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SN3 2RP

Buckland Close

Walcot and Park North

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Overview

Postcode SN3 2RP 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 very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% 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 1.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Buckhurst Field.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
40.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Park North & Park South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,460 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Park North & Park South has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

40.1%

Approximately 40.1% 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.

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 2RP.

Flood risk

No risk

Park North & Park South near SN3 2RP 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 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SN3 2RP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBuckhurst FieldLargeWalking directions to Buckhurst Field

Area Profile

Population
405
Population density
6,246.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.78(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.78(+20%)
Other theft
3.33(-41%)
Other crime
2.78(+68%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
287
70.86%
Other Asian
43
10.62%
Indian
10
2.47%
Pakistani
9
2.22%
Other White
8
1.98%
Total population: 405

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
82
26.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
64
20.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
17.14%
Level 4+ (Degree)
46
14.6%
Level 3 (A level)
37
11.75%
Total 16+ residents: 315

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
53
37.32%
Owns with a mortgage
47
33.1%
Owns outright
23
16.2%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
9.15%
Other social rented
4
2.82%
Total households: 142

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 2RP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 2RP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Nov 20258, Buckland Close, Swindon, SN3 2RPTerracedFreehold£300,000
30 Jun 20251, Cowley Walk, Swindon, SN3 2RRTerracedFreehold£226,000
05 Dec 202571, Lyndhurst Crescent, Swindon, SN3 2RWTerracedFreehold£205,000
12 Sept 202591, Lyndhurst Crescent, Swindon, SN3 2RWSemi-DetachedFreehold£252,500
20 Nov 202591, Welcombe Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2QWTerracedFreehold£210,000

Schools

In the SN3 2RP postcode area, located within Park North & Park South, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.3 miPrimaryHoly Family Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.5 mi16 plusNew College SwindonFurther education

Requires improvement

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN3 2RP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miPark North56 Welcombe Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2QRWalking directions to Park North
0.4 miNythe Mini MarketThe Drive, Swindon, SN3 3PEWalking directions to Nythe Mini Market
0.4 miCavendish Grocery StoreWhitbourne Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2GDWalking directions to Cavendish Grocery Store
0.4 miCavendish Square Convenience StoreWhitbourne Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2GDWalking directions to Cavendish Square Convenience Store
0.4 miMorrisons DailyMarlowe Avenue, Swindon, SN3 3HQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

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 2RP, 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 020AE01015537
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SN3 2RP

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

The area around SN3 2RP records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2RP?

The median sale price around SN3 2RP 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 2RP?

There are 15 schools close to SN3 2RP, including Goddard Park Community Primary School (Good), Holy Family Catholic Primary School (Requires improvement) and New College Swindon (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN3 2RP?

SN3 2RP scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,460 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Swindon South covering SN3 2RP 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.