Faringdon Road is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN1 5DJ is located in the Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Faringdon Road, Swindon, SN1 5DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN1 5DP, SN1 5DH, SN1 5DR, SN1 5DL, SN1 5DN, SN1 5ED, SN1 5DU, SN1 5DQ, SN1 5EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN1 5DJ is primarily male, with 57.1% 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 | 47.6% | 42.9% | -4.7% | 51.0% | -8.1% |
| Male | 52.4% | 57.1% | 4.7% | 49.0% | 8.1% |
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 | 44.6% | 37.7% | -6.9% | 37.9% | -0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 44.8% | 8.5% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 3.2% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 10.7% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (86.3%) 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 | 41.4% | 44.6% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 41% | 41.7% | 0.7% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 9.5% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 3.7% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 23.5% | 21.2% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 12.4% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 12.1% | -6.6% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.5% | 4.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 14.7% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 29.3% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 11.2% | 4.9% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.9% 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 | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 6.5% | 26.9% | 20.4% | 3.1% | 23.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.9% | 1.8% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 75.9% | 59.9% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -21.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, just 44% 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 | 69.1% | 44% | -25.1% | 83.2% | -39.2% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 21.6% | 13.1% | 6.1% | 15.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13% | 24.8% | 11.8% | 5.6% | 19.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 5.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 4.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.1% 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 | 68.1% | 43.1% | -25.0% | 83.2% | -40.1% |
| 10+ Years | 4.9% | 20.1% | 15.2% | 9.8% | 10.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 15.4% | 9.2% | 2.9% | 12.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.8% | 13.3% | 5.5% | 2.2% | 11.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 8.1% | -4.9% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 36.9% | 76.7% | -39.8% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 5.8% | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Portugal | 11.9% | 0.5% | 11.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 6.9% | 1.3% | 5.6% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 10.6% | 1.2% | 9.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Hindu | 4.2% | 1.7% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faringdon Road was 120.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.8% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Faringdon Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 99 local areas in Central and the 142nd highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 59% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Faringdon Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2025-03-28 | £233,474 |
| 123 Faringdon Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £204,000 | 2024-08-30 | £205,017 |
| 121 Faringdon Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-10-29 | £221,102 |
| 113 Faringdon Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £175,700 | 2018-03-05 | £222,774 |
| 133 Faringdon Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2016-03-30 | £274,909 |
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Le Kyng Primary School Westcott Street , SN1 5HS | 3out of 4 | 333 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Even Swindon Primary School Pasture Close , Raybrook Park SN2 2UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Groundwell Road , SN1 2LU | 2out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King William Street Church of England Primary School King William Street , SN1 3LB | 2out of 4 | 1,303 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery Wiltshire Avenue , SN2 1NX | 3out of 4 | 1,531 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 231 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 1,385 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery CE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,393 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 2,443 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 | 2,774 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 | 2,655 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 | 1,449 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,996 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 3,123 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 4,088 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | 1out of 4 | 4,139 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greek Olive Tree Ltd | 141 Faringdon Road, Swindon | 125 yd | |
| Diwali Restaurant | 171 Faringdon Road, Swindon | 125 yd | |
| UTC Swindon | Universal Technical College, Bristol Street | 254 yd | |
| Swindon Heritage Action Zone - Wed Drop-ins @ Bakers For Rai | The Bakers Arms, 16 Emlyn Square | 307 yd | |
| Swindon Young Musicians Cafe | The Platform Youth Centre, Faringdon Road | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound (Swindon) Ltd | 177 Faringdon Road, Swindon | 125 yd | |
| Westcott Place WMC | Westcott Place Working Mens Club, 18 Marlborough Street | 323 yd | |
| The Glue Pot | 5 Emlyn Square, Railway Village | 375 yd | |
| 147 Snooker Ltd | Unit 3, A Shop Station Industrial Estate | 487 yd | |
| Waiting Room | 59 Fleet Street, Swindon | 514 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Kebab - Fish & Chips | 169 Faringdon Road, Swindon | 125 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 31 Faringdon Road, Swindon | 392 yd | |
| Abbey Tandoori Ltd | 5 Faringdon Road, Swindon | 392 yd | |
| Chicken & Pizza Valley | 13 Faringdon Road, Swindon | 405 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 51 Commercial Road, Swindon | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 15 Havelock Square, Swindon | 594 yd | |
| Lidl | Barnfield Road, Rodbourne | 623 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 13 - 17 The Parade, Swindon | 711 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Health Hydro HEALTH HYDRO HEALTH HYDRO MILTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 217 yd |
| Centre Fitness (Closed) Unit 3/5 Unit 3/5 Station Business Estate | health and fitness suite | 426 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Swindon) THE ARCADE | health and fitness suite | 461 yd |
| Halls Of Fitness (Closed) 18-19 18-19 Fleet Street | health and fitness suite | 625 yd |
| Wessex Squash Club DOWLING STREET | squash courts | 655 yd |
| St. Saviours Church Hall ASHFORD ROAD | 756 yd | |
| Kiss Gyms (Swindon) Paramount Building Paramount Building Princes Street | health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| Oasis Leisure Centre (Swindon) NORTH STAR AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,005 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 | 120.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.