Is SN1 1BU a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

608 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of SN1 1BU. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
206
Anti-social behaviour
147
Shoplifting
63
Public order
58
Criminal damage & arson
33
Burglary
18
Vehicle crime
16
Other theft
13

House prices

£263,611

Average price in Swindon (2026-07, UK House Price Index). Up 2.6% year on year.

Terraced
£234,559
Semi-detached
£292,505
Detached
£468,279
Flat / maisonette
£153,240

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for SN1 1BU specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near SN1 1BU on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near SN1 1BU on Check Food Hygiene

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