Dammas Lane is in Swindon and in Swindon district. SN1 3EF is located in the Old Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Dammas Lane, Swindon, SN1 3EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN1 3FJ, SN1 3EB, SN1 3ED, SN1 3FH, SN3 1QP, SN3 1FJ, SN1 3HA, SN1 3EP, SN3 1QR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN1 3EF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 | 37.8% | 35.7% | -2.1% | 37.9% | -2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 35.9% | 2.7% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 13.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 12.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
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 | 39.3% | 39.3% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 36% | 35.1% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 18.6% | 20.8% | 2.2% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 22.1% | 18.6% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.7% | 10.8% | -1.9% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 10.5% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 4.7% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 10.5% | -0.2% | 16.9% | -6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.9% | 42.4% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 8.6% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2.5% | -4.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3% | 10.5% | 7.5% | 3.1% | 7.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.9% | 4.3% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 92.8% | 79.4% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -2.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 74.9% 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 | 83.2% | 74.9% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 7.5% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 10.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 74.7% | -7.9% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 7.3% | 3.7% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 9% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 6.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.4% | 76.7% | -11.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 9% | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 13.4% | 13.5% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 51.9% | 46.2% | 5.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 10.3% | 1.7% | 8.6% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dammas Lane was 537.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 683.2% higher than the Chiseldon and Lawn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dammas Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Chiseldon and Lawn and the 14th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 332.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 142.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dammas Lane, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £428,000 | 2019-05-23 | £522,649 |
| Lawn Cottage, 7 Dammas Lane, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2012-07-27 | £526,083 |
The percentage of retired residents living in SN1 3EF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Retired | 115 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King William Street Church of England Primary School King William Street , SN1 3LB | 2out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lethbridge Primary School Lethbridge Road , SN1 4BY | 3out of 4 | 518 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Groundwell Road , SN1 2LU | 2out of 4 | 785 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Croft Primary School Marlborough Lane , SN3 1RA | 4out of 4 | 790 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery Southview Avenue , Old Walcot SN3 1EA | 2out of 4 | 883 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 890 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,677 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 1,880 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery CE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | - not rated | 2,791 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,379 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 | 3,627 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 | 2,602 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 2,935 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX | 2out of 4 | 3,316 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,398 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Bowyer Catering | Masonic Hall, The Planks | 130 yd | |
| Pizza&Co Swindon Ltd | 10, 10 - 10B Newport Street | 243 yd | |
| Food Magpie | 19 - 21 Wood Street, Old Town | 264 yd | |
| Tapas Del Mundo / The Roast House | 23 Wood Street, Old Town | 264 yd | |
| E2 Eggelicious | Ground Floor, 3 Wood Street | 264 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Club Ltd | 8A High Street, Old Town | 148 yd | |
| The Steam Railway | 14 Newport Street, Old Town | 245 yd | |
| Mackenzies | 16 Wood Street, Old Town | 264 yd | |
| Route 66 | 25 - 27 Wood Street, Old Town | 264 yd | |
| Tree Nightclub | Unit 2, 2 Hoopers Place | 273 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Kebab House | 17-21 High Street, Old Town | 103 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 17 - 21 High Street, Old Town | 103 yd | |
| Bert's Books | 54 Godwin Court, Old Town | 237 yd | |
| Welcome Express | 56 Devizes Road, Old Town | 367 yd | |
| Marmaris | 57 Devizes Road, Old Town | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore | 30 High Street, Old Town | 97 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 87 Groundwell Road, Swindon | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Swindon Old Town) NEWPORT STREET | health and fitness suite | 275 yd |
| Town Gardens Quarry Road | tennis courts | 644 yd |
| Croft Sports Centre MARLBOROUGH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 725 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Swindon) PIPERS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 791 yd |
| Westlecot Bowls Club BOWLING GREEN LANE | indoor bowls | 835 yd |
| Lawn Manor Academy SALCOMBE GROVE | grass pitches | 917 yd |
| Lainesmead Primary School SOUTH VIEW AVENUE | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Lawn Community Centre Windsor Road | 944 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
| Median download speed | 63.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 92.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.