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Swindon SN16 9 area guide

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Is Swindon SN16 9 a good place to live?

In Swindon (SN16 9), recorded crime is 99% below the national average, homes sell for around £488,528 on average, there are 6 schools in the area (5 of 5 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 99% below average
A Schools100% Good/Outstanding
E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£488,528
from 144 sales
Population
15,559
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
3.3
per 1,000 · -99% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
6
6 primary · 0 secondary · 5/5 good+
Broadband
73%
gigabit-ready · 96% superfast
Flood risk
High
2.4% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Swindon SN16 9

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Swindon SN16 9 is rated high. Around 2.4% of properties (136 of 5,686) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 59 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual average (mean) sold price in SN16 9, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (26 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in SN16 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 2/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 46
One-person households: 25%
Households with children: 29%
Households: 6,341

Owned 73% · Social rent 9% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SN16 9.

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Swindon SN16 9: frequently asked questions

Is Swindon SN16 9 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Swindon SN16 9?

Recorded crime in Swindon SN16 9 runs at 3.3 per 1,000 properties, 99% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Swindon SN16 9 safe?

Crime in Swindon SN16 9 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Swindon SN16 9 runs at 3.3 per 1,000 properties, 99% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Swindon SN16 9?

Homes in Swindon SN16 9 sell for around £488,528 on average, based on 144 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Swindon SN16 9 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Swindon SN16 9 is rated high. Around 2.4% of properties (136 of 5,686) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 59 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Swindon SN16 9?

There are 6 schools in Swindon SN16 9 (6 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Swindon SN16 9 any good?

Of the 5 Ofsted-rated schools in Swindon SN16 9, 5 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Swindon SN16 9 a deprived area?

Swindon SN16 9 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).