Wills Avenue is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN1 2PZ 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 Wills Avenue, Swindon, SN1 2PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN1 2QP, SN1 2QN, SN1 2QT, SN1 2QS, SN1 2PY, SN1 2QW, SN1 2QX, SN1 2NT, SN1 2QU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN1 2PZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 52% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 50.6% | 48% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 2PZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% 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 | 36.7% | 28.1% | -8.6% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.8% | 57.9% | 8.1% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7% | 0.5% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.2% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.5% | 46.2% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -2.2% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 36.6% | -3.0% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 13.5% | 3.7% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 19.6% | 19.9% | 0.3% | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 14% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 14.7% | -1.3% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 16.1% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 25.9% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 9.5% | 3.5% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.9% 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% | 3% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 7.1% | 11% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 7.8% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 6.2% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 81% | 66.9% | -14.1% | 81.4% | -14.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 73.8% 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 | 81.5% | 73.8% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| European Union | 8% | 4.2% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 17.5% | 10.7% | 5.6% | 11.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81% | 74.5% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 17.6% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 4% | -6.4% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.8% | 76.7% | -3.9% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Portugal | 5.1% | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6% | 1.2% | 4.8% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.1% | 37.2% | -9.1% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wills Avenue was 40.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.1% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wills Avenue has the 27th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Central and the 301st lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Wills Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2026-03-13 | £280,000 |
| 27 Wills Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-11-08 | £198,807 |
| 11 Wills Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-12-01 | £274,112 |
| 25 Wills Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-06-13 | £262,892 |
| 7 Wills Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £318,500 | 2022-07-08 | £325,332 |
SN1 2PZ 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 | 123 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 24 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Queens Drive , SN3 1AR | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Junior School Avening Street , SN2 8BZ | - not rated | 788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Primary School Avening Street , Gorse Hill SN2 8BZ | - not rated | 788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Primary School Avening Street , Gorse Hill SN2 8BZ | - not rated | 788 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Primary School Avening Street , Gorse Hill SN2 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | - not rated | 535 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 535 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield School Marlowe Avenue , Walcot SN3 3HW | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields School Salcombe Grove , SN3 1HQ | - not rated | 1,568 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | - not rated | 1,690 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 | 1,485 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY | - not rated | 1,628 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 | 2,181 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Education Centre 9 PATFORD STREET , CALNE SN11 0EF | - not rated | 322 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Educational Trust Stratton Road , SN1 2PN | - not rated | 717 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connex Units 16 and 17a , Headlands Grove Trading Estate SN2 7JQ | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | - not rated | 1,833 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe Swindon | Ocotal Way, Swindon | 392 yd | |
| Swindon Town Football Club Hospitality Areas | County Ground, County Road | 604 yd | |
| Fiesta De Cuba | Unit 20, Greenbridge Retail Park | 724 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Unit 17, Greenbridge Retail Park | 724 yd | |
| Frankie & Benny's- Swindon, Bone Jam-Swindon, Bird Box-Swindon, Puddo -Swindon, Stacks-Swindon, Bao N | Unit 19, Greenbridge Retail Park | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon Bowls Club | Swindon Bowling Club, Marsh Farm Lane | 449 yd | |
| Swindon Cricket Club | Cricket Club, County Ground | 580 yd | |
| The Swiss Chalet | Chapel Street, Gorse Hill | 701 yd | |
| New Century Club | 5-8 Bright Street, Gorse Hill | 809 yd | |
| County Ground Hotel | 115 County Road, Swindon | 817 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk | Football Stadium, County Ground | 580 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Unit 1, Ocotal Way | 592 yd | |
| Sliders Food & Takeaway | 24, 24 - 26 Cricklade Road | 804 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 34 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 813 yd | |
| Tennessee Chicken | 30 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Ocotal Way, Swindon | 392 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | Unit 1, Ocotal Way | 592 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | 57 Bright Street, Gorse Hill | 657 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 55-67 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 869 yd | |
| Wilko | Unit 10, Greenbridge Retail Park | 884 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swindon Athletic Track County Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| Pro Strength And Fitness UNIT 2 UNIT 2 ISIS TRADING ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| Swindon Gas Sports And Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 503 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic College OCOTAL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 515 yd |
| The County Ground COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Swindon Town Fc (The County Ground) COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 605 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Comprehensive School (Lower) (Closed) Queens Drive | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Gorse Hill Primary School GORSE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL GORSE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL AVENING STREET | artificial grass pitch | 789 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Swindon) UNIT 22 UNIT 22 GARRARD WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 829 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 | 184.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.