SN5 covers a south-western section of Swindon with a trajectory score of 46.4/100, placing it at the 29th percentile nationally. Property prices have grown at 1.4% compound annual rate over five years, notably slower than rental growth of 5.0% over the same period. Population expansion remains modest at 0.8% across five years. The district is classified as early-stage gentrification, suggesting initial signs of neighbourhood transition. The divergence between rental and capital growth patterns indicates potential yield opportunities, though overall price appreciation remains restrained relative to broader market conditions.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 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 1.7 points this month to 45/100, driven mainly by safety.
31 planning applications submitted in SN5 over the last six months, 5 change of use.
- Partial Discharge of Condition 12 (Relocation of black framed partitions) from previous approval S/26/0036 for the change of use of the building from storage and distribution (Class B8) and children's soft-play/adventure golf course facility (Sui Generis) to general industrial (Class B2), internal and external building refurbishment and alterations, erection of security fencing and other site-wide maintenance worksJun 2026 · pending
- Change of use from car park/ground to car wash incorporating erection of 2no.canopies and storeroom.Apr 2026 · pending
- Change of use (part) from food service supply depot (Class B8) to padel tennis court premises (Class E(d)) with 5 courts, ancillary facilities and associated works.Apr 2026 · pending
Swindon (SN5) common questions
Is Swindon up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Swindon (SN5) as Early. Its trajectory score is 45/100 (Average), in the top 78% of districts nationally. The score is down 5.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is Swindon safe?
Swindon has a safety score of 38/100 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 (SN5) 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 (SN5) is £1,054 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Swindon?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Cheltenham (GL54), Swindon (SN3), Marlborough (SN8), Moreton-In-Marsh (GL56), Cheltenham (GL52). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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