SN4 in Swindon sits at the 39th percentile nationally with a trajectory score of 48.4, indicating average market conditions. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at a compound annual rate of 1.4%, whilst rental yields have expanded more substantially at 5.0% CAGR. Population growth has been modest at 0.8% over the same period. The district is classified as pre-cursor stage gentrification, suggesting early-phase demographic or infrastructure shifts that may precede broader redevelopment. The divergence between price and rental growth indicates rental market activity outpacing capital appreciation, relevant for investors evaluating yield strategies versus capital gains potential.
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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 0.3 points this month to 48/100, driven mainly by safety.
56 planning applications submitted in SN4 over the last six months, including 1 new build residential scheme proposing 7 homes, 2 change of use, 2 demolition.
- Erection of 7 dwellings (Class C3) and associated works.Jun 2026 · pending
- Demolition of existing garages and replacement of garages and store and associated works.Jun 2026 · pending
- Change of use of existing youth residential and day conference centre from use class C2 to use class C3 to provide two dwellings (including the demolition of redundant buildings).Mar 2026 · pending
Swindon (SN4) common questions
Is Swindon up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies Swindon (SN4) as Pre-Cursor. Its trajectory score is 48/100 (Average), in the top 61% of districts nationally. The score is down 1.9 points over the last 12 months.
Is Swindon safe?
Swindon has a safety score of 55/100 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 (SN4) 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 (SN4) is £1,054 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Swindon?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Pewsey (SN9), Cirencester (GL7), Swindon (SN26), Swindon (SN25), Swindon (SN6). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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