SN38 postcode: what it's like to live there
The SN38 district covers Westlea & Shaw, Lawn & East Wichel, Eldene & Dorcan. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 6 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in SN38
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from SN38 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- Reading: 54 min by train, door to door
- London Paddington: 78 min by train, door to door
Primary schools nearby
- Even Swindon Primary School · SN2 2UJ · Remains Good (2024)
- Robert Le Kyng Primary School · SN1 5HS · Standards maintained (2025) · Top 42% in England
- Westlea Primary School · SN5 7BT · Good (2023) · Bottom 25% in England
- Shaw Ridge Primary School · SN5 5PU · Good (2022) · Top 29% in England
- Lift Hazelwood · SN5 8DR · Good (2023) · Top 18% in England
- Ferndale Primary School & Nursery · SN2 1NX · Remains Good (2024) · Top 18% in England
Secondary schools nearby
- Nova Hreod Academy · SN2 2NQ · Remains Good (2022) · Top 50% in England
- The Deanery CofE Academy · SN1 7DA · Inadequate (2023) · Top 43% in England
- The Commonweal School · SN1 4JE · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 50% in England
- Swindon Academy · SN2 1JR · Report card 2026: Expected standard or better in every area · Top 32% in England
- Lydiard Park Academy · SN5 6HN · Remains Good (2023) · Top 47% in England
- St Joseph's Catholic College · SN3 3LR · Remains Good (2023) · Bottom 43% in England
Neighbourhoods in SN38
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of SN38 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlea & Shaw | 61% | £250k | Low | 5 min |
| Lawn & East Wichel | 19% | £314k | High | 9 min |
| Eldene & Dorcan | 10% | £270k | Low | 10 min |
| Central North | 8% | £200k | Very high | 11 min |
Questions
Where is the SN38 postcode?
SN38 covers 6 neighbourhoods in Westlea & Shaw, Lawn & East Wichel, Eldene & Dorcan, with 124 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in SN38?
The typical home price across SN38's neighbourhoods is £250k, against £300k for England.
How long is the commute from SN38?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: Reading 54 minutes; London Paddington 78 minutes.