POSTCODE DECISION REPORT
SN1 3PF 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 22 Jan 2026 · Broadband source year 2024
- Median sold price, last 5 years £225,000Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 22 Jan 2026
- 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
Joined postcode brief
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 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 22 Jan 2026.
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
5 within 400mSN1 3PF links 5 transport stops within 400m and 80 within 800m. 5 local bus or tram access points sit within 400m. The nearest mapped stop is Crombey Street (BCT) at about 261m. The nearest rail or metro access point is Swindon Rail Station at about 1,010m.
Local business
488 within 1200mSN1 3PF currently links 488 mapped local businesses within 1200m of the postcode geometry. Top amenity groups include 176 food and drink, 85 personal services, 76 retail. The closest mapped place is Thush Stores at about 160m. 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 3PF in the current live coverage yet.
Nearby schools
21 nearby school rows21 nearby school rows matched the postcode area for SN1 3PF. Use the schools flow to compare them in more detail.
Crime
Latest month 8SN1 3PF has approximate contextual crime around the postcode from its parent LSOA seam. Latest month shows 8 recorded crimes, rolling twelve month context shows 121, and anti-social behaviour is the top recorded type. The parent LSOA currently spans 29 postcode rows in this seam.
Median sold price, last 5 years
£225,000
Strong sample. Based on 17 sales · Latest sale in data: 22 Jan 2026.
Local business
This OSM snapshot shows the everyday places currently mapped within walking range of SN1 3PF, 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
176 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by fast food (66), restaurant (66), cafe (44).
Amenity group
Personal services
85 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by hairdresser (54), beauty (31).
Amenity group
Retail
76 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by clothes (55), mobile phone (9), hardware (4).
Amenity group
Grocery
66 mapped places currently map into this amenity group, led by convenience (53), supermarket (5), butcher (4).
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.
Grocery
Thush Stores
Convenience at 3, Kent Road, Swindon.
Grocery
Crombey Store
Convenience at 41, Crombey Street, Swindon.
Personal services
Zero Barber Shop
Hairdresser at 18, Dowling Street, Swindon.
Personal services
Inspire Hair & Beauty
Hairdresser at 50, Commercial Road, Swindon.
Food and drink
China Kitchen
Restaurant at 51, Commercial Road, Swindon.
Personal services
Estel
Hairdresser at 39, Commercial Road, 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 3PF 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 3PF.
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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 3PF with the rest of your move shortlist.
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Use viewing and offer planners
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Ask vetted agents
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