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SN3 3EG

Bedford Road

Walcot and Park North

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Overview

Postcode SN3 3EG 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 high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below 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 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
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
57.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Walcot East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 2,348 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 7% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Walcot East has a high crime rate, with approximately 72 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

57.2%

Approximately 57.2% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 97 ft away from SN3 3EG.

Flood risk

No risk

Walcot East near SN3 3EG 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SN3 3EG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Swindon (Wilts)

N/A

Walking directions to Swindon (Wilts)

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SN3 3EG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBuckhurst FieldLargeWalking directions to Buckhurst Field

Area Profile

Population
381
Population density
8,228.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.18(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.17(+35%)
Other theft
7.93(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.93(+22%)
Public order
7.2(+10%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
227
59.89%
Indian
71
18.73%
Other White
18
4.75%
African
16
4.22%
Other
11
2.9%
Total population: 379

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
81
28.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
56
19.86%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
14.54%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
13.48%
Level 3 (A level)
34
12.06%
Total 16+ residents: 282

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
66
47.83%
Owns outright
26
18.84%
Owns with a mortgage
22
15.94%
Other social rented
13
9.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.97%
Total households: 138

Property prices in Walcot and Park North

Median price£265,000
Price per sq ft£308
Sales (last 12 months)111
Typical range (middle 50%)£221K – £328K

Based on 111 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £308 per square foot) in Walcot and Park North area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 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
Detached5£355,000£336
Semi-Detached37£300,000£324
Terraced63£262,000£307
Flats6£117,500£188

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£105,000£237,500£164,000
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£300,000£265,000
2026£349,950£110,000£332,500£255,000
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£155£243£189
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£323£318
2026£365£192£333£276
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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 3EG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 3EG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 20251, Holland Walk, Swindon, SN3 3AZTerracedFreehold£280,000
20 Jun 202565, Raleigh Avenue, Swindon, SN3 3DYTerracedFreehold£255,600
04 Sept 2025245, Frobisher Drive, Swindon, SN3 3EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£245,000
30 Jun 2025243, Frobisher Drive, Swindon, SN3 3EUSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
27 Jun 202510, Somerville Road, Swindon, SN3 3ASFlatsLeasehold£116,500

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN3 3EG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondarySt Joseph's Catholic CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryHoly Cross Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryMountford Manor Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of SN3 3EG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN3 3EG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutterQueen's Drive, Swindon, SN3 3FSWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodQueen's Drive, Swindon, SN3 3FSWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miAldiDrove Road, Swindon, SN1 3ADWalking directions to Aldi
0.4 miTesco ExtraOcotal Way, Swindon, SN1 2EHWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.5 miMorrisons DailyMarlowe Avenue, Swindon, SN3 3HQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Swindon district.

Band A£1,625
Band B£1,896
Band C£2,167
Band D£2,438
Band E£2,980
Band F£3,522
Band G£4,064
Band H£4,876

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 3EG, 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 016DE01015575
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SN3 3EG

Is SN3 3EG (Walcot East) safe?

The area around SN3 3EG records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3EG?

The median sale price around SN3 3EG in Walcot and Park North is £265,000 (about £308 per square foot) based on 111 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN3 3EG?

There are 13 schools close to SN3 3EG, including St Joseph's Catholic College (Good), Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Good) and Mountford Manor Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SN3 3EG?

The closest station to SN3 3EG is Swindon (Wilts), about 1,548 m away.

How deprived is the area around SN3 3EG?

SN3 3EG scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 2,348 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Swindon South covering SN3 3EG is Heidi Alexander (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jamal Miah (Labour Party).