Farriers Close is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN1 2QX 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 2QX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN1 2QU, SN1 2QY, SN1 2QT, SN1 2QS, SN1 2PW, SN1 2PZ, SN1 2QP, SN1 2QN, SN1 2QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN1 2QX 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 84.8% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farriers Close has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 99 local areas in Central and the 233rd lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Farriers Close, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2024-10-31 | £101,127 |
| 65 Farriers Close, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2022-12-21 | £136,056 |
| 57 Farriers Close, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2022-05-26 | £125,520 |
| 63 Farriers Close, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £90,000 | 2022-05-26 | £90,374 |
| 67 Farriers Close, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £109,500 | 2022-05-26 | £109,955 |
| 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 Primary School Avening Street , Gorse Hill SN2 8BZ | 2out of 4 | 504 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Queens Drive , SN3 1AR | 2out of 4 | 923 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drove Primary School Drove Road , SN1 3AH | 4out of 4 | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountford Manor Primary School Bothwell Road , Walcot SN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery Southview Avenue , Old Walcot SN3 1EA | 2out of 4 | 1,477 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 | 3out of 4 | 786 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 2,143 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Hyde Rd , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH | 2out of 4 | 2,740 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 2,933 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 | 1,738 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 | 1,899 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 | 870 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,581 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 2,210 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | 1out of 4 | 2,555 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe Swindon | Ocotal Way, Swindon | 342 yd | |
| Swindon Town Football Club Hospitality Areas | County Ground, County Road | 596 yd | |
| Oana's Cakes | 18 - 22 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 668 yd | |
| It's Platinum Not Grey Ltd | 62 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 697 yd | |
| Shalom Kitchen | 74 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon Bowls Club | Swindon Bowling Club, Marsh Farm Lane | 524 yd | |
| The Swiss Chalet | Chapel Street, Gorse Hill | 538 yd | |
| Swindon Cricket Club | Cricket Club, County Ground | 630 yd | |
| New Century Club | 5-8 Bright Street, Gorse Hill | 659 yd | |
| County Ground Hotel | 115 County Road, Swindon | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Unit 1, Ocotal Way | 499 yd | |
| Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk | Football Stadium, County Ground | 630 yd | |
| Sliders Food & Takeaway | 24, 24 - 26 Cricklade Road | 670 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 34 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 675 yd | |
| Tennessee Chicken | 30 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 675 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra | Ocotal Way, Swindon | 342 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | Unit 1, Ocotal Way | 499 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | 57 Bright Street, Gorse Hill | 503 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 55-67 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 726 yd | |
| Wilko | Unit 10, Greenbridge Retail Park | 983 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swindon Gas Sports And Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Swindon Athletic Track County Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 375 yd |
| Pro Strength And Fitness UNIT 2 UNIT 2 ISIS TRADING ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 413 yd |
| The County Ground COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 537 yd |
| Swindon Town Fc (The County Ground) COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 597 yd |
| Gorse Hill Primary School GORSE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL GORSE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL AVENING STREET | artificial grass pitch | 624 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic College OCOTAL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 660 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Comprehensive School (Lower) (Closed) Queens Drive | grass pitches | 837 yd |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Playfootball Swindon UNIT 29 UNIT 29 BRAMBLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 889 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 | 87 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.