Beatrice Street is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN2 1BB 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 Beatrice Street, Swindon, SN2 1BB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN2 1BD, SN2 1BA, SN2 1BJ, SN2 1FE, SN2 1DB, SN2 1BL, SN2 1FD, SN2 1BX, SN2 1BH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN2 1BB is primarily male, with 56.4% 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 | 46.5% | 43.6% | -2.9% | 51.0% | -7.4% |
| Male | 53.5% | 56.4% | 2.9% | 49.0% | 7.4% |
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 1BB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.4% 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 | 33.3% | 34.3% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 52.4% | 8.9% | 44.2% | 8.2% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 14.6% | 8.4% | -6.2% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 2.9% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (85.9%) 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 | 45.3% | 51.1% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 34.8% | -2.5% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 11.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 2% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 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.
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 22.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.1% | 22.1% | 3.0% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 16.6% | -2.1% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 16.2% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.8% | 12.3% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24% | 22.4% | -1.6% | 33.8% | -11.4% |
| Other | 10.6% | 4.2% | -6.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 52.6% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 10.1% | 35.9% | 25.8% | 3.1% | 32.8% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 3.5% | 1.2% | -2.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 75.9% | 52.6% | -23.3% | 81.4% | -28.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.2% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, just 45% 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% | 45% | -24.6% | 83.2% | -38.2% |
| European Union | 10.4% | 16.6% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 1.7% | -3.4% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 31.4% | 20.3% | 5.6% | 25.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.3% 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 | 69.3% | 44.9% | -24.4% | 83.2% | -38.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 19.3% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 18.3% | 11.0% | 2.9% | 15.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 8.9% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 6.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.5% | 8.6% | 0.1% | 1.9% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 38.9% | 76.7% | -37.8% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 18.7% | 0.5% | 18.2% |
| Poland | 6.7% | 1.3% | 5.4% |
| Romania | 4.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 12.3% | 1.2% | 11.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.6% | 37.2% | -11.6% |
| Christian | 62.7% | 46.2% | 16.5% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.7% | 6.5% | -4.8% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beatrice Street was 207.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 131.8% higher than the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beatrice Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst and the 64th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 85.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 22.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Beatrice Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £244,000 | 2025-01-15 | £247,686 |
| 44 Beatrice Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-09-18 | £174,827 |
| 11 Beatrice Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2024-05-10 | £252,000 |
| 29 Beatrice Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2024-04-19 | £277,383 |
| 9 Beatrice Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £261,000 | 2024-01-12 | £271,225 |
SN2 1BB 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 | 147 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery Wiltshire Avenue , SN2 1NX | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Primary School Avening Street , Gorse Hill SN2 8BZ | 2out of 4 | 829 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Bessemer Road East , SN2 1PE | 3out of 4 | 996 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Drove Primary School Drove Road , SN1 3AH | 4out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Primary School Groundwell Road , SN1 2LU | 2out of 4 | 1,441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 1,233 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,630 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 2,511 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 | 2,433 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 | 1,425 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 | 516 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,559 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | 1out of 4 | 2,740 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 3,275 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 Park Coffee House | Pavillion, St Marks Recreation Ground | 229 yd | |
| Masai Choma House | Working Mens Club, 131 Ferndale Road | 282 yd | |
| Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council) | Polaris House, North Star Avenue | 395 yd | |
| WeeBuzz Swindon | 47 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 420 yd | |
| Casa De Carne | 37 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 420 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon North End Bowls Club | Pavillion St Marks Recreation Ground, Whitehouse Road | 161 yd | |
| The Great Western Hotel | 73 Station Road, Swindon | 412 yd | |
| New Century Club | 5-8 Bright Street, Gorse Hill | 518 yd | |
| The Queens Tap / Bull & Bird | 74 Station Road, Swindon | 537 yd | |
| The Tap And Barrel (Pub - Wet Sales) | The Tap And Barrel, 115 Manchester Road | 601 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillip's Traditional Fish & Chips | 39 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 420 yd | |
| Sliders Food & Takeaway | 24, 24 - 26 Cricklade Road | 446 yd | |
| Caprinos Pizza | 34 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 448 yd | |
| Tennessee Chicken | 30 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 448 yd | |
| North Star Fish Chips And Chinese Takeaway | 200 Ferndale Road, Swindon | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 55-67 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 420 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | Unit 1, Ocotal Way | 655 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | 57 Bright Street, Gorse Hill | 664 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Ocotal Way, Swindon | 878 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 13 - 17 The Parade, Swindon | 899 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swindon Tennis Club Whitehouse Road | tennis courts | 186 yd |
| Ferndale Youth And Community Centre SOUTHBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Oasis Leisure Centre (Swindon) NORTH STAR AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 676 yd |
| Gorse Hill Primary School GORSE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL GORSE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL AVENING STREET | artificial grass pitch | 747 yd |
| Southbrook Recreation Pinehurst Road | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| The County Ground COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 797 yd |
| Halls Of Fitness (Closed) 18-19 18-19 Fleet Street | health and fitness suite | 843 yd |
| Swindon Town Fc (The County Ground) COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Kiss Gyms (Swindon) Paramount Building Paramount Building Princes Street | health and fitness suite | 981 yd |
| Swindon Athletic Track County Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,010 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 | 179.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.