Whitney Street is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN1 5QH is located in the Eastcott electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1985-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitney Street, Swindon, SN1 5QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN1 5NF, SN1 3JB, SN1 5QY, SN1 5QJ, SN1 5PL, SN1 1PZ, SN1 5QZ, SN1 1SQ, SN1 5NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN1 5QH is primarily male, with 54.2% 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 | 49% | 45.8% | -3.2% | 51.0% | -5.2% |
| Male | 51% | 54.2% | 3.2% | 49.0% | 5.2% |
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 | 50.8% | 36.3% | -14.5% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 27.2% | 47.9% | 20.7% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 11.6% | 7.6% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 47% | 50% | 3.0% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 39.3% | 0.4% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 8.7% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 1.6% | -1.8% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 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 | 15.2% | 21.6% | 6.4% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 16.2% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 6.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 14.5% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 11.9% | -1.3% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.4% | 23.3% | -1.1% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 10.8% | 8.8% | -2.0% | 2.8% | 6.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.4% 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 | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 9.1% | 51.1% | 42.0% | 3.1% | 48.0% |
| Other Asian | 7.4% | 0.9% | -6.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 70.3% | 35.4% | -34.9% | 81.4% | -46.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 30.7% 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 | 69.6% | 30.7% | -38.9% | 83.2% | -52.5% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 10.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.1% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 1.8% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.9% | 50.4% | 35.5% | 5.6% | 44.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 30.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 14% 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 | 68.2% | 30.7% | -37.5% | 83.2% | -52.5% |
| 10+ Years | 6.1% | 14% | 7.9% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.1% | 22.7% | 13.6% | 2.9% | 19.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 18.7% | 9.9% | 2.2% | 16.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.8% | 14% | 6.2% | 1.9% | 12.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 23.9% | 76.7% | -52.8% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 26.6% | 0.5% | 26.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 4.9% | 1.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 25.5% | 1.2% | 24.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.6% | 37.2% | -19.6% |
| Christian | 65.3% | 46.2% | 19.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 7.6% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitney Street was 102.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.9% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitney Street has the 34th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Central and the 177th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Whitney Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-01-24 | £211,271 |
| 11 Whitney Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2024-10-17 | £170,111 |
| 10 Whitney Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2023-03-23 | £147,465 |
| 4 Whitney Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-12-22 | £201,867 |
| 23 Whitney Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-12-03 | £162,615 |
SN1 5QH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 181 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilberts Hill Infant School Dixon Street , SN1 3PL | - not rated | 235 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Infant School Groundwell Road , SN1 2LU | - not rated | 356 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Groundwell Road , SN1 2LU | 3out of 4 | 356 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King William Street Church of England Primary School King William Street , SN1 3LB | 3out of 4 | 578 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King William Street Church of England Primary School King William Street , SN1 3LB | - not rated | 578 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 902 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | - not rated | 903 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 1,138 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | - not rated | 1,593 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,292 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Swindon New College Drive , SN3 1AH | - not rated | 1,940 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 | 2,820 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 | 213 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory College Swindon Fairview House , 43 Bath Road SN1 4AS | - not rated | 803 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Centre 9 PATFORD STREET , CALNE SN11 0EF | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecroft Education Trust Unit 3 , The Old Brickyard SN2 2NP | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bebble Tea Ltd | 109, 109 - 114 Commercial Road | 99 yd | |
| Baristocats | 115 Commercial Road, Swindon | 102 yd | |
| Big Breakfast Plus | Central Church, Regent Circus | 132 yd | |
| Pepe's Piri Piri | 37 Regent Circus, Swindon | 132 yd | |
| Kutting Chai Bombay Street Food | 39 Regent Circus, Swindon | 132 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wessex Squash Club | Dowling Street, Swindon | 103 yd | |
| The Kop | 4 Victoria Road, Old Town | 232 yd | |
| The Savoy | 39 - 41 Regent Street, Swindon | 235 yd | |
| Beni's | 39 Byron Street, Swindon | 245 yd | |
| Dream Lounge | 8 - 9 Victoria Road, Old Town | 250 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireaway Pizza | 24 Commercial Road, Swindon | 75 yd | |
| PanPizza | 32-33 Commercial Road, Swindon | 120 yd | |
| The Kebab Hub | 106 Commercial Road, Swindon | 125 yd | |
| Street Grill | 2 Theatre Square, Swindon | 211 yd | |
| The Original Gandhi | 2 Victoria Road, Old Town | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 15 Havelock Square, Swindon | 307 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 13 - 17 The Parade, Swindon | 467 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 87 Groundwell Road, Swindon | 516 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Drove Road, Swindon | 960 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore | 30 High Street, Old Town | 1,067 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wessex Squash Club DOWLING STREET | squash courts | 144 yd |
| Kiss Gyms (Swindon) Paramount Building Paramount Building Princes Street | health and fitness suite | 454 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Swindon) THE ARCADE | health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| St. Saviours Church Hall ASHFORD ROAD | 592 yd | |
| Halls Of Fitness (Closed) 18-19 18-19 Fleet Street | health and fitness suite | 628 yd |
| Health Hydro HEALTH HYDRO HEALTH HYDRO MILTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 642 yd |
| Centre Fitness (Closed) Unit 3/5 Unit 3/5 Station Business Estate | health and fitness suite | 787 yd |
| Town Gardens Quarry Road | tennis courts | 832 yd |
| Drove Primary School DROVE ROAD | 898 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Swindon Old Town) NEWPORT STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,024 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 99.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30.03 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.