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SN3 3AJ

Frobisher Drive

Walcot and Park North

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Detailed insights for SN3 3AJ

Overview

Postcode SN3 3AJ 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 136.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× 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 1.3 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Buckhurst Field.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
45%
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 3,016 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 9% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Walcot East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45%

Approximately 45.0% 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 3AJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Walcot East near SN3 3AJ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SN3 3AJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miBuckhurst FieldLargeWalking directions to Buckhurst Field

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
4,224.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
75.01(+125%)
Anti-social behaviour
58(+289%)
Shoplifting
24.86(+276%)
Public order
14.83(+127%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.96(+115%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
191
68.95%
Indian
24
8.66%
Other White
13
4.69%
Other Asian
9
3.25%
White and Asian (mixed)
9
3.25%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
57
25.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
47
20.8%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
18.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
14.6%
Level 3 (A level)
25
11.06%
Total 16+ residents: 226

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
53
44.17%
Owns with a mortgage
25
20.83%
Owns outright
20
16.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
17
14.17%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.67%
Total households: 120

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 32 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 3AJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 3AJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 Jan 202659, Frobisher Drive, Swindon, SN3 3AJTerracedFreehold£262,000
17 Apr 202547, Frobisher Drive, Swindon, SN3 3AJTerracedFreehold£200,000
19 Sept 202531, Raleigh Avenue, Swindon, SN3 3DTTerracedFreehold£195,000
01 May 202624, Walsingham Road, Swindon, SN3 3ARTerracedFreehold£200,000
24 Apr 202620, Courtenay Road, Swindon, SN3 3BUTerracedFreehold£265,000

Schools

In the SN3 3AJ postcode area, located within Walcot East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN3 3AJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 mi16 plusNew College SwindonFurther education

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimaryMountford Manor Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryLainesmead Primary School and NurseryCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN3 3AJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN3 3AJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodQueen's Drive, Swindon, SN3 3FSWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miCostcutterQueen's Drive, Swindon, SN3 3FSWalking directions to Costcutter
0.4 miMorrisons DailyMarlowe Avenue, Swindon, SN3 3HQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miPark North56 Welcombe Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2QRWalking directions to Park North

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 3AJ, 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 016CE01015573
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SN3 3AJ

Is SN3 3AJ (Walcot East) safe?

The area around SN3 3AJ records about 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 3AJ?

The median sale price around SN3 3AJ 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 3AJ?

There are 14 schools close to SN3 3AJ, including New College Swindon (Requires improvement), Mountford Manor Primary School (Good) and Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN3 3AJ?

SN3 3AJ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,016 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN3 3AJ (Walcot East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swindon South covering SN3 3AJ 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.