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Swindon SN5 5 area guide

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Is Swindon SN5 5 a good place to live?

In Swindon (SN5 5), recorded crime is 51% below the national average, homes sell for around £310,672 on average, there are 3 schools in the area (1 of 1 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 9/10, where 1 is most deprived).

A Safetycrime 51% below average
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
£310,672
from 150 sales
Population
12,612
Deprivation decile 9/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
130.3
per 1,000 · -51% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
3 primary · 0 secondary · 1/1 good+
Broadband
99%
gigabit-ready · 99% superfast
Flood risk
High
0.1% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Swindon SN5 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Swindon SN5 5 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (5 of 4,065) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 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 SN5 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (42 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 SN5 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 35/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 40
One-person households: 24%
Households with children: 34%
Households: 5,182

Owned 75% · Social rent 7% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SN5 5.

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Swindon SN5 5: frequently asked questions

Is Swindon SN5 5 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Swindon SN5 5?

Recorded crime in Swindon SN5 5 runs at 130.3 per 1,000 properties, 51% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Swindon SN5 5 safe?

Crime in Swindon SN5 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Swindon SN5 5 runs at 130.3 per 1,000 properties, 51% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Swindon SN5 5?

Homes in Swindon SN5 5 sell for around £310,672 on average, based on 150 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Swindon SN5 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Swindon SN5 5 is rated high. Around 0.1% of properties (5 of 4,065) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 2 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Swindon SN5 5?

There are 3 schools in Swindon SN5 5 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Swindon SN5 5 any good?

Of the 1 Ofsted-rated schools in Swindon SN5 5, 1 (100%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Swindon SN5 5 a deprived area?

Swindon SN5 5 sits in deprivation decile 9 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).