SN1 encompasses Swindon's central areas with a trajectory score of 43.0/100, placing it in the 14th percentile nationally. Property prices have grown at 1.4% compound annual growth rate over five years, significantly below the national average, whilst rental growth reached 5.0% CAGR during the same period. The district shows early-stage gentrification characteristics with population growth of 0.8% over five years, indicating modest demographic expansion. The divergence between rental and price appreciation suggests rental yields may be more favourable than capital growth prospects. Market fundamentals reflect a slower-moving economy typical of secondary regional centres, with conditions substantially different from stronger-performing districts nationally.
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- 1Property prices up 0.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.8% per year
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What's changing in Swindon · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.4 points this month to 43/100, driven mainly by safety.
74 planning applications submitted in SN1 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme proposing 8 homes, 21 change of use, 2 demolition.
- Demolition, change of use and erection of 8 no. Flats (Class C3) and associated works.Feb 2026 · granted
- Demolition of existing structures and replacement with new build garages (Use Class B8).Apr 2026 · pending
- Erection of a first-floor rear extension over the existing ground floor, and the erection of a single-storey rear extension following the demolition of the existing conservatory.Mar 2026 · pending
Swindon (SN1) common questions
Is Swindon up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Swindon (SN1) as Early. Its trajectory score is 43/100 (Average), in the top 87% of districts nationally. The score is down 0.2 points over the last 12 months.
Is Swindon safe?
Swindon has a safety score of 18/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Swindon?
The average property price in Swindon (SN1) is £321k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 0.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Swindon?
The median monthly rent in Swindon (SN1) is £1,054 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Swindon?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Swindon (SN2), Swindon (SN25), Swindon (SN26), Swindon (SN6). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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