Living in SN38, Swindon
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SN38 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 SN38
145 recorded home sales on the streets around central SN38 in the last 2 years, with a median of £220,000 and a range from £97,500 to £307,000. Mostly terraced houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLAT 5 BRITANNIA HOUSE REDCLIFFE STREET, SN2 2AW | flat-maisonette | £142,000 | 2026-06-12 |
| 68 ROSE STREET, SN2 2HZ | terraced | £195,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 5 MONTAGU STREET, SN2 2HL | terraced | £190,000 | 2026-06-08 |
| 163 REDCLIFFE STREET, SN2 2DA | terraced | £208,500 | 2026-05-29 |
| 174 REDCLIFFE STREET, SN2 2DA | terraced | £181,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 27 MEADOW ROAD, SN2 2UG | terraced | £240,000 | 2026-05-22 |
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
55 schools within 3 miles , of which 82% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodbourne Cheney Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.4 mi |
| Lift East Wichel | Primary | Outstanding | 1.6 mi |
| Haydon Wick Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.7 mi |
| Westlea Primary School | Primary | Good | 0.7 mi |
| Shaw Ridge Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
| Lift Hazelwood | Primary | Good | 1.0 mi |
41 state primary and 8 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 | 15.4% |
| Professional occupations | 14.2% |
| Skilled trades | 11.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 11.4% |
| Sales and customer service | 10.9% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
257 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SN38 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 2 (medium 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 SN38
What is the average house price in SN38?
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 SN38?
Prices in Swindon are up 4.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SN38?
The median of 145 recorded sales around central SN38 in the last 2 years is £220,000, ranging from £97,500 to £307,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SN38?
55 schools sit within 3 miles of central SN38, and 82% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SN38?
257 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SN38 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is SN38 at risk of flooding?
Central SN38 sits in Zone 2 (medium probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is SN38 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 82% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £220,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 257 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SN38 safe?
257 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SN38 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? SN38 or SN1, SN38 or SN5, SN38 or SN2.
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