Manchester Road is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN1 2AB is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Manchester Road, Swindon, SN1 2AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN1 2AF, SN1 2BX, SN1 2BL, SN1 2AA, SN1 2BN, SN1 2BT, SN1 2AX, SN1 2BU, SN1 2AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN1 2AB is primarily male, with 53.2% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40.9% | 46.8% | 5.9% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 59.1% | 53.2% | -5.9% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SN1 2AB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.6% | 28.5% | -4.1% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.7% | 62.3% | 6.6% | 44.2% | 18.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 3.8% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.4% | 47.4% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -1.0% |
| Good health | 47.9% | 42.2% | -5.7% | 33.6% | 8.6% |
| Fair health | 7% | 8.3% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 1.9% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.1% | 23.4% | 1.3% | 18.2% | 5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.8% | 23.2% | -0.6% | 9.6% | 13.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 10.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 5.8% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -11.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.1% | 17.2% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -16.6% |
| Other | 21.8% | 15.4% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 12.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 11% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 6.5% | 5.1% | -1.4% | 1.1% | 4.0% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 43.1% | 74% | 30.9% | 3.1% | 70.9% |
| Pakistani | 5.2% | 1.6% | -3.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 3% | 0.2% | -2.8% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 34.4% | 11% | -23.4% | 81.4% | -70.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, just 17.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 40.6% | 17.7% | -22.9% | 83.2% | -65.5% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 3.5% | 1.1% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 47.9% | 73.8% | 25.9% | 5.6% | 68.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 17.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 25.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 40.1% | 17.7% | -22.4% | 83.2% | -65.5% |
| 10+ Years | 12.2% | 25.3% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 16% | 25.9% | 9.9% | 2.9% | 23.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 21.2% | 16.1% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 15% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 19.9% | 76.7% | -56.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 42.1% | 0.5% | 41.6% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 27.3% | 1.2% | 26.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.4% | 37.2% | -32.8% |
| Christian | 80.2% | 46.2% | 34.0% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Sikh | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manchester Road was 43.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 80.1% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Manchester Road has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 99 local areas in Central and the 314th lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Manchester Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-05-10 | £255,319 |
| 20 Manchester Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £203,000 | 2019-11-01 | £259,346 |
| 10 Manchester Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2015-06-26 | £252,385 |
| 28 Manchester Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2014-07-31 | £213,768 |
| 17 Manchester Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2013-02-08 | £223,801 |
SN1 2AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 231 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Other | 26 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 53 |
| Transport and storage | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove Primary School Drove Road , SN1 3AH | 4out of 4 | 926 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Groundwell Road , SN1 2LU | 2out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Primary School Avening Street , Gorse Hill SN2 8BZ | 2out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery Wiltshire Avenue , SN2 1NX | 3out of 4 | 1,150 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Queens Drive , SN3 1AR | 2out of 4 | 1,151 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 1,070 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 1,916 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 2,092 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,571 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Swindon New College Drive , SN3 1AH | - not rated | 2,040 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon Academy Beech Avenue , SN2 1JR | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 1,925 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 3,059 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | 1out of 4 | 3,138 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anand Sweets | 124 Manchester Road, Swindon | 69 yd | |
| Peri Peri Cafe | 117 Manchester Road, Swindon | 102 yd | |
| Turkish Community Centre | 51 Manchester Road, Swindon | 186 yd | |
| Nemrut Turkish Restaurant | 96 Manchester Road, Swindon | 254 yd | |
| Super Mario Fast Food (The Tap And Barrel - Kitchen) | The Tap And Barrel, 115 Manchester Road | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Western Hotel | 73 Station Road, Swindon | 237 yd | |
| The Tap And Barrel (Pub - Wet Sales) | The Tap And Barrel, 115 Manchester Road | 259 yd | |
| The Queens Tap / Bull & Bird | 74 Station Road, Swindon | 363 yd | |
| Swindon North End Bowls Club | Pavillion St Marks Recreation Ground, Whitehouse Road | 382 yd | |
| County Ground Hotel | 115 County Road, Swindon | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza King Chicken | 25 Manchester Road, Swindon | 19 yd | |
| Swindon Kebab House | 35 Manchester Road, Swindon | 186 yd | |
| The House Of Peri Peri Chicken | 52 Manchester Road, Swindon | 186 yd | |
| Super Pizza | 39 Fleet Street, Swindon | 507 yd | |
| County Fayre | 46 York Road, Swindon | 533 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 13 - 17 The Parade, Swindon | 543 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | Unit 1, Ocotal Way | 582 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 55-67 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 657 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 15 Havelock Square, Swindon | 729 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Ocotal Way, Swindon | 747 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kiss Gyms (Swindon) Paramount Building Paramount Building Princes Street | health and fitness suite | 510 yd |
| The County Ground COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 578 yd |
| Swindon Town Fc (The County Ground) COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 584 yd |
| Halls Of Fitness (Closed) 18-19 18-19 Fleet Street | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Swindon Tennis Club Whitehouse Road | tennis courts | 655 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Swindon) THE ARCADE | health and fitness suite | 765 yd |
| Drove Primary School DROVE ROAD | 766 yd | |
| Swindon Athletic Track County Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 817 yd |
| Oasis Leisure Centre (Swindon) NORTH STAR AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 859 yd |
| Centre Fitness (Closed) Unit 3/5 Unit 3/5 Station Business Estate | health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 2.9% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 122.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.45 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.