Cricklade Road is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN2 1AE is located in the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN2 8AT, SN2 1AS, SN2 8AN, SN2 8AY, SN2 8AS, SN2 8AR, SN2 1AD, SN2 1AR, SN2 8AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN2 1AE has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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 | 45.1% | 48.7% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 54.9% | 51.3% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SN2 1AE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.2% | 36.4% | -9.8% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.1% | 51.5% | 14.4% | 44.2% | 7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.4% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 2.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.6% | 50.1% | 1.5% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 34.9% | -2.8% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 10.7% | 11% | 0.3% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 20.3% | 17.1% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 16.8% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 15.6% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 5.5% | -0.8% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.9% | 17.1% | 4.2% | 16.9% | 0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 23.5% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -10.3% |
| Other | 11.2% | 4.3% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70.3% 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 | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 13.9% | 12.3% | 3.1% | 10.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 88.3% | 70.3% | -18.0% | 81.4% | -11.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 67.6% 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 | 86.3% | 67.6% | -18.7% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 2.8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 18.8% | 15.0% | 5.6% | 13.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.3% | 67.8% | -18.5% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 10.4% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 7.5% | 4.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 5.2% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.2% | 76.7% | -20.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 8.3% | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 17.1% | 13.5% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 54.2% | 46.2% | 8.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cricklade Road was 22.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.6% lower than the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cricklade Road has the 10th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst and the 151st lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 201 Cricklade Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2023-04-28 | £211,892 |
| 243 Cricklade Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2023-04-05 | £239,135 |
| 209 Cricklade Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-11-30 | £179,192 |
| 189 Cricklade Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-04-05 | £233,032 |
| 167 Cricklade Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2022-03-29 | £185,254 |
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorse Hill Primary School Avening Street , Gorse Hill SN2 8BZ | 2out of 4 | 484 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery Wiltshire Avenue , SN2 1NX | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Bessemer Road East , SN2 1PE | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcroft Infant School Beechcroft Road , Upper Stratton SN2 7QE | 3out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Fields Primary School Leigh Road , Penhill SN2 5DE | 1out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,754 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 2,030 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,218 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Hyde Rd , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH | 2out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 2,768 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 | 2,690 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 | 915 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 761 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 1,648 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | 1out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 3,132 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorse Hill Tea Rooms | 2 Camdale Parade, Cricklade Road | 201 yd | |
| Red Sea East African Restaurant | 1 Camdale Parade, Cricklade Road | 201 yd | |
| The Butchers Cafe Ltd | 138 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 282 yd | |
| Little Grazey | 136, 136 - 138 Cricklade Road | 283 yd | |
| The Veeg Shack | 125 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 284 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swiss Chalet | Chapel Street, Gorse Hill | 479 yd | |
| New Century Club | 5-8 Bright Street, Gorse Hill | 507 yd | |
| Kembrey Park Brewers Fayre | Kembrey Street, Gorse Hill | 526 yd | |
| Swindon North End Bowls Club | Pavillion St Marks Recreation Ground, Whitehouse Road | 828 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorse Hill Chinese Takeaway | 239 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 3 yd | |
| Eat Well | 172 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 137 yd | |
| Bindi's Indian Takeaway | 121 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 228 yd | |
| Pizza Slice | 129 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 228 yd | |
| La Bella Pizza | 140-142 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 271 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 55-67 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 558 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | 57 Bright Street, Gorse Hill | 567 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | Unit 1, Ocotal Way | 884 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Ocotal Way, Swindon | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gorse Hill Primary School GORSE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL GORSE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL AVENING STREET | artificial grass pitch | 370 yd |
| Southbrook Recreation Pinehurst Road | grass pitches | 609 yd |
| Crowdys Hill School (Jbfc) JEFFERIES AVENUE | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Swindon Gas Sports And Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 735 yd |
| Next Generation Health Club (Swindon - Kembrey Park) (Closed) Kembrey Street | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 740 yd |
| Swindon Tennis Club Whitehouse Road | tennis courts | 792 yd |
| Ferndale Youth And Community Centre SOUTHBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Playfootball Swindon UNIT 29 UNIT 29 BRAMBLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,052 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 | 177.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.