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Swindon SN9 5 area guide

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Is Swindon SN9 5 a good place to live?

In Swindon (SN9 5), recorded crime is 30% below the national average, homes sell for around £432,868 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

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Flood risk in Swindon SN9 5

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Swindon SN9 5 is rated high. Around 6.4% of properties (212 of 3,316) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 153 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)

1995: £84,624 (101 sales)1996: £96,578 (106 sales)1997: £103,326 (110 sales)1998: £119,742 (102 sales)1999: £154,472 (121 sales)2000: £158,593 (142 sales)2001: £198,274 (106 sales)2002: £212,668 (120 sales)2003: £245,373 (94 sales)2004: £259,524 (119 sales)2005: £260,301 (106 sales)2006: £334,263 (109 sales)2007: £293,958 (124 sales)2008: £245,874 (97 sales)2009: £255,602 (68 sales)2010: £276,337 (76 sales)2011: £433,760 (63 sales)2012: £281,021 (57 sales)2013: £304,509 (82 sales)2014: £300,773 (128 sales)2015: £325,804 (114 sales)2016: £326,608 (93 sales)2017: £474,547 (101 sales)2018: £369,782 (111 sales)2019: £351,131 (92 sales)2020: £423,532 (91 sales)2021: £426,277 (141 sales)2022: £441,752 (91 sales)2023: £501,170 (84 sales)2024: £432,868 (73 sales)2025: £418,131 (89 sales)2026: £363,661 (19 sales) 2026: £363,661 (19 sales) — part year so far £501,170 £84,624 1995 2026*

Annual average (mean) sold price in SN9 5, 1995–2026. 2026 is a part year (19 sales so far) — shown greyed. Hover a point to read its value. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 12 crimesJun 24: 13 crimesJul 24: 18 crimesAug 24: 19 crimesSep 24: 17 crimesOct 24: 19 crimesNov 24: 14 crimesDec 24: 15 crimesJan 25: 11 crimesFeb 25: 17 crimesMar 25: 20 crimesApr 25: 28 crimesMay 25: 22 crimesJun 25: 14 crimesJul 25: 21 crimesAug 25: 15 crimesSep 25: 8 crimesOct 25: 14 crimesNov 25: 14 crimesDec 25: 9 crimesJan 26: 17 crimesFeb 26: 15 crimesMar 26: 16 crimesApr 26: 33 crimes Apr 26: 33 crimes 33 8 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in SN9 5 (May 24–Apr 26, average 17/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
51
One-person households
30%
Households with children
22%
Households
4,050

Owned 66% · Social rent 15% · Private rent 18%

Census 2021 (ONS), for SN9 5.

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Swindon SN9 5: frequently asked questions

Is Swindon SN9 5 a good place to live?

In Swindon (SN9 5), recorded crime is 30% below the national average, homes sell for around £432,868 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 6/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Swindon SN9 5?

Recorded crime in Swindon SN9 5 runs at 188.6 per 1,000 properties, 30% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Swindon SN9 5 safe?

Crime in Swindon SN9 5 is below the national average. Recorded crime in Swindon SN9 5 runs at 188.6 per 1,000 properties, 30% below the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Swindon SN9 5?

Homes in Swindon SN9 5 sell for around £432,868 on average, based on 73 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Swindon SN9 5 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Swindon SN9 5 is rated high. Around 6.4% of properties (212 of 3,316) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 153 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Swindon SN9 5?

There are 5 schools in Swindon SN9 5 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Is Swindon SN9 5 a deprived area?

Swindon SN9 5 sits in deprivation decile 6 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).