Church Road, Swindon, SN1 3HF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN1 3HF, 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 Church Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Road 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.

Church Road 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 3HF, 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 Church Road are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Thamesdown.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Church Road, Swindon, SN1 3HF

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN1 3HF

Average Price
£209,704

Semi-Detached
£190,974

Terraced
£223,751

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Church Road

Average Price
£398,100

Semi-Detached
£964,109

Terraced
£284,872

Detached
£285,000

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Church Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
7 Church Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£172,000	2024-05-07	£177,320
5 Church Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building	£210,000	2023-06-16	£213,425
8 Church Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£195,000	2023-05-05	£195,195
4 Church Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building	£228,000	2022-11-18	£226,185
5 Church Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building	£167,500	2020-07-31	£206,425

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN1 3HF

Employment

SN1 3HF 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 3HF 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	331 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King William Street Church of England Primary School King William Street , SN1 3LB	- not rated	331 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Rood Catholic Junior School Upham Road , SN3 1DH	- not rated	364 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lethbridge Junior School Lethbridge Road , SN1 4BY	- not rated	544 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lethbridge Infants' School Lethbridge Road , SN1 4BY	- not rated	544 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Churchfields Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER	- not rated	973 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER	3out of 4	973 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE	3out of 4	1,091 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE	- not rated	1,091 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Churchfields School Salcombe Grove , SN3 1HQ	- not rated	1,179 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	1,431 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY	- not rated	1,984 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	3,430 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	264 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Wizard Education 28 Eastcott Hill , SN1 3JG	- not rated	663 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Education Centre 9 PATFORD STREET , CALNE SN11 0EF	- not rated	2,221 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL	- not rated	2,392 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Uplands Educational Trust Stratton Road , SN1 2PN	- not rated	2,574 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
Pour Bois	Cafe, 95 Victoria Road	122 yd
The Zaika Valley	90 Victoria Road, Old Town	127 yd
Arabian Nights	94 Victoria Road, Old Town	127 yd
Ruchi	89 Victoria Road, Old Town	129 yd
The 48	133 - 134 Victoria Road, Old Town	144 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Roaring Donkey Ltd	6 Albert Street, Old Town	76 yd
The Victoria	88 Victoria Road, Old Town	129 yd
Timmy's Bar Ltd	93 Victoria Road, Old Town	129 yd
Mackenzies	16 Wood Street, Old Town	157 yd
Old Town Laundry Bar	85 Victoria Road, Old Town	165 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tasty Chinese Takeaway	74 Victoria Road, Old Town	147 yd
Chicken Cottage Swindon	116 Victoria Road, Old Town	173 yd
Papa John's	136 Victoria Road, Old Town	220 yd
Mr Cod	130 Victoria Road, Old Town	220 yd
Bert's Books	54 Godwin Court, Old Town	247 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore	30 High Street, Old Town	298 yd
The Midcounties Co-operative	87 Groundwell Road, Swindon	633 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Drove Road, Swindon	938 yd
Iceland Frozen Foods Plc	15 Havelock Square, Swindon	1,072 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Anytime Fitness (Swindon Old Town) NEWPORT STREET	health and fitness suite	335 yd
Town Gardens Quarry Road	tennis courts	501 yd
Wessex Squash Club DOWLING STREET	squash courts	816 yd
Westlecot Bowls Club BOWLING GREEN LANE	indoor bowls	898 yd
Drove Primary School DROVE ROAD		909 yd
St. Saviours Church Hall ASHFORD ROAD		916 yd
Croft Sports Centre MARLBOROUGH LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts	931 yd
Lainesmead Primary School SOUTH VIEW AVENUE	grass pitches	951 yd
Kiss Gyms (Swindon) Paramount Building Paramount Building Princes Street	health and fitness suite	956 yd
Marriott Leisure Club (Swindon) PIPERS WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,030 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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	55 Mbit/s
Average download speed	79.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	8.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SN1 3HF