Postcode report
Is SN6 7BA a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About SN6 7BA: area rating, property, schools and local change
SN6 7BA is a postcode in Blunsdon and Highworth, Swindon, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SN6 7BA, then scores the surrounding small area 46/100 - bottom 33% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SN6 7BA are safety and jobs, while housing 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 SN6 7BA is based on Swindon 001 Census 2021. It covers 8,368 residents, 268 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 14% 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 3/10.
For property prices near SN6 7BA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SN6 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £249k from 100 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SN6 7BA can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 3 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SN6 7BA 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 SN6 7BA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record 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 SN6 7BA
Is SN6 7BA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 46/100 (bottom 33% 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 SN6 7BA?
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 SN6 7BA?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SN6 7BA?
LocaleIQ matched SN6 7BA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SN6 7BA?
The latest median sold price is £249k based on 100 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SN6 7BA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.