Shrivenham Road is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN1 2NH 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 Shrivenham Road, Swindon, SN1 2NH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN1 2NZ, SN1 2GL, SN1 2QA, SN1 2NJ, SN1 2EB, SN1 2EA, SN3 1BF, SN3 1AF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN1 2NH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 52% | 49.1% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 48% | 50.9% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 2NH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.3% 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 | 32.2% | 28.8% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 57.3% | 4.8% | 44.2% | 13.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 6.5% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 52.5% | 47.8% | -4.7% | 48.4% | -0.6% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 39% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 11.6% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 1.3% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.3% | 17.5% | 2.2% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.5% | 16.1% | -9.4% | 9.6% | 6.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 13.7% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 15.8% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.3% | 27.3% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -6.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.6% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.3% 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% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 2.4% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.7% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 23.9% | 17.4% | 3.1% | 20.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.2% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 82.3% | 57.3% | -25.0% | 81.4% | -24.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, 60.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 60.7% | -21.3% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| European Union | 5% | 6.7% | 1.7% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 2% | -1.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.1% | 29.1% | 20.0% | 5.6% | 23.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82% | 60.5% | -21.5% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 18.4% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 7.4% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 9.3% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 7.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 4.3% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61% | 76.7% | -15.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 9.3% | 0.5% | 8.8% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 10.8% | 1.2% | 9.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24% | 37.2% | -13.2% |
| Christian | 63% | 46.2% | 16.8% |
| Buddhist | 3.2% | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 1.5% | 6.0% | -4.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shrivenham Road was 194.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.6% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shrivenham Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 99 local areas in Central and the 70th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Shrivenham Road, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £261,500 | 2024-03-20 | £271,776 |
| 72 Shrivenham Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-11-17 | £269,183 |
| 74 Shrivenham Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-07-25 | £295,066 |
| 14 Shrivenham Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-09-14 | £312,664 |
| 42 Shrivenham Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2021-06-01 | £225,720 |
SN1 2NH 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 | 170 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Queens Drive , SN3 1AR | 2out of 4 | 362 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drove Primary School Drove Road , SN1 3AH | 4out of 4 | 432 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery Southview Avenue , Old Walcot SN3 1EA | 2out of 4 | 847 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountford Manor Primary School Bothwell Road , Walcot SN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Groundwell Road , SN1 2LU | 2out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 532 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 1,788 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 2,292 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dorcan Academy St Paul's Drive , Covingham SN3 5DA | 2out of 4 | 3,096 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,287 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 | 2,355 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,668 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,919 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 2,249 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | 1out of 4 | 3,220 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon Town Football Club Hospitality Areas | County Ground, County Road | 299 yd | |
| The Cafe Swindon | Ocotal Way, Swindon | 454 yd | |
| O Tuga | 64 Manchester Road, Swindon | 576 yd | |
| Super Mario Fast Food (The Tap And Barrel - Kitchen) | The Tap And Barrel, 115 Manchester Road | 583 yd | |
| Nemrut Turkish Restaurant | 96 Manchester Road, Swindon | 588 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon Cricket Club | Cricket Club, County Ground | 89 yd | |
| Swindon Bowls Club | Swindon Bowling Club, Marsh Farm Lane | 170 yd | |
| Queenstown Social Club | Queenstown Club, Dudmore Road | 271 yd | |
| County Ground Hotel | 115 County Road, Swindon | 287 yd | |
| The Tap And Barrel (Pub - Wet Sales) | The Tap And Barrel, 115 Manchester Road | 583 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk | Football Stadium, County Ground | 89 yd | |
| Chippy Magic Ltd T/A Magic Chippy | 5 Drove Road, Swindon | 383 yd | |
| County Fayre | 46 York Road, Swindon | 502 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Unit 1, Ocotal Way | 594 yd | |
| Swindon Kebab House | 35 Manchester Road, Swindon | 664 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Drove Road, Swindon | 410 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Ocotal Way, Swindon | 454 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | Unit 1, Ocotal Way | 594 yd | |
| The Cooperative Foodstore | Unit 1, Sussex Place | 685 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 87 Groundwell Road, Swindon | 847 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Josephs Catholic Comprehensive School (Lower) (Closed) Queens Drive | grass pitches | 234 yd |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches | 241 yd |
| Swindon Town Fc (The County Ground) COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 299 yd |
| Swindon Athletic Track County Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 327 yd |
| The County Ground COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic College OCOTAL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Drove Primary School DROVE ROAD | 452 yd | |
| Lainesmead Primary School SOUTH VIEW AVENUE | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Kiss Gyms (Swindon) Paramount Building Paramount Building Princes Street | health and fitness suite | 897 yd |
| Pro Strength And Fitness UNIT 2 UNIT 2 ISIS TRADING ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 991 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.