Postcode SN3 3BL 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 1.1 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.
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.
Walcot East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 136.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.9% 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.
The average income per household in Walcot East is £38,893 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 300 ft away from SN3 3BL.
Walcot East near SN3 3BL 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Buckhurst Field | Large | Walking directions to Buckhurst Field |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £372,500 | £344 |
| Semi-Detached | 32 | £293,500 | £308 |
| Terraced | 48 | £238,750 | £279 |
| Flats | 9 | £120,000 | £205 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 3BL.
In the SN3 3BL postcode area, located within Walcot East, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN3 3BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | The Co-operative Food | Queen's Drive, Swindon, SN3 3FS | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.1 mi | Costcutter | Queen's Drive, Swindon, SN3 3FS | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.5 mi | Morrisons Daily | Marlowe Avenue, Swindon, SN3 3HQ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.5 mi | Aldi | Drove Road, Swindon, SN1 3AD | Walking directions to Aldi |
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 3BL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jamal Miah
Walcot and Park North - Elected 2 May 2024
Heidi Alexander
Swindon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around SN3 3BL 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.
The median sale price around SN3 3BL in Walcot East is £253,000 (about £288 per square foot) based on 95 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to SN3 3BL, including New College Swindon (Requires improvement), Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery (Good) and Mountford Manor Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
SN3 3BL 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).
The Member of Parliament for Swindon South covering SN3 3BL is Heidi Alexander (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jamal Miah (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.