Gooch Street is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN1 2AZ 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 Gooch Street, Swindon, SN1 2AZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN1 2BA, SN1 2BX, SN1 2BL, SN1 2AY, SN1 2AA, SN1 1DP, SN1 2AX, SN1 1DS, SN1 2AB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN1 2AZ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% of residents 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 | 47% | 48% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 53% | 52% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 2AZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.8% 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 | 35.3% | 30.4% | -4.9% | 37.9% | -7.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 60.8% | 6.8% | 44.2% | 16.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 4.4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -4.7% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 (93.5%) 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 | 39.4% | 46.5% | 7.1% | 48.4% | -1.9% |
| Good health | 49.5% | 47% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 13.4% |
| Fair health | 8% | 6.1% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -6.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 0.5% | -2.2% | 4.0% | -3.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 23.6% | 10.9% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 17.8% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 11.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 5.3% | 3.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 6.4% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -10.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 28% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 27.1% | 4.5% | -22.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.6% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 48.9% | 58.8% | 9.9% | 3.1% | 55.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| White | 40% | 25.6% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -55.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, just 34% 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 | 42.1% | 34% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -49.2% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 47.8% | 53.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 47.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 34% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 26.6% 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 | 41.2% | 33.7% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -49.5% |
| 10+ Years | 13.8% | 26.6% | 12.8% | 9.8% | 16.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.9% | 16.1% | -0.8% | 2.9% | 13.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 22.5% | 16.1% | -6.4% | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 7.5% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 36.7% | 76.7% | -40.0% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 27.1% | 0.5% | 26.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 25.1% | 1.2% | 23.9% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.6% | 37.2% | -22.6% |
| Christian | 71.2% | 46.2% | 25.0% |
| Hindu | 9.1% | 1.7% | 7.4% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gooch Street was 44.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.5% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gooch Street has the 36th lowest crime rate of 99 local areas in Central and the 328th lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Gooch Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-11-07 | £195,388 |
| 76 Gooch Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £190,500 | 2024-02-20 | £197,963 |
| 42 Gooch Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-01-30 | £171,360 |
| 66 Gooch Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-11-25 | £230,687 |
| 73 Gooch Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £223,600 | 2022-05-17 | £238,003 |
SN1 2AZ 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 | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 66 |
| Transport and storage | 48 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorse Hill Primary School Avening Street , Gorse Hill SN2 8BZ | 2out of 4 | 934 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drove Primary School Drove Road , SN1 3AH | 4out of 4 | 1,037 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery Wiltshire Avenue , SN2 1NX | 3out of 4 | 1,038 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Groundwell Road , SN1 2LU | 2out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Queens Drive , SN3 1AR | 2out of 4 | 1,231 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 | 1,110 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,403 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 2,212 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,462 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 | 2,135 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 | 1,773 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 | 815 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,782 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | 1out of 4 | 3,018 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 3,099 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 180 yd | |
| Peri Peri Cafe | 117 Manchester Road, Swindon | 195 yd | |
| Turkish Community Centre | 51 Manchester Road, Swindon | 224 yd | |
| The Open Door Centre/Cafe | St Barnabus Church, Cricklade Road | 265 yd | |
| Nemrut Turkish Restaurant | 96 Manchester Road, Swindon | 300 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Western Hotel | 73 Station Road, Swindon | 214 yd | |
| Swindon North End Bowls Club | Pavillion St Marks Recreation Ground, Whitehouse Road | 250 yd | |
| The Tap And Barrel (Pub - Wet Sales) | The Tap And Barrel, 115 Manchester Road | 305 yd | |
| The Queens Tap / Bull & Bird | 74 Station Road, Swindon | 371 yd | |
| New Century Club | 5-8 Bright Street, Gorse Hill | 641 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza King Chicken | 25 Manchester Road, Swindon | 132 yd | |
| Swindon Kebab House | 35 Manchester Road, Swindon | 224 yd | |
| The House Of Peri Peri Chicken | 52 Manchester Road, Swindon | 224 yd | |
| Sliders Food & Takeaway | 24, 24 - 26 Cricklade Road | 511 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 34 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 530 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Ltd | Unit 1, Ocotal Way | 547 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 55-67 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 550 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 13 - 17 The Parade, Swindon | 635 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | 57 Bright Street, Gorse Hill | 732 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Ocotal Way, Swindon | 740 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swindon Tennis Club Whitehouse Road | tennis courts | 525 yd |
| The County Ground COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 593 yd |
| Swindon Town Fc (The County Ground) COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Kiss Gyms (Swindon) Paramount Building Paramount Building Princes Street | health and fitness suite | 641 yd |
| Halls Of Fitness (Closed) 18-19 18-19 Fleet Street | health and fitness suite | 655 yd |
| Oasis Leisure Centre (Swindon) NORTH STAR AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 796 yd |
| Swindon Athletic Track County Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Swindon) THE ARCADE | health and fitness suite | 833 yd |
| Drove Primary School DROVE ROAD | 883 yd | |
| Gorse Hill Primary School GORSE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL GORSE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL AVENING STREET | artificial grass pitch | 896 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.