swindon SN7 Postcodes

Swindon (SN7)

The SN7 postcode area is located in the Swindon postcode town region, within the county of Oxfordshire, and contains a total of 671 individual postcodes.

There are 57 electoral wards in the SN7 postcode area, including Calne, Chippenham, Corsham, Devizes, Faringdon, Malmesbury, Marlborough, Melksham, Pewsey, Swindon which come under the local authority of the Vale of White Horse Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 39% of people in SN7 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 SN7 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.

SN7 is a postcode district in the Swindon post town in the Swindon district. It is located in the northeast of the borough, with the boundary being the River Ray. It includes the localities of Watchfield, Bishopstone and Shrivenham, all of which fall under the South Oxfordshire district council. SN7 is traditionally an agricultural area, however, it has seen significant growth in more recent years, becoming a popular area for commuters due to its close proximity to both Oxford and Swindon.

SN7 is largely rural, with small villages and hamlets such as Bishopstone, Charlton, Coleshill, Fernham, Great Coxwell, Hatford, Little Coxwell, Netherton, Radcot, Rowstock, Watchfield, Uffington and Wicksey forming its landscape. Large portions of the area also make up part of the military training area, The Salisbury Plain Training Area. It is home to RAF Lyneham, which provides a range of services and training to the British Armed Forces.

SN7 also has two major roads running through its area; the A420, which connects Swindon to Oxford and the A367 towards the village of Faringdon in Oxfordshire. SN7 is served by a variety of public transport such as bus and coach services, although the majority of residents tend to use their own personal vehicles for travelling.

SN7 provides a mix of modern and traditional English villages, many of which have experienced recent levels of development and are known to be popular among commuters. It is a largely agricultural area, with strong links to the British Armed Forces, as well as being situated close to nearby Oxford and Swindon which makes it a popular option for those looking for good transport links.

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