Norman Road is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN2 1AX 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 Norman Road, Swindon, SN2 1AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN2 1AT, SN2 1EX, SN2 1AR, SN2 1BU, SN2 1AZ, SN2 1AY, SN2 1AU, SN2 1AF, SN2 1AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN2 1AX is primarily male, with 53.6% 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 | 49.4% | 46.4% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -4.6% |
| Male | 50.6% | 53.6% | 3.0% | 49.0% | 4.6% |
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 | 30.7% | 34.1% | 3.4% | 37.9% | -3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 49.4% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 10% | 7.6% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 44.9% | 42.1% | -2.8% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 39.1% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 13.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 4.6% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 27.8% | 22.4% | -5.4% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 12.5% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 14.1% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 8% | 2.1% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 14.7% | 4.3% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.6% | 23.7% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -10.1% |
| Other | 5.9% | 4.5% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 18.8% | 13.1% | 3.1% | 15.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 81.6% | 57.9% | -23.7% | 81.4% | -23.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 65.8% 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% | 65.8% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 5.1% | -2.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.5% | 24.2% | 15.7% | 5.6% | 18.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 65.3% | -14.8% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 15.9% | 13.1% | 9.8% | 6.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 9.4% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 7.3% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 5.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 2% | -6.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.2% | 76.7% | -13.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 8.6% | 0.5% | 8.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 8.4% | 1.2% | 7.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 12.9% | 13.5% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.7% | 37.2% | -5.5% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 4.3% | 1.7% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norman Road was 114.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 28.0% higher than the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norman Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst and the 153rd highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Norman Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-08-08 | £253,741 |
| 49 Norman Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2025-05-08 | £178,416 |
| 78 Norman Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-02-10 | £273,807 |
| 60 Norman Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2024-12-20 | £247,491 |
| 76 Norman Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2024-11-29 | £170,338 |
SN2 1AX 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 | 130 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Other | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 546 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery Wiltshire Avenue , SN2 1NX | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Bessemer Road East , SN2 1PE | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drove Primary School Drove Road , SN1 3AH | 4out of 4 | 1,641 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Queens Drive , SN3 1AR | 2out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,695 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 1,700 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Hyde Rd , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH | 2out of 4 | 2,822 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,594 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 | 1,050 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 | 688 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,090 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | 1out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 3,204 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Veeg Shack | 125 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 194 yd | |
| The Butchers Cafe Ltd | 138 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 226 yd | |
| Little Grazey | 136, 136 - 138 Cricklade Road | 226 yd | |
| PiriCo | Ground Floor, 103 Cricklade Road | 232 yd | |
| Gorse Hill Tea Rooms | 2 Camdale Parade, Cricklade Road | 240 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Century Club | 5-8 Bright Street, Gorse Hill | 360 yd | |
| The Swiss Chalet | Chapel Street, Gorse Hill | 466 yd | |
| Swindon North End Bowls Club | Pavillion St Marks Recreation Ground, Whitehouse Road | 523 yd | |
| Kembrey Park Brewers Fayre | Kembrey Street, Gorse Hill | 856 yd | |
| The Great Western Hotel | 73 Station Road, Swindon | 886 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bindi's Indian Takeaway | 121 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 198 yd | |
| Pizza Slice | 129 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 198 yd | |
| Wong Kee Chinese Take-Away And Fish Bar | 126 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 226 yd | |
| Bella Napoli Pizzeria / Best Taste Kebab & Pizza | 144 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 226 yd | |
| La Bella Pizza | 140-142 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 227 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 55-67 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 348 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | 57 Bright Street, Gorse Hill | 499 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | Unit 1, Ocotal Way | 728 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Ocotal Way, Swindon | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gorse Hill Primary School GORSE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL GORSE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL AVENING STREET | artificial grass pitch | 422 yd |
| Swindon Tennis Club Whitehouse Road | tennis courts | 465 yd |
| Southbrook Recreation Pinehurst Road | grass pitches | 516 yd |
| Ferndale Youth And Community Centre SOUTHBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 753 yd |
| Swindon Gas Sports And Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 855 yd |
| The County Ground COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 938 yd |
| Swindon Town Fc (The County Ground) COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,030 yd |
| Crowdys Hill School (Jbfc) JEFFERIES AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| Oasis Leisure Centre (Swindon) NORTH STAR AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,049 yd |
| Next Generation Health Club (Swindon - Kembrey Park) (Closed) Kembrey Street | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,066 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 | 164.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.