swindon SN26 Postcodes

Swindon (SN26)

The SN26 postcode area is located in the Swindon postcode town region, within the county of Wiltshire, and contains a total of 54 individual postcodes.

There are 0 electoral wards in the SN26 postcode area, including Calne, Chippenham, Corsham, Devizes, Faringdon, Malmesbury, Marlborough, Melksham, Pewsey, Swindon which come under the local authority of the Swindon Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 20% of people in SN26 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of SN26 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

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SN26 is a postcode located in the Swindon district of Wiltshire in the United Kingdom. Swindon is a large town located in the counties of Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, and is well known for its history in manufacturing and engineering. The SN26 postcode district sits to the northeast of Swindon, and contains the villages and hamlets of Blunsdon, Fifield, Purton, Eastcott, Rodbourne Cheney, Even Swindon, Kingston.

SN26 is a generally rural area, and the environment is characterised by open countryside that features agricultural farming, conservation land, and woodland. Blunsdon is the largest village in this postcode area and is located at the foot of a large hill by the same name. This hill was used in stone quarrying during the 19th century, and has since been converted into a nature reserve and golf course. Fifield is a smaller village that has cottages, a village hall, a garage, and a pub, while Purton is a small hamlet with a similar makeup. Eastcott is located close to Upham Brook and is centered around a more urban development than its mainly rural neighbours, while Rodbourne Cheney is a hamlet that offers a few amenities such as a pub, post office, and a village hall.

Even Swindon is a rural hamlet situated within the Chiseldon and Badbury conservation area. Old homes and farmhouses from the 15th century can still be found around this area. Kingston is the smallest settlement in the SN26 postcode, and is located at the southwestern border of the Wroughton parish.

The SN26 postcode district is only a short drive away from the M4 motorway, which makes it a great commuting spot for people travelling to nearby towns such as Cirencester, Cricklade, and Royal Wootton Bassett. The larger towns of Swindon are also easily accessible, as is the city of Gloucester, which is located about 50 miles away.

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