Farnsby Street is in Swindon and in Swindon district. SN1 5AN is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farnsby Street, Swindon, SN1 5AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN1 5AY, SN1 5JE, SN1 1RZ, SN1 5AH, SN1 5JU, SN1 5NX, SN1 5JA, SN1 5ND, SN1 5DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN1 5AN is primarily male, with 53.8% 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 | 41.1% | 46.2% | 5.1% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 58.9% | 53.8% | -5.1% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 | 52.7% | 41.5% | -11.2% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32% | 47.8% | 15.8% | 44.2% | 3.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.1% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 6.3% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.6%) 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 | 45.9% | 55.7% | 9.8% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 33.9% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 13% | 7.1% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 9.9% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 10.4% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.4% | 9% | -12.4% | 13.4% | -4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 7.7% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.3% | 33.7% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 15.6% | 9.9% | -5.7% | 2.8% | 7.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.4% | 1.3% | -4.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 8.8% | 46.5% | 37.7% | 3.1% | 43.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 4.8% | 0.9% | -3.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 73.4% | 39.4% | -34.0% | 81.4% | -42.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, just 30.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.1% | 30.9% | -29.2% | 83.2% | -52.3% |
| European Union | 15.7% | 14.9% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.3% | 48.2% | 31.9% | 5.6% | 42.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 15.8% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 59.8% | 30.9% | -28.9% | 83.2% | -52.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 15.8% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.5% | 16.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 13.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.8% | 20% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 17.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 16.7% | 9.4% | 1.9% | 14.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 27.5% | 76.7% | -49.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Portugal | 17.7% | 0.5% | 17.2% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4.7% | 1.3% | 3.4% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 27.5% | 1.2% | 26.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20% | 37.2% | -17.2% |
| Christian | 54.4% | 46.2% | 8.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 16.7% | 1.7% | 15.0% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farnsby Street was 1214.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 409.3% higher than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Farnsby Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Central and the 3rd highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 458.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiltshire Court Farnsby Street, Swindon, Swindon Other, an established residential building | £8,280,000 | 2022-07-28 | £7,911,628 |
| Wiltshire Court Farnsby Street, Swindon, Swindon Other, an established residential building | £3,000,000 | 2019-05-02 | £3,327,465 |
SN1 5AN 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 | 189 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Other | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Transport and storage | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilberts Hill Infant School Dixon Street , SN1 3PL | - not rated | 385 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Le Kyng Primary School Westcott Street , SN1 5HS | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Le Kyng Primary School Westcott Street , SN1 5HS | - not rated | 701 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Infant School Groundwell Road , SN1 2LU | - not rated | 744 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Groundwell Road , SN1 2LU | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 2out of 4 | 490 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | - not rated | 491 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 1,278 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Swindon New College Drive , SN3 1AH | - not rated | 2,317 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 | 2,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wizard Education 28 Eastcott Hill , SN1 3JG | - not rated | 544 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory College Swindon Fairview House , 43 Bath Road SN1 4AS | - not rated | 1,172 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | - not rated | 1,435 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecroft Education Trust Unit 3 , The Old Brickyard SN2 2NP | - not rated | 1,951 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Centre 9 PATFORD STREET , CALNE SN11 0EF | - not rated | 2,343 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boswells Cafe | 1 - 2 Brunel Arcade, Canal Walk | 163 yd | |
| Subway | Unit F, The Crossing | 197 yd | |
| Broccoli Pizza & Pasta / (Online) WOPSTA Noodle & Pasta Bar | Unit J, The Crossing | 197 yd | |
| Taste Of India | Unit Pod 4, The Crossing | 197 yd | |
| Alina's Fish & Wingies Limited | Unit Pod 1, The Crossing | 197 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waiting Room | 59 Fleet Street, Swindon | 296 yd | |
| Wyvern Tavern / K-Town, Chik Box And Locked And Loaded | 49 - 50 Bridge Street, Swindon | 303 yd | |
| Cuetopia (Swindon) Ltd | 54 - 55 Bridge Street, Swindon | 315 yd | |
| The Glue Pot | 5 Emlyn Square, Railway Village | 362 yd | |
| Wessex Squash Club | Dowling Street, Swindon | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Kitchen | 51 Commercial Road, Swindon | 151 yd | |
| Mooba | Unit Pod 1, The Crossing | 197 yd | |
| Indian Fusion Pizza | 43 Havelock Street, Swindon | 198 yd | |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar | Unit E, Brunel Plaza | 213 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 31 Faringdon Road, Swindon | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 15 Havelock Square, Swindon | 247 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 13 - 17 The Parade, Swindon | 397 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 87 Groundwell Road, Swindon | 873 yd | |
| Lidl | Barnfield Road, Rodbourne | 963 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buzz Gym (Swindon) THE ARCADE | health and fitness suite | 206 yd |
| Health Hydro HEALTH HYDRO HEALTH HYDRO MILTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 230 yd |
| Wessex Squash Club DOWLING STREET | squash courts | 383 yd |
| Halls Of Fitness (Closed) 18-19 18-19 Fleet Street | health and fitness suite | 399 yd |
| Centre Fitness (Closed) Unit 3/5 Unit 3/5 Station Business Estate | health and fitness suite | 410 yd |
| Kiss Gyms (Swindon) Paramount Building Paramount Building Princes Street | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| St. Saviours Church Hall ASHFORD ROAD | 686 yd | |
| Oasis Leisure Centre (Swindon) NORTH STAR AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 974 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.