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Swindon SN3 3 area guide

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Is Swindon SN3 3 a good place to live?

In Swindon (SN3 3), recorded crime is 32% above the national average, homes sell for around £315,896 on average, there are 5 schools in the area, flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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
£315,896
from 122 sales
Population
21,574
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
352.4
per 1,000 · +32% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
3 primary · 1 secondary
Broadband
99%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.2% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Swindon SN3 3

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Swindon SN3 3 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (8 of 5,201) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 7 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 SN3 3, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (18 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 SN3 3 (May 24–Apr 26, average 72/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 42
One-person households: 31%
Households with children: 29%
Households: 8,944

Owned 58% · Social rent 28% · Private rent 13%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SN3 3.

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Swindon SN3 3: frequently asked questions

Is Swindon SN3 3 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Swindon SN3 3?

Recorded crime in Swindon SN3 3 runs at 352.4 per 1,000 properties, 32% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Swindon SN3 3 safe?

Crime in Swindon SN3 3 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Swindon SN3 3 runs at 352.4 per 1,000 properties, 32% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Swindon SN3 3?

Homes in Swindon SN3 3 sell for around £315,896 on average, based on 122 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Swindon SN3 3 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Swindon SN3 3 is rated high. Around 0.2% of properties (8 of 5,201) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 7 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Swindon SN3 3?

There are 5 schools in Swindon SN3 3 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Swindon SN3 3 a deprived area?

Swindon SN3 3 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).