Holne Road is in Swindon and in Swindon district. SN1 7AU is located in the Old Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 2010-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holne Road, Swindon, SN1 7AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN1 7BQ, SN1 7AE, SN1 7AW, SN1 7AD, SN1 7BS, SN1 7BY, SN1 7BZ, SN1 7BA, SN1 7AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN1 7AU has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 51.1% | 48% | -3.1% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 48.9% | 52% | 3.1% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 7AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% 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 | 58.5% | 44.8% | -13.7% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30% | 39.7% | 9.7% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 9.9% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 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 (88.7%) 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 | 52.5% | 54.7% | 2.2% | 48.4% | 6.3% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 34% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 8.3% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 15.5% | 11.1% | -4.4% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 12.3% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 24% | 17.8% | -6.2% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 14.8% | 2.3% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 38.6% | 14.6% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 73.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Indian | 5% | 2.6% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 3.4% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 5.8% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 86.5% | 73.1% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -8.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 3.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 74.7% 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 | 81.9% | 74.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -8.5% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.8% | 1.3% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 5.5% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 8.7% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.9% | 75.2% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -8.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 14.5% | 11.3% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.6% | 5.1% | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 1.9% | -4.8% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.9% | 76.7% | -4.8% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4.4% | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.7% | 37.2% | 9.5% |
| Christian | 34.5% | 46.2% | -11.7% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 6% | 6.5% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holne Road was 34.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.9% lower than the Chiseldon and Lawn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holne Road has the 34th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Chiseldon and Lawn and the 244th lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Holne Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-01-28 | £333,705 |
| 21 Holne Road, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-11-27 | £408,940 |
| 23 Holne Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £257,000 | 2019-07-12 | £328,371 |
| 27 Holne Road, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2014-12-23 | £299,462 |
| 29 Holne Road, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £222,000 | 2014-11-27 | £349,702 |
SN1 7AU 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 | 173 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Wichel Primary School & Nursery Staldon Road , East Wichel SN1 7AG | 3out of 4 | 153 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wroughton Junior School Inverary Road , Wroughton SN4 9DL | 3out of 4 | 1,219 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher CE Academy Peglars Way , SN1 7DA | - not rated | 1,306 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Croft Primary School Marlborough Lane , SN3 1RA | 4out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lethbridge Primary School Lethbridge Road , SN1 4BY | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 992 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery CE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College Inverary Road , Wroughton SN4 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 2,428 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 2,818 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 | 3,324 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 | 4,820 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 | 3,619 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 4,549 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX | 2out of 4 | 4,754 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 4,886 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,959 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK Cafe | Unit C, Staldon Court | 116 yd | |
| May And Paul | Bowling Green Lane, Old Town | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichel Inn (Formerly Known As The Bayberry) | 2 Frogden Road, East Wichel | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wichelstowe Fish Bar | Unit D, Staldon Court | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative | Unit E, Staldon Court | 107 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Wroughton Recreation Ground PLAYING FIELD PLAYING FIELD SWINDON ROAD | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| The Commonweal School THE MALL | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 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 | 360 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 360 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 180 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.