | Whitbourne Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2GD | Walking directions to Cavendish Square Convenience Store |
| 0.1 mi | Cavendish Grocery Store | Whitbourne Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2GD | Walking directions to Cavendish Grocery Store |
| 0.4 mi | Park North | 56 Welcombe Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2QR | Walking directions to Park North |
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 2LW, 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 2LW records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 2LW in Park North & Park South is £255,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 97 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to SN3 2LW, including OakTree Nursery and Primary School, Goddard Park Community Primary School (Good) and Eldene Nursery and Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SN3 2LW scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,722 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 2LW 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).
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.