Prospect Place, Swindon, SN1 3ET

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN1 3ET, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% 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	54.3%	53%	-1.3%	51.0%	2.0%
Male	45.7%	47%	1.3%	49.0%	-2.0%

Partnership Status

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	36.8%	41.3%	4.5%	37.9%	3.4%
Married: Opposite sex	29.6%	26.8%	-2.8%	44.2%	-17.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Separated	4.6%	3.4%	-1.2%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	6.8%	11.7%	4.9%	9.1%	2.6%
Widowed	22.1%	16.2%	-5.9%	6.1%	10.1%

Health

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	37.7%	41.4%	3.7%	48.4%	-7.0%
Good health	29.1%	31.4%	2.3%	33.6%	-2.2%
Fair health	27.8%	19.5%	-8.3%	12.7%	6.8%
Bad health	4.5%	5.5%	1.0%	4.0%	1.5%
Very bad health	1%	2.2%	1.2%	1.2%	1.0%

Education and Qualifications

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	31.1%	24.6%	-6.5%	18.2%	6.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.6%	6.1%	-3.5%	9.6%	-3.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	12.5%	11.2%	-1.3%	13.4%	-2.2%
Apprenticeship	4.6%	7%	2.4%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.6%	14.8%	5.2%	16.9%	-2.1%
Degree or Similar	28.2%	31.3%	3.1%	33.8%	-2.5%
Other	4.3%	5%	0.7%	2.8%	2.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	3.2%	3.2%	1.1%	2.1%
Indian	2.2%	5.4%	3.2%	3.1%	2.3%
Other Asian	1.6%	1.2%	-0.4%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	1.9%	2.7%	0.8%	2.5%	0.2%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.0%	-0.3%
Other Black	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Mixed White and African	1%	1.2%	0.2%	0.4%	0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	92.3%	80.9%	-11.4%	81.4%	-0.5%
Arab	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Other	0%	1%	1.0%	1.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 76.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	88.5%	76.1%	-12.4%	83.2%	-7.1%
European Union	3.8%	8.6%	4.8%	6.1%	2.5%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.2%	0.2%	0.8%	-0.6%
Africa	1.9%	3.2%	1.3%	2.7%	0.5%
Middle East and Asia	4.8%	8.4%	3.6%	5.6%	2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	2.7%	2.1%	1.3%	1.4%
Oceania	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.9%	76.3%	-11.6%	83.2%	-6.9%
10+ Years	2.9%	9.4%	6.5%	9.8%	-0.4%
5-10 Years	2.9%	1%	-1.9%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	2.9%	6.9%	4.0%	2.2%	4.7%
Less than 2 years	3.5%	6.4%	2.9%	1.9%	4.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	62.4%	76.7%	-14.3%
Germany	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Italy	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Portugal	1%	0.5%	0.5%
Poland	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%
Romania	2%	0.9%	1.1%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Central and Western Africa	0.2%	0.3%	-0.1%
South and Eastern Africa	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%
Southern Asia	5.2%	1.2%	4.0%
South-East Asia	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
North America and the Caribbean	1.5%	0.3%	1.2%
Central and South America	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
No passport held	22%	13.5%	8.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.9%	37.2%	6.7%
Christian	36.7%	46.2%	-9.5%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	5.5%	1.7%	3.8%
Muslim	4%	6.5%	-2.5%
Other religion	0.2%	0.6%	-0.4%
Not answered	8.9%	6.0%	2.9%

Safety

Is Prospect Place Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Prospect Place was 399.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.6% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Prospect Place has the 6th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Central and the 20th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 176.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,500

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SN1 3ET, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 7/10 (above average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 8/10 (high )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Prospect Place are based on 79 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Swindon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Prospect Place, Swindon, SN1 3ET

