SN3 area guide

House prices, recent sales, crime and schools for the SN3 postcode district in Swindon. Free to read, from official open data. For one address in detail, run a full property report.

Average price
£261,170

Swindon · 2026-05 (UK HPI)

Sales in sample

Land Registry Price Paid

Crimes, last 6 months
1,455

Street-level crime at the district centre

Good or better schools
6

Ofsted rated, within one mile

What the data says about SN3

The average home across Swindon is worth about £261,170 (UK House Price Index, 2026-05), and prices have risen 2.6% over the last year.

Of 211 energy certificates sampled across 12 postcodes in SN3, band C is the most common, and 45.5% of homes sit below band C — the point at which most lenders' green mortgage deals and future rental rules bite.

Police recorded 1,455 crimes around the centre of SN3 in the six months to 2026-06, most often violence and sexual offences (630).

There are 6 schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted within a mile of SN3 in Swindon, including Holy Family Catholic Primary School.

The district covers the Blunsdon and Highworth, Central, Chiseldon and Lawn, Covingham and Dorcan ward areas.

Energy ratings in SN3
A
0 · 0%
B
26 · 12.3%
C
89 · 42.2%
D
78 · 37%
E
18 · 8.5%
F
0 · 0%
G
0 · 0%

Sample of 211 energy certificates from 12 postcodes in SN3, taken from the government energy performance register, most recent lodged 2026. Indicative of the district rather than a full census.

Average prices by property type
All property
£261,170
Detached
£463,488
Semi-detached
£290,164
Terraced
£231,946
Flat
£152,482

Prices changed +2.6% over the last year in Swindon.

Recorded crime in SN3
Violence and sexual offences630
Anti-social behaviour289
Public order112
Criminal damage and arson89
Shoplifting77
Other theft71
Vehicle crime48
Drugs39
Other crime33

Street-level crime from data.police.uk, six months to 2026-06.

Schools near SN3

Primary

  • Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.1 mi
  • Goddard Park Community Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.2 mi
  • Nyland SchoolNot rated · 0.3 mi
  • Nythe Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.3 mi
  • Covingham Park Primary SchoolNot rated · 0.6 mi

Secondary

  • New College SwindonNot rated · 0.6 mi
  • The Dorcan AcademyGood · 0.6 mi
  • St Joseph's Catholic CollegeNot rated · 0.8 mi
  • Lawn Manor AcademyGood · 0.9 mi
  • Crowdys Hill SchoolNot rated · 1.8 mi
Wards covered by SN3

Blunsdon and Highworth · Central · Chiseldon and Lawn · Covingham and Dorcan · Liden, Eldene and Park South · Old Town · Penhill and Upper Stratton · Ridgeway · St Margaret and South Marston · Walcot and Park North

Common questions about SN3

What is the average house price in SN3?

The UK House Price Index puts the average home in Swindon at £261,170 as of 2026-05.

How much does each property type cost in SN3?

Detached £463,488, semi-detached £290,164, terraced £231,946, flats £152,482, based on the UK House Price Index for Swindon.

Is SN3 a safe area?

Police recorded 1,455 crimes near the centre of SN3 in the six months to 2026-06. The most common category was violence and sexual offences with 630 reports. Crime is recorded at street level, so figures vary street to street within the same district.

What EPC rating do homes in SN3 usually have?

Band C is the most common rating in our sample of 211 certificates from SN3, with 45.5% of homes rated below band C. A full property report shows the exact certificate, running costs and recommended improvements for one address.

What are the schools like near SN3?

6 schools within a mile of the SN3 district centre are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Nearby secondaries include New College Swindon. Catchment areas are set by the local authority and can change year to year.

Where does this SN3 data come from?

HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and the UK House Price Index for prices, the government's energy performance register for EPC bands, data.police.uk for crime, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted for schools, and ONS postcode geography. All are published under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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Sources: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data and UK House Price Index, ONS postcode geography, data.police.uk, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.