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SN3 4AQ

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Blunsdon and Highworth

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Overview

Postcode SN3 4AQ is located in a rural village, within the Blunsdon and Highworth ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 133 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 Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough is £73,380 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 3.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Stanton Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
133
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
11.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

4/10

Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 23,393 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 29% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough has a very high crime rate, with approximately 133 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

11.7%

Approximately 11.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough is £73,380 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 326 ft away from SN3 4AQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough near SN3 4AQ 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 3.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SN3 4AQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miStanton ParkLargeWalking directions to Stanton Park

Area Profile

Population
228
Population density
52.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.56(+81%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.5(+98%)
Public order
18.12(+177%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.53(+139%)
Drugs
11.9(+520%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
210
91.3%
Indian
3
1.3%
Other Asian
3
1.3%
White and Black African (mixed)
3
1.3%
Pakistani
2
0.87%
Total population: 230

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
57
31.32%
Level 3 (A level)
41
22.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
17.03%
No qualifications
29
15.93%
Apprenticeship
13
7.14%
Total 16+ residents: 182

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
31
32.98%
Owns with a mortgage
31
32.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
20.21%
Social rents from council
9
9.57%
Other social rented
2
2.13%
Total households: 94

Property prices in Blunsdon and Highworth

Median price£302,500
Price per sq ft£332
Sales (last 12 months)144
Typical range (middle 50%)£235K – £400K

Based on 144 recent sales, the median property price is £302,500 (about £332 per square foot) in Blunsdon and Highworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £817,140.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blunsdon and Highworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached47£446,000£340
Semi-Detached41£305,000£332
Terraced47£235,000£327
Flats9£157,000£260

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blunsdon and Highworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blunsdon and Highworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£413,500£120,000£236,250£205,000
2017£380,000£127,750£252,500£215,000
2018£375,000£125,000£271,475£215,000
2019£384,995£132,000£260,000£212,500
2020£390,000£117,500£242,000£210,000
2021£441,000£140,000£265,000£215,000
2022£497,000£150,000£315,000£265,000
2023£457,500£155,000£310,000£271,250
2024£480,000£160,000£295,000£245,000
2025£466,000£153,500£305,000£255,000
2026£450,000£162,000£327,000£232,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blunsdon and Highworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blunsdon and Highworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£291£205£264£268
2017£287£213£272£272
2018£293£229£272£270
2019£295£233£288£276
2020£296£205£277£269
2021£324£214£300£282
2022£352£230£360£339
2023£367£260£353£333
2024£363£264£322£331
2025£347£260£344£328
2026£338£248£318£338
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blunsdon and Highworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blunsdon and Highworth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 9 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 4AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN3 4AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Jun 2025Unit 11, Lancaster Place, Swindon, SN3 4UQOtherLeasehold£320,000
22 Dec 2025Olive Tree House Unit 5, Stanton Court, Stirling Road, Swindon, SN3 4YHOtherFreehold£550,000
27 May 20263, Dunbar, Swindon, SN3 4TSSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
17 Oct 20251, Cinnabar, Swindon, SN3 4TPDetachedFreehold£367,000
30 Jun 2025Unit 1, Grayling Avenue, Swindon, SN3 4RLOtherLeasehold£400,000

Schools

In the SN3 4AQ postcode area, located within Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN3 4AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
1.0 miNot applicableMaranatha Christian SchoolOther independent school

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Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN3 4AQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN3 4AQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe South African Spaza ShopStirling Road, Swindon, SN3 4WAWalking directions to The South African Spaza Shop

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 4AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Vijay Kumar Manro

Blunsdon and Highworth - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Will Stone

Swindon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSwindonE06000030
Parliamentary ConstituencySwindon NorthE14001536
ParishStanton FitzwarrenE04001096
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & WanboroughE02003219
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swindon 008AE01015473
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced2006-03-01

Frequently asked questions about SN3 4AQ

Is SN3 4AQ (Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough) safe?

The area around SN3 4AQ records about 133 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 4AQ?

The median sale price around SN3 4AQ in Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough is £302,500 (about £332 per square foot) based on 144 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN3 4AQ?

There is 1 school close to SN3 4AQ, including Maranatha Christian School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN3 4AQ?

SN3 4AQ scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 23,393 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN3 4AQ (Broad Blunsdon, South Marston & Wanborough) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swindon North covering SN3 4AQ is Will Stone (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Vijay Kumar Manro (Conservative and Unionist Party).