Postcode SN3 3BW is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Central East & Walcot West area. It has moderate deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 103.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central East & Walcot West is £56,682 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 1.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Central East & Walcot West has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,827 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.
Central East & Walcot West has a very high crime rate, with approximately 103.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 18.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central East & Walcot West is £56,682 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 244 ft away from SN3 3BW.
Central East & Walcot West near SN3 3BW 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.
Based on 96 recent sales, the median property price is £216,500 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £510,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £300,000 |
| Detached | 11 | £381,000 |
| Flats | 17 | £110,000 |
| Terraced | 60 | £215,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the SN3 3BW postcode area, located within Central East & Walcot West, there are 10 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN3 3BW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons Daily | Marlowe Avenue, Swindon, SN3 3HQ | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | Stratton Road, Swindon, SN3 3SG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Better Bargains | Kelvin Road, Swindon, SN3 3JW | Walking directions to Better Bargains |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | Marshgate, Swindon, SN1 2PN | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Swindon, SN1 2HW | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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 3BW, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Domingos Seby Dias
Central - Elected 2 May 2024
Heidi Alexander
Swindon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.