swindon SN3 Postcodes

Swindon (SN3)

The SN3 postcode area is located in the Swindon postcode town region, within the county of Wiltshire, and contains a total of 1601 individual postcodes.

There are 19 electoral wards in the SN3 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 SN3 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 SN3 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.

The SN3 postcode in the Swindon district (in the UK) is situated in south-west corner of Wiltshire. This postcode covers the area of Penhill, Stratton St Margaret, Toothill, Park North, Haydon Wick, Moredon, Abbeymeads, Gorse Hill, Cheney Manor and Kingshill.

This area of Swindon is popular for its shopping malls, entertainment venues, leisure activities and historic sites. The Orbital Shopping Centre was opened in 2001 and is a popular destination for shopping, dining and leisure activities. Other shopping centres in the SN3 region include Haydon Centre, Toothill Shopping Centre and Abbeymeads Shopping Centre.

For entertainment, SN3 residents enjoy the Haydon Wick Community Centre and Haydon Wick play park, Abbeymeads cinema, Victoria Park, Gorse Hill Sports Complex, the arts and museum centre in Swindon and the popular Old Town featuring a Baroque style church and the Cobblestones Museum.

This area of Swindon is home to a variety of leisure and recreational centres and facilities. These include various gyms, sports centres and swimming pools. There are the Haydon Wick and Vauxhall Motors petrol station and motorbike clubs as well.

In terms of education, the SN3 postcode includes two secondary schools, five primary schools, two sixth form colleges, and an academy. Secondary schools in the area are Kingshill School and The Ridge Arts Academy. Primary schools include Kingfisher Primary School, St Margaret's CEVC Primary School and Penhill Community Primary School and Haydon Primary School. Sixth form colleges in SN3 are Swindon College and SELS sixth form college.

In terms of historic sites, SN3 postcode has some impressive ancient monuments, including two Early Norman castles and an Anglo-Saxon burial ground. Cheney Manor is a Grade II listed Georgian property set within landscaped gardens and includes a Grade I listed house built in the early 18th century and a Grade II listed tithe barn. In Park North, Moredon is a Tudor manor house, built in the 16th century and set within half acre of garden . Furthermore, The Ridgeway Path is an ancient earthwork running along a chalk ridge and offering stunning views across Wiltshire.

SN3 is an area combining modern amenities with a range of historic sights, activities and attractions. It is a popular residential area with a variety of choices for leisure and recreation, as well as a strong sense of community.

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