POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
SN1 3BB postcode decision report
Strong move-check signal
Gigabit availability is strong at 100%. There is no direct flood feature match in the current postcode geometry seam. Nearby planning activity is quiet in the current radius. 21 nearby school rows are available for shortlist follow-up.
Live across price, planning, connectivity, flood, and nearby schools | Sold prices through 10 Oct 2025 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £150,000Based on 18 sales · Latest sale in data: 10 Oct 2025
- Gigabit availability 100%Ofcom coverage year 2024
- Flood signal No direct matchPostcode geometry summary
- Nearby planning QuietCurrent applications plus recent decisions within the live postcode radius
- Nearby schools 21 matchedSchools are currently surfaced by postcode area for shortlist follow-up
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Start with the direct signals below, then move into planning, schools, tools, and learning if this postcode still looks viable.
Median sold price, last 5 years
Strong sampleStrong sample. Based on 18 sales · Latest sale in data: 10 Oct 2025.
Broadband
Strong broadband coverageGigabit availability is 100%, with 100% of premises at at least 300 Mbps and 0% below the Universal Service Obligation.
Flood risk
No direct flood matchThe current postcode summary does not intersect any flood-zone features, so there is no direct flood flag from this seam.
Transport
13 within 400mSN1 3BB links 13 transport stops within 400m and 51 within 800m. 13 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Cannon Street (BCT) at about 90m. No rail or metro access point was found within 1200m.
Local business
390 within 1200mSN1 3BB currently links 390 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 141 food and drink, 80 personal services, 60 grocery. The closest mapped place is Tasty Chinese Takeaway at about 11m. The current amenity availability signal scores 100/100.
Jobs
3,315 online job adverts observedSwindon local authority · Jun 2026. No comparable movement yet
Planning watch
No nearby matchesNo nearby planning rows matched SN1 3BB in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
21 nearby school rows21 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for SN1 3BB. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 13SN1 3BB has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 13 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 253, and violence and sexual offences is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 53 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£150,000
Strong sample. Based on 18 sales · Latest sale in data: 10 Oct 2025.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of SN1 3BB, so you can judge convenience before deeper street-level checks.
Amenity availability
Convenience score 100/100
Basis: postcode exact. Nearby local-business counts use a 1200m radius from the postcode geometry and list only the closest mapped places.
Amenity group
Food and drink
141 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by restaurant (56), fast food (53), cafe (32).
Amenity group
Personal services
80 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (53), beauty (27).
Amenity group
Grocery
60 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (48), supermarket (5), bakery (3).
Amenity group
Nightlife
42 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by pub (24), bar (18).
Closest mapped places
Use this as a first-pass convenience check, then confirm current opening status and fit on the ground before you rely on it.
Food and drink
Tasty Chinese Takeaway
Restaurant at 74, Victoria Road, Swindon.
Personal services
Tanglez
Hairdresser at 77, Victoria Road, Swindon.
Food and drink
Papa John's
Fast Food at 136, Victoria Road, Swindon.
Food and drink
The 48
Restaurant at Victoria Road, Swindon.
Food and drink
Grano Lab
Restaurant at 131, Victoria Road, Swindon.
Food and drink
Mr Cod
Fast Food at 130, Victoria Road, Old Town, Swindon.
Nearby schools
Use the postcode snapshot to decide whether this place stays on your shortlist, then carry the same geography into the schools flow for side-by-side comparison.
Primary
Drove Primary School
Primary option in SN1 3AH. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
East Wichel Primary School & Nursery
Primary option in SN1 7AG. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
Primary
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Primary option in SN1 2LU. Use the schools flow for fuller comparison once you shortlist it.
School comparison
Compare nearby schools
Open side-by-side school comparison for SN1 3BB before you shortlist homes.
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Check planning again
Use the planning watch tool if you want a faster postcode scan alongside the flagship planning page.
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Check broadband and mobile
Use the broadband and mobile checker to pressure-test everyday connectivity around SN1 3BB.
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Check flood risk
Use the flood risk checker before you rule a postcode in or out.
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Read postcode and area guides
Browse practical articles that help you compare postcodes like SN1 3BB with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
Open planners and templates like the viewing checklist, offer planning sheet, and before you move checklist while you assess SN1 3BB.
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Ask vetted agents
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