swindon SN5 Postcodes
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Swindon (SN5)
The SN5 postcode area is located in the Swindon postcode town region, within the county of Wiltshire, and contains a total of 1673 individual postcodes.
There are 30 electoral wards in the SN5 postcode area, including Calne, Chippenham, Corsham, Devizes, Faringdon, Malmesbury, Marlborough, Melksham, Pewsey, Swindon which come under the local authority of the Wiltshire Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 25% of people in SN5 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 SN5 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.
The SN5 postcode is used in the South Swindon area. It is located in the district of Swindon in Wiltshire, England and covers part of the suburbs of Chiseldon, Chiseldon Common, Chiseldon Hill, Eastcott, Eldene, Greenmeadow, Haydon Wick, Lawn, Liden, Old Town, Rodbourne Cheney, Toothill, Westlea and Wichelstowe.
SN5 is a mainly residential area, however there are a number of retail outlets, health care facilities and leisure services in the postcode area. Wiltshire Council provides education for children of school age living in the area, including primary and secondary schools, as well as sixth form colleges.
The area features a variety of parks and green spaces, such as Greenmeadow and Liden Community Parks, which offer play parks for children, sports pitches, flower beds and mature shrubbery. Toothill Nature Reserve is a nature reserve located in SN5. This reserve is made up of grassland, woodland, meadows and reed bed habitats, encouraging wildlife into the area.
SN5 is serviced by the Great Western Railway, connecting the area to London Paddington. There are three stations in this postcode area - Liden, Rodboune Cheney and Swindon, providing connections to Swindon station which has direct links to London and other major cities.
SN5 also has a number of regular bus services, with several routes connecting the area to other parts of the town including the boat road Loop, bus X169 to Heathrow airport, bus X99 to Swindon and the town centre, and many other services.
SN5 is popular with commuters and young families as it is only a short distance away from the M4 motorway. This towns proximity to London, Bristol, Oxford and Bath, as well as its excellent transport links, makes it a desirable location to live. The area also boasts a selection of supermarkets, restaurants, shops and other amenities.
Demographics
Wiltshire
SN5 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.
| Outward Code | SN5 |
| Postal Town | Swindon |
| MSOA Name | Wiltshire 003 |
| LSOA Name | Wiltshire 003C |
| County | Wiltshire |
| Region | Wiltshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
SN5 Electoral Wards
The postal region of SN5, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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BBC NewsBarrow 0-2 Swindon Town
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 25% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.