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SN3 2PT

Marlowe Avenue

Walcot and Park North

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Detailed insights for SN3 2PT

Overview

Postcode SN3 2PT 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 Walcot East area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 106.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Walcot East is £38,893 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 1.9 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
106
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
60.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

10/10

Walcot East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,757 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 8% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Walcot East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 106.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

60.8%

Approximately 60.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 57.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Walcot East is £38,893 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Walcot East near SN3 2PT 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 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
399
Population density
4,860.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
62.72(+88%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.59(+45%)
Burglary
9.77(+251%)
Public order
9.77(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.74(+35%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
66.41%
Other White
31
7.89%
Indian
25
6.36%
Other Asian
16
4.07%
African
11
2.8%
Total population: 393

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
62
23.4%
Level 4+ (Degree)
54
20.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
46
17.36%
No qualifications
45
16.98%
Level 3 (A level)
32
12.08%
Total 16+ residents: 265

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
84
50.6%
Shared ownership
23
13.86%
Other social rented
17
10.24%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
10.24%
Owns with a mortgage
15
9.04%
Total households: 166

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 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 2PT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 2PT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jan 2025157, Marlowe Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2PJTerracedFreehold£230,000
24 Nov 202542, Radstock Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2PYTerracedFreehold£140,000
19 May 202560, Radstock Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2PYTerracedFreehold£245,000
29 Sept 202518, Charminster Close, Swindon, SN3 3QBFlatsLeasehold£135,000
01 Jul 202516, Charminster Close, Swindon, SN3 3QBFlatsLeasehold£125,000

Schools

In the SN3 2PT postcode area, located within Walcot East, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN3 2PT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miPrimaryHoly Family Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryGoddard Park Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableNyland SchoolAcademy special converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN3 2PT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miNythe Mini MarketThe Drive, Swindon, SN3 3PEWalking directions to Nythe Mini Market
0.2 miPark North56 Welcombe Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2QRWalking directions to Park North
0.4 miYour Coop FoodCovingham Square, Swindon, SN3 5AQWalking directions to Your Coop Food
0.5 miMorrisons DailyCovingham Square, Swindon, SN3 5AAWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miAsda On The MoveDorcan Way, Swindon, SN3 3RAWalking directions to Asda On The Move

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 2PT, 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)Walcot EastE02003227
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swindon 016AE01015538
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1992-08-01

Frequently asked questions about SN3 2PT

Is SN3 2PT (Walcot East) safe?

The area around SN3 2PT records about 106 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 public order.

What is the average house price near SN3 2PT?

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

What schools are near SN3 2PT?

There are 13 schools close to SN3 2PT, including Holy Family Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement), Goddard Park Community Primary School (Good) and Nyland School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN3 2PT?

SN3 2PT scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,757 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN3 2PT (Walcot East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.