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SN3 3JF

Marlowe Avenue

Walcot and Park North

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Overview

Postcode SN3 3JF 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 1.3 miles away. There are 11 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
63.9%
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 1,670 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% 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

63.9%

Approximately 63.9% 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.

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 195 ft away from SN3 3JF.

Flood risk

No risk

Walcot East near SN3 3JF 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 3JF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miBuckhurst FieldLargeWalking directions to Buckhurst Field

Area Profile

Population
412
Population density
6,672.1 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
245
59.47%
Indian
41
9.95%
African
28
6.8%
Other White
20
4.85%
Other Asian
17
4.13%
Total population: 412

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
86
29.76%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
20.07%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
55
19.03%
Level 3 (A level)
36
12.46%
Level 4+ (Degree)
34
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 289

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
81
60.9%
Owns outright
22
16.54%
Owns with a mortgage
19
14.29%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.26%
Other social rented
4
3.01%
Total households: 133

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 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 3JF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 3JF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Jun 202518, Greenbridge Road, Swindon, SN3 3FYOtherFreehold£503,160
10 Nov 2025202, Frobisher Drive, Swindon, SN3 3ESSemi-DetachedFreehold£110,000
15 Aug 2025178, Frobisher Drive, Swindon, SN3 3ESTerracedFreehold£265,000
28 Aug 202511, Crampton Square, Swindon, SN3 3GASemi-DetachedFreehold£360,000
18 Nov 202594, Drakes Way, Swindon, SN3 3EHTerracedFreehold£110,000

Schools

In the SN3 3JF postcode area, located within Walcot East, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN3 3JF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryMountford Manor Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miSecondarySt Joseph's Catholic CollegeAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryHoly Cross Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN3 3JF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailyMarlowe Avenue, Swindon, SN3 3HQWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miBetter BargainsKelvin Road, Swindon, SN3 3JWWalking directions to Better Bargains
0.3 miLidlStratton Road, Swindon, SN3 3SGWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miLondisMarshgate, Swindon, SN1 2PNWalking directions to Londis

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 3JF, 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 Introduced1996-12-01

Frequently asked questions about SN3 3JF

Is SN3 3JF (Walcot East) safe?

The area around SN3 3JF 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 3JF?

The median sale price around SN3 3JF 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 3JF?

There are 15 schools close to SN3 3JF, including Mountford Manor Primary School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic College (Good) and Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN3 3JF?

SN3 3JF scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,670 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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