Farriers Close is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN1 2QT is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1991-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farriers Close, Swindon, SN1 2QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN1 2QY, SN1 2QX, SN1 2QS, SN1 2QU, SN1 2PZ, SN1 2PW, SN1 2QP, SN1 2QN, SN1 2PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN1 2QT is primarily male, with 53.7% 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 | 42.2% | 46.3% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -4.7% |
| Male | 57.8% | 53.7% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 4.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.3% | 36.7% | -10.6% | 37.9% | -1.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 37.8% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 17.3% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 8.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 47.4% | 44.1% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 37.1% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 13.1% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 4.8% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 15.8% | 26.1% | 10.3% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12.6% | -4.1% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 12.6% | -4.1% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 8% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 12.1% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.6% | 24.6% | -2.0% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 7.4% | 4% | -3.4% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 3.7% |
| Indian | 12.1% | 11.5% | -0.6% | 3.1% | 8.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 3.5% | 1.8% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 73.3% | 65.9% | -7.4% | 81.4% | -15.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 65.9% 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 | 67.7% | 65.9% | -1.8% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 7% | -3.8% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.4% | 14.4% | -2.0% | 5.6% | 8.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% | 2.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.5% | 65.9% | 0.4% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 17.5% | 14.1% | 9.8% | 7.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.2% | 4.4% | -9.8% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 8.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 3.5% | -5.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 5.7% | 0.5% | 5.2% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.2% | 37.2% | -4.0% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Buddhist | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 5.2% | 6.5% | -1.3% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farriers Close was 33.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.1% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farriers Close has the 18th lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Central and the 227th lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -80.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Farriers Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2021-05-10 | £270,413 |
| 46 Farriers Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-03-05 | £216,994 |
| 58 Farriers Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2018-04-26 | £285,215 |
| 70 Farriers Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2018-04-13 | £275,207 |
| 48 Farriers Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £162,500 | 2018-01-12 | £201,508 |
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorse Hill Junior School Avening Street , SN2 8BZ | - not rated | 686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Primary School Avening Street , Gorse Hill SN2 8BZ | - not rated | 686 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Primary School Avening Street , Gorse Hill SN2 8BZ | - not rated | 686 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Primary School Avening Street , Gorse Hill SN2 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Infant School Avening Street , SN2 8BZ | - not rated | 717 yd | Community school | 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 | 640 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield School Marlowe Avenue , Walcot SN3 3HW | - not rated | 1,312 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields School Salcombe Grove , SN3 1HQ | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | - not rated | 1,787 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Swindon New College Drive , SN3 1AH | - not rated | 1,591 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 | 2,076 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 | 349 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Educational Trust Stratton Road , SN1 2PN | - not rated | 730 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connex Units 16 and 17a , Headlands Grove Trading Estate SN2 7JQ | - not rated | 1,618 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | - not rated | 1,760 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 | 379 yd | |
| Swindon Town Football Club Hospitality Areas | County Ground, County Road | 620 yd | |
| Oana's Cakes | 18 - 22 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 732 yd | |
| It's Platinum Not Grey Ltd | 62 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 764 yd | |
| Fiesta De Cuba | Unit 20, Greenbridge Retail Park | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon Bowls Club | Swindon Bowling Club, Marsh Farm Lane | 515 yd | |
| The Swiss Chalet | Chapel Street, Gorse Hill | 605 yd | |
| Swindon Cricket Club | Cricket Club, County Ground | 633 yd | |
| New Century Club | 5-8 Bright Street, Gorse Hill | 726 yd | |
| County Ground Hotel | 115 County Road, Swindon | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Unit 1, Ocotal Way | 552 yd | |
| Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk | Football Stadium, County Ground | 633 yd | |
| Sliders Food & Takeaway | 24, 24 - 26 Cricklade Road | 735 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 34 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 741 yd | |
| Tennessee Chicken | 30 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Ocotal Way, Swindon | 379 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | Unit 1, Ocotal Way | 552 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | 57 Bright Street, Gorse Hill | 570 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 55-67 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 793 yd | |
| Wilko | Unit 10, Greenbridge Retail Park | 923 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Strength And Fitness UNIT 2 UNIT 2 ISIS TRADING ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 367 yd |
| Swindon Athletic Track County Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 385 yd |
| Swindon Gas Sports And Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| The County Ground COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic College OCOTAL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Swindon Town Fc (The County Ground) COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 622 yd |
| Gorse Hill Primary School GORSE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL GORSE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL AVENING STREET | artificial grass pitch | 688 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Comprehensive School (Lower) (Closed) Queens Drive | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches | 828 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Swindon) UNIT 22 UNIT 22 GARRARD WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 849 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 199 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.