Postcode report
SN2 7AJ Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Swindon
About SN2 7AJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
SN2 7AJ is a postcode in Penhill and Upper Stratton, Swindon, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SN2 7AJ, then scores the surrounding small area 70/100 - top 17% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SN2 7AJ are housing and safety, while schools and education 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 SN2 7AJ is based on Swindon 005 Census 2021. It covers 9,928 residents, 3,212 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 17% 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 9/10.
For property prices near SN2 7AJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SN2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £270k from 87 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SN2 7AJ can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 8 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 7 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 0 records marked free and 7 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SN2 7AJ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SN2 7AJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 8 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 SN2 7AJ
Is SN2 7AJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 70/100 (top 17% 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 SN2 7AJ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SN2 7AJ?
10 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 SN2 7AJ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 7 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 SN2 7AJ?
LocaleIQ matched SN2 7AJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SN2 7AJ?
The latest median sold price is £270k based on 87 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SN2 7AJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 8 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.