The Moorings is in Swindon and in Swindon district. SN1 5AD is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 2009-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Moorings, Swindon, SN1 5AD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN1 5JJ, SN1 5AB, SN1 5LF, SN1 4NS, SN1 5HU, SN1 4NG, SN1 5HW, SN1 5LE, SN1 5HR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN1 5AD has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents 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 | 45% | 48.7% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 55% | 51.3% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 5AD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% 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 | 47.9% | 43.8% | -4.1% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.5% | 36.7% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -7.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 12% | -1.8% | 9.1% | 2.9% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.2% | 49.6% | 3.4% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 37.8% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 9.2% | -2.7% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 2.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 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 | 15.9% | 16% | 0.1% | 18.2% | -2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 12.1% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 15% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 6.5% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 14.7% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.8% | 32.6% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -1.2% |
| Other | 6.2% | 3.3% | -2.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.6% 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% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 5.9% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 91.7% | 77.6% | -14.1% | 81.4% | -3.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 65.2% 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% | 65.2% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 15.3% | 6.7% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.4% | 8.6% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 3.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 7% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 5.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.2% | 65.4% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -17.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 10.9% | 7.5% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.4% | 8.1% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 10.1% | 7.7% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 5.6% | 1.0% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.1% | 76.7% | -20.6% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Central and South America | 3.1% | 0.2% | 2.9% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.4% | 37.2% | 1.2% |
| Christian | 48.5% | 46.2% | 2.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Moorings was 317.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.0% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Moorings has the 12th highest crime rate of 99 local areas in Central and the 29th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 172.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 74.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 13 Towpath Gardens The Moorings, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £113,500 | 2025-08-18 | £112,799 |
| Flat 5 Towpath Gardens The Moorings, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2022-09-23 | £112,014 |
| Flat 15 Towpath Gardens The Moorings, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2022-05-31 | £112,466 |
| Flat 1 Towpath Gardens The Moorings, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2020-09-18 | £105,371 |
| Flat 12 Towpath Gardens The Moorings, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2019-01-11 | £134,791 |
SN1 5AD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SN1 5AD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 138 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Le Kyng Primary School Westcott Street , SN1 5HS | 3out of 4 | 230 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King William Street Church of England Primary School King William Street , SN1 3LB | 2out of 4 | 1,395 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Even Swindon Primary School Pasture Close , Raybrook Park SN2 2UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,421 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Groundwell Road , SN1 2LU | 2out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher CE Academy Peglars Way , SN1 7DA | - not rated | 1,531 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 777 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 1,128 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery CE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | - not rated | 1,457 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 2,667 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,821 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 | 3,062 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 | 3,188 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 | 1,989 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,555 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 3,617 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 4,472 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | 1out of 4 | 4,694 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diwali Restaurant | 171 Faringdon Road, Swindon | 444 yd | |
| Greek Olive Tree Ltd | 141 Faringdon Road, Swindon | 444 yd | |
| Harper's At The Weighbridge | Harpers At The Weighbridge Steakhouse, Penzance Drive | 579 yd | |
| UTC Swindon | Universal Technical College, Bristol Street | 749 yd | |
| YO! | 11 - 12 Great Western Outlet Village, 1 - 144 Kemble Drive | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westcott Place WMC | Westcott Place Working Mens Club, 18 Marlborough Street | 257 yd | |
| West End Bowls Club | Westcott Recreation Ground, Wootton Bassett Road | 280 yd | |
| Clifton Hotel | 59 Clifton Street, Kingshill | 442 yd | |
| The Greyhound (Swindon) Ltd | 177 Faringdon Road, Swindon | 444 yd | |
| Ashford Road Working Mens Club | 17-18 Ashford Road, Kingshill | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Kebab - Fish & Chips | 169 Faringdon Road, Swindon | 444 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 51 Commercial Road, Swindon | 874 yd | |
| KFC | Food Hall, 140 - 144 Great Western Outlet Village | 881 yd | |
| Aya Sushi | 1 Great Western Outlet Village, 1 - 144 Kemble Drive | 882 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 31 Faringdon Road, Swindon | 942 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Barnfield Road, Rodbourne | 692 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 15 Havelock Square, Swindon | 1,059 yd | |
| Sainsbury Supermarkets | Unit N, Paddington Drive | 1,092 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | Unit N, Paddington Drive | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St. Saviours Church Hall ASHFORD ROAD | 702 yd | |
| Health Hydro HEALTH HYDRO HEALTH HYDRO MILTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 772 yd |
| Wessex Squash Club DOWLING STREET | squash courts | 927 yd |
| Centre Fitness (Closed) Unit 3/5 Unit 3/5 Station Business Estate | health and fitness suite | 981 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Swindon) THE ARCADE | health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| The Commonweal School THE MALL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,015 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 95.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.97 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.