Swindon Postcode Areas (SN1–SN6)

Swindon's main postcode districts run from SN1 (town centre and Old Town) to SN6 (Highworth, Cricklade, and villages). The SN postcode area covers Swindon borough plus parts of north Wiltshire and Oxfordshire. Use this guide to see which neighbourhoods fall where — for detailed area guides, see Swindon areas & neighbourhoods or best areas to live.

Map of Swindon – postcode areas SN1 to SN6
Swindon's postcode areas cover the town and surrounding villages. Credit: The Swindon Post
SN1–SN6Main postcode districts
829 sq milesSN area covers
Wiltshire + OxonBeyond Swindon borough
Swindon postcode areas – quick reference
PostcodeLocationKey neighbourhoods
SN1Town centre south, Old TownOld Town, Railway Village, Eastcott, Walcot (part)
SN2Town centre northShaw, Rodbourne, Penhill, Upper Stratton, Kingsdown
SN3East SwindonStratton St Margaret, Covingham, Dorcan, Liden, Nythe, Eldene, Park South
SN4Villages (Swindon & Wiltshire)Wroughton, Chiseldon, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wanborough, Clyffe Pypard
SN5West SwindonToothill, Freshbrook, Peatmoor, Westlea, Lydiard, Purton
SN6North & east (towns & villages)Highworth, Cricklade, Shrivenham, Watchfield, Ashton Keynes

Source: Royal Mail / OpenStreetMap

SN1 – Town centre and Old Town

SN1 covers Swindon's historic core south of the railway: Old Town, the Railway Village, and Eastcott. It includes the town centre shopping areas, the STEAM Museum, Designer Outlet, and the Georgian High Street. The most densely built district in the SN area. Explore Old Town, Railway Village, and Eastcott.

SN2 – North Swindon

SN2 runs north of the railway line, taking in Shaw, Rodbourne, Penhill, Upper Stratton, and Kingsdown. Residential areas with local shopping, the Link Centre, and good transport to the town centre and M4. See Shaw, Rodbourne, and Upper Stratton.

SN3 – East Swindon

SN3 covers the eastern suburbs: Stratton St Margaret, Covingham, Dorcan, Liden, Nythe, Eldene, and Park South. Family-oriented neighbourhoods with Coate Water Country Park nearby, local schools, and bus links to the town centre and Great Western Hospital. Explore Liden, Covingham, and Dorcan.

SN4 – Villages

SN4 spans villages in Swindon borough and north Wiltshire: Wroughton, Chiseldon, Royal Wootton Bassett, Wanborough, Clyffe Pypard, Broad Town, and others. Mix of village life with Swindon and M4 access. See Wroughton and Chiseldon.

SN5 – West Swindon

SN5 covers West Swindon: Toothill, Freshbrook, Peatmoor, Westlea, Lydiard, and Purton. Home to the Link Centre, West Swindon shopping, Lydiard Park, and a mix of housing from the 1950s onwards. Explore West Swindon and Lydiard.

SN6 – Highworth, Cricklade and villages

SN6 takes in market towns and villages northeast of Swindon: Highworth, Cricklade, Shrivenham, Watchfield, Ashton Keynes, and others. Spans Swindon borough, Wiltshire, and Vale of White Horse. See Highworth.

Sub-postcodes (SN25, SN26, etc.)

More specific postcodes (e.g. SN25 for Priory Vale, Tadpole Garden Village; SN26 for Blunsdon) fall within these main districts. Check Royal Mail's postcode finder for exact addresses.

Explore Swindon areas

Detailed guides for Old Town, Wichelstowe, Shaw, Liden, and more – character, transport, schools.

Swindon areas & neighbourhoods

Information correct as of 18 February 2026. Postcode boundaries can change. For addresses, use Royal Mail's postcode finder. For where to live and house prices, see best areas to live in Swindon and housing & property.