Living in SN6, Swindon
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around SN6 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 SN6
20 recorded home sales on the streets around central SN6, with a median of £479,000 and a range from £175,000 to £1,170,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHESFORD ELMS HAMPTON, SN6 7RL | detached | £1,170,000 | 2023-03-15 |
| 21 HAMPTON, SN6 7RL | detached | £750,000 | 2023-02-20 |
| CORBIERE HAMPTON, SN6 7RL | detached | £595,000 | 2021-05-21 |
| HAMPTON COTTAGE HAMPTON, SN6 7RL | detached | £975,000 | 2020-08-20 |
| THE OLD STABLE HAMPTON, SN6 7RL | detached | £479,000 | 2018-05-11 |
| VIZCAYA HAMPTON, SN6 7RL | detached | £610,000 | 2017-06-21 |
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
12 schools within 3 miles , of which 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsdown School | Secondary | Good | 2.5 mi |
| Ruskin Junior School | Primary | Good | 2.7 mi |
| Grange Infants' School | Primary | Good | 2.8 mi |
| Highworth Warneford School | Secondary | Requires improvement | 1.1 mi |
| Westrop Primary & Nursery School | Primary | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
| Southfield Junior School | Primary | Not rated | 1.1 mi |
8 state primary and 2 state secondary schools within range, plus 1 fee-paying school.
Private schools
1 fee-paying school within 3 miles: Maranatha Christian School.
All 1 fee-paying schools near SN6, with ages and admissions →
Fee-paying schools are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, not Ofsted, and the ISI publishes no open data feed. That is why they carry no rating here. A missing grade means we cannot see one, not that the school was judged poorly.
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 |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 19.1% |
| Professional occupations | 16.3% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.9% |
| Skilled trades | 13.8% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
2 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central SN6 in 2026-06, most commonly drugs.
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 SN6
What is the average house price in SN6?
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 SN6?
Prices in Swindon are up 4.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in SN6?
The median of 20 recorded sales around central SN6 is £479,000, ranging from £175,000 to £1,170,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in SN6?
12 schools sit within 3 miles of central SN6, and 80% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in SN6?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SN6 in 2026-06, most commonly drugs (Police.uk).
Is SN6 at risk of flooding?
Central SN6 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 SN6 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 80% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £479,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 2 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is SN6 safe?
2 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central SN6 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was drugs. 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? SN6 or SN26, SN6 or SN25, SN6 or SN2.
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