Postcode report
Is SN1 3AD a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About SN1 3AD: area rating, property, schools and local change
SN1 3AD is a postcode in Walcot and Park North, Swindon, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SN1 3AD, then scores the surrounding small area 54/100 - bottom 48% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SN1 3AD are housing and health, while safety is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SN1 3AD is based on Swindon 017 Census 2021. It covers 7,786 residents, 4,209 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 39, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 22% privately rented, 6% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near SN1 3AD, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SN1 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £233k from 101 rolling sales, up 5.7% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SN1 3AD can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab adds 3 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 3 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SN1 3AD by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SN1 3AD is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 12 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SN1 3AD
Is SN1 3AD a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 54/100 (bottom 48% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SN1 3AD?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SN1 3AD?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near SN1 3AD?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for SN1 3AD?
LocaleIQ matched SN1 3AD to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SN1 3AD?
The latest median sold price is £233k based on 101 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SN1 3AD?
LocaleIQ currently shows 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.