Postcode SN5 8WQ is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Kingshill & Okus area. It has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 67.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Kingshill & Okus is £59,229 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 1.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest medium park is Mayenden Park.
Kingshill & Okus has a moderate level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,587 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.
Kingshill & Okus has a high crime rate, with approximately 67.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Kingshill & Okus is £59,229 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 177 ft away from SN5 8WQ.
Kingshill & Okus near SN5 8WQ 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mayenden Park | Medium | Walking directions to Mayenden Park |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £214,500 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £560,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £420,000 |
| Flats | 15 | £113,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £279,900 |
| Terraced | 54 | £209,000 |
10 year median price trend in Central
In the SN5 8WQ postcode area, located within Kingshill & Okus, there are 5 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN5 8WQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | M&S Foodhall | Wootton Bassett Road, Swindon, SN5 8WA | Walking directions to M&S Foodhall |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | Paddington Drive, Swindon, SN5 7AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | park & shop | 212-213 Kingshill Road, Swindon, SN1 4NG | Walking directions to park & shop |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.