Avenue Road is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN1 4DB 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 Avenue Road, Swindon, SN1 4DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN1 4FF, SN1 4FZ, SN1 4AU, SN1 4BA, SN1 4DE, SN1 4BF, SN1 4FE, SN1 4DA, SN1 4BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN1 4DB is primarily male, with 54.3% 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 | 46.5% | 45.7% | -0.8% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 53.5% | 54.3% | 0.8% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SN1 4DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53.8% | 45.2% | -8.6% | 37.9% | 7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.2% | 34.8% | 5.6% | 44.2% | -9.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.8% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.6% | -0.4% | 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 | 50.7% | 50% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 32.8% | -4.5% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 9% | 15.3% | 6.3% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 2% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 12.3% | 10.9% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 14.8% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 19.4% | -0.2% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 8.2% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 12.2% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 32.2% | 1.0% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 11% | 9.0% | 3.1% | 7.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 87.7% | 80.7% | -7.0% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
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 | 88.2% | 74.9% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 10.7% | 7.6% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 10.1% | 4.8% | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.7% | 74.9% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.4% | 7% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 7.9% | 3.7% | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 8.5% | 1.2% | 7.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 12.7% | 13.5% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.4% | 37.2% | 13.2% |
| Christian | 29.6% | 46.2% | -16.6% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Avenue Road was 68.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.8% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Avenue Road has the 49th lowest crime rate of 99 local areas in Central and the 279th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95 Avenue Road, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £675,000 | 2025-09-19 | £675,000 |
| 91 Avenue Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-01-15 | £404,723 |
| 89A Avenue Road, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2022-11-18 | £178,353 |
| 102 Avenue Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-06-18 | £369,209 |
| 103 Avenue Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-01-15 | £380,719 |
SN1 4DB area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 132 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 25 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 24 |
| Education | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 206 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lethbridge Primary School Lethbridge Road , SN1 4BY | 3out of 4 | 285 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Groundwell Road , SN1 2LU | 2out of 4 | 739 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Croft Primary School Marlborough Lane , SN3 1RA | 4out of 4 | 841 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Drove Primary School Drove Road , SN1 3AH | 4out of 4 | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 1,494 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery CE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | - not rated | 2,263 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 | 1,888 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 | 3,539 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 | 2,417 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 2,966 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 3,421 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,479 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX | 2out of 4 | 3,849 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabio's Ristorante Italiano | 15 Bath Road, Old Town | 136 yd | |
| Craft Waffle Co. (Trading At Hop Kettle Tap & Brew) | 51 Devizes Road, Old Town | 170 yd | |
| Dotty's Cafe | 64 Devizes Road, Old Town | 182 yd | |
| Moshan Island Grill & V'ital By Moshan | 61A Devizes Road, Old Town | 182 yd | |
| Yak The Himalayan Kitchen | 6 Devizes Road, Old Town | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon Conservative Club | 20 Bath Road, Old Town | 129 yd | |
| Hop Kettle Tap & Brew | 51 Devizes Road, Old Town | 170 yd | |
| The Tuppenny | 58 - 59 Devizes Road, Old Town | 176 yd | |
| The Eternal Optimist | First Floor, 1-3 Devizes Road | 220 yd | |
| The Vault | Ground Floor, 119 Victoria Road | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Express | 56 Devizes Road, Old Town | 182 yd | |
| Marmaris | 57 Devizes Road, Old Town | 182 yd | |
| Moshan Box Dinner | 61 Devizes Road, Old Town | 182 yd | |
| Chicken Cottage Swindon | 116 Victoria Road, Old Town | 226 yd | |
| Bert's Books | 54 Godwin Court, Old Town | 311 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore | 30 High Street, Old Town | 455 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 87 Groundwell Road, Swindon | 903 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Town Gardens Quarry Road | tennis courts | 106 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Swindon Old Town) NEWPORT STREET | health and fitness suite | 306 yd |
| Westlecot Bowls Club BOWLING GREEN LANE | indoor bowls | 585 yd |
| St. Saviours Church Hall ASHFORD ROAD | 663 yd | |
| The Commonweal School THE MALL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 700 yd |
| Wessex Squash Club DOWLING STREET | squash courts | 773 yd |
| Croft Sports Centre MARLBOROUGH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 776 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Swindon) PIPERS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 909 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 101.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.99 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.