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN1 3ET

Average Price
£2,282,793

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
£179,262

Other
£3,334,558

Estimated Average Property Prices for Prospect Place

Average Price
£436,594

Semi-Detached
£301,726

Terraced
£353,686

Detached
£508,360

Flats/Maisonettes
£163,742

Other
£1,687,522

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Prospect PlaceStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat 19 Prospect Quarter, 61 Prospect Place, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property	£140,000	2025-05-15	£137,098
Flat 20 Prospect Quarter, 61 Prospect Place, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property	£140,000	2025-05-15	£137,098
Flat 22 Prospect Quarter, 61 Prospect Place, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property	£140,000	2025-05-15	£137,098
Flat 10 Prospect Quarter, 61 Prospect Place, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property	£180,000	2025-04-23	£175,542
Flat 1 Prospect Quarter, 61 Prospect Place, Swindon, Swindon Other, an established residential building	£3,000,000	2024-10-04	£2,826,520

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN1 3ET

Employment

SN1 3ET area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SN1 3ET area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	143
Retired	110
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	26
Long-Term Sick or disabled	13
Other	11
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	10
Unemployed	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	20
Financial and insurance activities	16
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	13
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Construction	12
Education	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Manufacturing	8
Information and communication	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	5
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	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	3out of 4	174 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King William Street Church of England Primary School King William Street , SN1 3LB	- not rated	174 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lethbridge Junior School Lethbridge Road , SN1 4BY	- not rated	453 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lethbridge Infants' School Lethbridge Road , SN1 4BY	- not rated	453 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lethbridge Primary School Lethbridge Road , SN1 4BY	3out of 4	453 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE	3out of 4	947 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE	- not rated	947 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Churchfields Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER	- not rated	1,133 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER	3out of 4	1,133 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Churchfields School Salcombe Grove , SN3 1HQ	- not rated	1,338 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New College Swindon New College Drive , SN3 1AH	- not rated	1,588 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY	- not rated	1,938 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Swindon Academy Beech Avenue , SN2 1JR	3out of 4	3,415 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Priory College Swindon Fairview House , 43 Bath Road SN1 4AS	- not rated	163 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wizard Education 28 Eastcott Hill , SN1 3JG	- not rated	540 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Education Centre 9 PATFORD STREET , CALNE SN11 0EF	- not rated	2,317 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL	- not rated	2,345 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Uplands Educational Trust Stratton Road , SN1 2PN	- not rated	2,678 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Mela Contemporary Indian Cuisine	The Mela, 122 Victoria Road	27 yd
Pour Bois	Cafe, 95 Victoria Road	62 yd
The Zaika Valley	90 Victoria Road, Old Town	64 yd
Arabian Nights	94 Victoria Road, Old Town	64 yd
RSA - Euro Estates Limited Trading As Jacks	120 Victoria Road, Old Town	68 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Vault	Ground Floor, 119 Victoria Road	64 yd
The Victoria	88 Victoria Road, Old Town	68 yd
Timmy's Bar Ltd	93 Victoria Road, Old Town	68 yd
The Roaring Donkey Ltd	6 Albert Street, Old Town	104 yd
Old Town Laundry Bar	85 Victoria Road, Old Town	138 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chicken Cottage Swindon	116 Victoria Road, Old Town	68 yd
Tasty Chinese Takeaway	74 Victoria Road, Old Town	117 yd
Papa John's	136 Victoria Road, Old Town	165 yd
Mr Cod	130 Victoria Road, Old Town	165 yd
Welcome Express	56 Devizes Road, Old Town	201 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore	30 High Street, Old Town	386 yd
The Midcounties Co-operative	87 Groundwell Road, Swindon	653 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods Plc	15 Havelock Square, Swindon	990 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Drove Road, Swindon	1,019 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Anytime Fitness (Swindon Old Town) NEWPORT STREET	health and fitness suite	343 yd
Town Gardens Quarry Road	tennis courts	368 yd
Wessex Squash Club DOWLING STREET	squash courts	698 yd
St. Saviours Church Hall ASHFORD ROAD		759 yd
Westlecot Bowls Club BOWLING GREEN LANE	indoor bowls	829 yd
Kiss Gyms (Swindon) Paramount Building Paramount Building Princes Street	health and fitness suite	933 yd
Croft Sports Centre MARLBOROUGH LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts	934 yd
The Commonweal School THE MALL	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	948 yd
Drove Primary School DROVE ROAD		982 yd
Marriott Leisure Club (Swindon) PIPERS WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,048 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SN1 3ET