Newburn Crescent is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN1 5ES 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 Newburn Crescent, Swindon, SN1 5ES and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN1 5ER, SN1 5EX, SN1 5EU, SN5 7JL, SN1 5EW, SN1 5EY, SN1 5EP, SN2 2EQ, SN1 5HA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN1 5ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.4% | 1.0% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.6% | -1.0% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 25.8% | 27.9% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -10.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45% | 44.3% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 0.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 10% | 15.5% | 5.5% | 9.1% | 6.4% |
| Widowed | 15.8% | 10.5% | -5.3% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.1% | 44.6% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 33% | 23.8% | -9.2% | 33.6% | -9.8% |
| Fair health | 23.2% | 21.9% | -1.3% | 12.7% | 9.2% |
| Bad health | 3% | 7.8% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 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.
In the area around SN1 5ES this area, 30% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 30% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 12.1% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 11.2% | -4.6% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.2% | 8.1% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 14.3% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 12% | 21.5% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 7.2% | 2.7% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 81.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 6.4% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 4.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 93.6% | 81.8% | -11.8% | 81.4% | 0.4% |
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 | 84.1% | 76.1% | -8.0% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 9.9% | 10.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.4% | 76.1% | -6.3% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 15.7% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.9% | 1.1% | -8.8% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Ireland | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 4.9% | 0.5% | 4.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 58.7% | 46.2% | 12.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Newburn Crescent was 61.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.4% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Newburn Crescent has the 42nd lowest crime rate of 96 local areas in Central and the 296th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63 Newburn Crescent, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2025-05-30 | £303,347 |
| 67 Newburn Crescent, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2024-06-28 | £296,240 |
| 81 Newburn Crescent, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-06-07 | £286,025 |
| 79 Newburn Crescent, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £286,000 | 2024-03-15 | £295,790 |
| 9 Newburn Crescent, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-06-02 | £283,114 |
SN1 5ES area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5ES area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Le Kyng Primary School Westcott Street , SN1 5HS | 3out of 4 | 319 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Le Kyng Primary School Westcott Street , SN1 5HS | - not rated | 319 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Even Swindon Infant School Hughes Street , SN2 2ER | - not rated | 1,154 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gilberts Hill Infant School Dixon Street , SN1 3PL | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Even Swindon Primary School Pasture Close , Raybrook Park SN2 2UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,168 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 | - not rated | 750 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 2out of 4 | 757 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 1,420 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery CofE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | 1out of 4 | 1,506 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 1,685 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Swindon New College Drive , SN3 1AH | - not rated | 3,280 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 | 3,078 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 | 1,346 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory College Swindon Fairview House , 43 Bath Road SN1 4AS | - not rated | 1,846 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecroft Education Trust Unit 3 , The Old Brickyard SN2 2NP | - not rated | 1,890 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | - not rated | 1,902 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Wheatley Park 25-27 Moredon Road , Rodbourne Cheney SN25 3DF | - not rated | 3,056 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harper's At The Weighbridge | Harpers At The Weighbridge Steakhouse, Penzance Drive | 179 yd | |
| Greek Olive Tree Ltd | 141 Faringdon Road, Swindon | 550 yd | |
| Diwali Restaurant | 171 Faringdon Road, Swindon | 550 yd | |
| GXO Iceland 2 (Staff Canteen) | Unit O, Penzance Drive | 590 yd | |
| Made In Bahia | 209, 208 - 211 Rodbourne Road | 646 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West End Bowls Club | Westcott Recreation Ground, Wootton Bassett Road | 278 yd | |
| Westcott Place WMC | Westcott Place Working Mens Club, 18 Marlborough Street | 395 yd | |
| The Greyhound (Swindon) Ltd | 177 Faringdon Road, Swindon | 550 yd | |
| Clifton Hotel | 59 Clifton Street, Kingshill | 827 yd | |
| The Dolphin Hotel | The Dolphin, 177 Rodbourne Road | 884 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Kebab - Fish & Chips | 169 Faringdon Road, Swindon | 550 yd | |
| KFC | Food Hall, 140 - 144 Great Western Outlet Village | 671 yd | |
| Aya Sushi | 1 Great Western Outlet Village, 1 - 144 Kemble Drive | 672 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet (C/o Sainsbury's Bridgemead) | Unit N, Paddington Drive | 712 yd | |
| Moon Star | 165 Rodbourne Road, Swindon | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Barnfield Road, Rodbourne | 370 yd | |
| Sainsbury Supermarkets | Unit N, Paddington Drive | 712 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | Unit N, Paddington Drive | 712 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Health Hydro HEALTH HYDRO HEALTH HYDRO MILTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 868 yd |
| Centre Fitness (Closed) Unit 3/5 Unit 3/5 Station Business Estate | health and fitness suite | 1,000 yd |
| Mannington Rec Paddington Drive | grass pitches | 1,002 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 | 80.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 80.3% |
| 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 | 46.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.