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Swindon SN8 2 area guide

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Is Swindon SN8 2 a good place to live?

In Swindon (SN8 2), recorded crime is 98% below the national average, homes sell for around £648,384 on average, there are 3 schools in the area, 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).

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
£648,384
from 69 sales
Population
12,898
Deprivation decile 8/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
4.3
per 1,000 · -98% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
3
3 primary · 0 secondary
Broadband
19%
gigabit-ready · 79% superfast
Flood risk
High
1.7% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Swindon SN8 2

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Swindon SN8 2 is rated high. Around 1.7% of properties (67 of 4,027) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 37 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 SN8 2, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (24 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 SN8 2 (Jul 24–Apr 26, average 1/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 50
One-person households: 27%
Households with children: 26%
Households: 5,475

Owned 68% · Social rent 14% · Private rent 17%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SN8 2.

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Swindon SN8 2: frequently asked questions

Is Swindon SN8 2 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Swindon SN8 2?

Recorded crime in Swindon SN8 2 runs at 4.3 per 1,000 properties, 98% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Swindon SN8 2 safe?

Crime in Swindon SN8 2 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Swindon SN8 2 runs at 4.3 per 1,000 properties, 98% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Swindon SN8 2?

Homes in Swindon SN8 2 sell for around £648,384 on average, based on 69 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Swindon SN8 2 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Swindon SN8 2 is rated high. Around 1.7% of properties (67 of 4,027) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 37 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Swindon SN8 2?

There are 3 schools in Swindon SN8 2 (3 primary, 0 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Swindon SN8 2 a deprived area?

Swindon SN8 2 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).