202,032TOTAL POPULATION
83,705HOUSEHOLDS
4.9%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£28,600AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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SN1 POSTCODE REGION

Swindon (SN1)

The SN1 postcode area is located in the Swindon postcode town region, within the county of Wiltshire, and contains a total of 1365 individual postcodes.

There are 11 electoral wards in the SN1 postcode area, including Calne, Chippenham, Corsham, Devizes, Faringdon, Malmesbury, Marlborough, Melksham, Pewsey, Swindon which come under the local authority of the Swindon Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 26% of people in SN1 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SN1 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The SN1 postcode in the UK covers the City Centre of Swindon and some surrounding suburbs, located in the Wiltshire county of South West England.

SN1 is home to a plethora of historic and cultural attractions, including the Old Town Museum, Outlet Shops, Steam Railway, and of course the infamous Magic Roundabout. Within the city centre, there are plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants to explore. An array of independent shops, as well as the Brunel Centre, offer a great range of retail therapy.

The SN1 district also boasts numerous parks and open green space; Johnson's Boat House is a perfect spot for summer picnics. Swindon Arts Centre, situated in the Town Gardens, presents a variety of live entertainment from music to theatre.

For education, there are a variety of primary and secondary schools in place with facilities for families. Outreach courses are provided by the University of Gloucester, where Swindon is close by.

The nearest train stations from SN1 are Swindon, in the heart of the city centre, and Swindon St. James, located nearby in the Thamesdown Area. Close by the postcode is Junction 16 of the M4 motorway.

SN1 is well-known for its strong sense of community spirit, hosting local events such as the Great Western Festival and the ‘Discover Swindon' fireworks display every year. With its convenient located, the SN1 postcode is an ideal destination to call home and explore your surroundings.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 90%WORKING
  • 10%UNEMPLOYED

10% of people in SN1 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 26%AB
  • 49%C2/C2
  • 25%DE

According to census records, 26% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 75%WHITE
  • 25%NON-WHITE

75% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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SN1Wiltshire

Wiltshire

The county of Wiltshire

SN1 is located in the county of Wiltshire, in England.

Wiltshire has a total population of 706,300, making it the 34th largest county in the UK.

Wiltshire has a total area of 1346 square miles, and a population density of 202 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Wiltshire Postal Town Map
Outward CodeSN1
Postal TownSwindon
MSOA NameSwindon 015
LSOA NameSwindon 015B
CountyWiltshire
RegionWiltshire
CountryEngland
Local AuthoritySwindon
Area ClassificationUrban with City and Town

SN1 Electoral Wards

The postal region of SN1, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Even Swindon
Gorse Hill
Kingshill
Lawn
New Town
Okus
Old Town
Rodbourne
Swindon
Toothill
Walcot
Westlea
Browse Postcodes in SN1

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (SN) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

Your views ofSN1

RS, swindon

Friday, November 1, 2019

I am really glad that I choose SN1 5AH to live.Its a very lively place as town centre is just across the road so shopping ,grocery is really very easy.So many pubs and restaurants are all in the close proximity.Station is nearby and bus stands are also close.In short very good area to live if you want a funfilled life.


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