Postcode sector · S64 8

Is Swinton a good place to live?

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In Swinton (S64 8), recorded crime is 26% above the national average, homes sell for around £187,037 on average, there are 5 schools in the area (3 of 4 Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding), flood risk from rivers and the sea is high, and it ranks as close to the national average for deprivation (deprivation decile 4/10, where 1 is most deprived).

D Safetycrime 26% above average
B Schools75% Good/Outstanding
E Floodhigh risk
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Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Avg sold price
£187,037
from 179 sales
Population
15,889
Deprivation decile 4/10 (1 = most deprived)
Recorded crime
338.3
per 1,000 · +26% vs UK avg · 2026-04
Schools
5
3 primary · 1 secondary · 3/4 good+
Broadband
94%
gigabit-ready · 100% superfast
Flood risk
High
3.3% of homes · rivers & sea

Flood risk in Swinton S64 8

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Swinton S64 8 is rated high. Around 3.3% of properties (220 of 6,719) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 39 are at significant risk.

Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea, updated 2026-06-27. Surface-water and groundwater flooding are modelled separately and are not included here. Commission an official flood search before purchase.

Sold-price trend (1995–2026)

Annual sold price in S64 8, 1995–2026 — mean (blue) and median (terracotta). The median is the typical sale; a wide gap to the mean means a few high-value sales pull the average up. 2026 is a part year (48 sales so far). Hover a point for both figures. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid.

Recorded crime trend

Recorded crimes per month in S64 8 (May 24–Jun 26, average 92/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age: 46
One-person households: 31%
Households with children: 25%
Households: 7,057

Owned 67% · Social rent 21% · Private rent 11%

Census 2021 (ONS), for S64 8.

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Swinton S64 8: frequently asked questions

Is Swinton S64 8 a good place to live?

What is the crime rate in Swinton S64 8?

Recorded crime in Swinton S64 8 runs at 338.3 per 1,000 properties, 26% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Swinton S64 8 safe?

Crime in Swinton S64 8 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Swinton S64 8 runs at 338.3 per 1,000 properties, 26% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

How much are house prices in Swinton S64 8?

Homes in Swinton S64 8 sell for around £187,037 on average, based on 179 recorded sales (HM Land Registry).

Is Swinton S64 8 at risk of flooding?

Flood risk from rivers and the sea in Swinton S64 8 is rated high. Around 3.3% of properties (220 of 6,719) sit in a modelled flood zone, of which 39 are at significant risk.

How many schools are there in Swinton S64 8?

There are 5 schools in Swinton S64 8 (3 primary, 1 secondary), per the DfE Get Information about Schools register.

Are the schools in Swinton S64 8 any good?

Of the 4 Ofsted-rated schools in Swinton S64 8, 3 (75%) are rated Good or Outstanding (Ofsted).

Is Swinton S64 8 a deprived area?

Swinton S64 8 sits in deprivation decile 4 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it around the national average for England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).