Living in SN26, Swindon
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SN26 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 SN26
172 recorded home sales on the streets around central SN26 in the last 2 years, with a median of £380,000 and a range from £104,000 to £815,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 FLORA CLOSE, SN26 8AE | detached | £427,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 55 SUTTON PARK, SN26 7BA | detached | £395,000 | 2026-05-22 |
| 69 EMERALD CRESCENT, SN25 2SL | semi-detached | £171,875 | 2026-05-22 |
| 3 JENKINS CLOSE, SN26 7BX | terraced | £336,000 | 2026-05-21 |
| ROSEWOOD LOWER VILLAGE, SN26 7BJ | detached | £640,000 | 2026-04-29 |
| 31 MINERVA HEIGHTS, SN26 8AB | detached | £385,000 | 2026-04-24 |
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
36 schools within 3 miles , of which 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haydon Wick Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.9 mi |
| Rodbourne Cheney Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 2.2 mi |
| St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 0.3 mi |
| Bridlewood Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Abbey Meads Community Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| William Morris Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.1 mi |
24 state primary and 5 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 |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 20.4% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 19.7% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 11.1% |
| Skilled trades | 10.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
28 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SN26 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 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Swindon's figures.
Common questions about SN26
What is the average house price in SN26?
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 SN26?
Prices in Swindon are up 4.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SN26?
The median of 172 recorded sales around central SN26 in the last 2 years is £380,000, ranging from £104,000 to £815,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SN26?
36 schools sit within 3 miles of central SN26, and 90% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SN26?
28 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SN26 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SN26 at risk of flooding?
Central SN26 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 SN26 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 90% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £380,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 28 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SN26 safe?
28 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SN26 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? SN26 or SN25, SN26 or SN6, SN26 or SN2.
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