Living in SN2, Swindon
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SN2 in Swindon. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Swindon: £265,666, up 4.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider South West average is £304,562.
What actually sold around SN2
103 recorded home sales on the streets around central SN2 in the last 2 years, with a median of £245,000 and a range from £105,000 to £475,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 46 KITCHENER STREET, SN2 1EZ | terraced | £230,000 | 2026-06-03 |
| 4 PINETREE RISE, SN25 3BY | detached | £315,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| 467 CRICKLADE ROAD, SN2 1AQ | terraced | £170,000 | 2026-05-18 |
| 63 BEECH AVENUE, SN2 1JZ | semi-detached | £247,500 | 2026-05-15 |
| 207 CRICKLADE ROAD, SN2 1AE | terraced | £215,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 79 MAY CLOSE, SN2 1XA | flat-maisonette | £105,000 | 2026-05-11 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
60 schools within 3 miles , of which 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodbourne Cheney Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 0.7 mi |
| Haydon Wick Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.2 mi |
| Lift East Wichel | Primary | Outstanding | 2.5 mi |
| Gorse Hill Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Moredon Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Drove Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.3 mi |
42 state primary and 10 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Elementary occupations | 18.8% |
| Process, plant and machine operatives | 13.6% |
| Skilled trades | 10.9% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.6% |
| Associate professional and technical | 10.0% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
236 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SN2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (most deprived nationally), based on Swindon's figures.
Common questions about SN2
What is the average house price in SN2?
The average sold price in Swindon is £265,666 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in SN2?
Prices in Swindon are up 4.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SN2?
The median of 103 recorded sales around central SN2 in the last 2 years is £245,000, ranging from £105,000 to £475,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SN2?
60 schools sit within 3 miles of central SN2, and 86% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SN2?
236 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SN2 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SN2 at risk of flooding?
Central SN2 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SN2 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 86% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £245,000; the area sits in decile 2 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 236 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SN2 safe?
236 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SN2 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? SN2 or SN38, SN2 or SN1, SN2 or SN25.
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