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SN2 7JN Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?

Lower crime rate3.1/10

Violence And Sexual OffencesAnti Social BehaviourPublic OrderCriminal Damage And Arson…and 2 more

Trend +10% versus prior comparable archive

Lower-income area 0/10

Neighbourhood wellbeingDecile 1/10England
Median sold price£270kSN2 sample - 87 sales
MeasureImmediate areaAverage for Swindon
Main ethnic groupWhite
Immediate area90.2%Average for Swindon83.4%
Significant presencewhite other, mixed white black caribbean, black african
Immediate area7.6%Average for Swindon8.5%
Main religionChristian
Immediate area47.6%Average for Swindon46.9%
Population densityPeople per sq km
Immediate area3,212Average for Swindon3,508
Main age bandAged 18 to 64
Immediate area59.5%Average for Swindon61.6%
Main tenureOwner-occupied
Immediate area70.7%Average for Swindon63.7%
Main country of birthuk
Immediate area76.2%Average for Swindon72.7%

Census 2021 — surrounding statistical neighbourhood

Mostly owner-occupied70.7% dominant

Owned70.7%
Private rent11.2%
Social rent17.1%

Plenty of well-rated schools 11 within 1 mile

Kids clubs

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Child-friendly activities nearby 3 matched

Barre Fit BasicsAges 11+ · Haydon Centre & Gym · 3.2 km
Dance
Social Dance BasicsAges 11-110 · Haydon Centre & Gym · 3.2 km
Dance
Social Dance BasicsAges 11-110 · Haydon Centre & Gym · 3.2 km
Dance

Planning & local change

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Some local changes nearby

Planning records shownNo local matchescheck council feed
Roadworks5street disruption
HMO licencesNone listedshared housing

About SN2 7JN: area rating, property, schools and local change

SN2 7JN 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 7JN, then scores the surrounding small area 43/100 - bottom 28% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.

The strongest signals around SN2 7JN are safety and jobs, while local prosperity 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 7JN 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 1/10.

For property prices near SN2 7JN, 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 7JN can compare 11 state schools within one mile, including 9 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 lists 3 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.

For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SN2 7JN 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 7JN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 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 7JN

Is SN2 7JN a good area to live?

LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 43/100 (bottom 28% 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 7JN?

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 7JN?

11 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 7JN?

LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.

What demographics are available for SN2 7JN?

LocaleIQ matched SN2 7JN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.

What are typical property prices in SN2 7JN?

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 7JN?

LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.