North Star Avenue is in Swindon and in Swindon district. SN2 1EP is located in the Rodbourne Cheney electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Star Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN2 1EP is primarily male, with 57.4% 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 | 47.1% | 42.6% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -8.4% |
| Male | 52.9% | 57.4% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 8.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SN2 1EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 67.3% 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 | 43.9% | 67.3% | 23.4% | 37.9% | 29.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.1% | 13.1% | -22.0% | 44.2% | -31.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 6.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 11.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 44.2% | 52.3% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 40.5% | 33% | -7.5% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 14.7% | 1.9% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 0% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 56.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 10.7% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 9.7% | -10.3% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.5% | 5.8% | -14.7% | 13.4% | -7.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 14.6% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 56.3% | 32.4% | 33.8% | 22.5% |
| Other | 8.8% | 1% | -7.8% | 2.8% | -1.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 9.1% | 10.1% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 7.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 86% | 83.5% | -2.5% | 81.4% | 2.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 71.6% 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 | 79.3% | 71.6% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 11.9% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 11.9% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 6.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.3% | 70.3% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 9% | 4.9% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.4% | 6.3% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 10.8% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 8.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 3.6% | -0.5% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 5.5% | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| South-East Asia | 3.7% | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Central and South America | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 3.7% | 13.5% | -9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.7% | 37.2% | 16.5% |
| Christian | 31.5% | 46.2% | -14.7% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other religion | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Star Avenue was 591.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 544.0% higher than the Mannington and Western average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
North Star Avenue has the highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Mannington and Western and the 9th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 102.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.7%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oasis Leisure Centre North Star Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Other, an established residential building | £3,912,000 | 2017-06-30 | £4,409,559 |
SN2 1EP 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 | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 528 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Bessemer Road East , SN2 1PE | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Even Swindon Primary School Pasture Close , Raybrook Park SN2 2UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Le Kyng Primary School Westcott Street , SN1 5HS | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Primary School Avening Street , Gorse Hill SN2 8BZ | 2out of 4 | 1,495 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 779 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,801 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,199 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 2,318 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 2,718 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 | 2,889 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 | 1,648 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 | 450 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,118 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 2,640 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | 1out of 4 | 3,170 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 3,892 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o Nationwide Distribution Centre) | Unit 1-5, James Watt Close | 303 yd | |
| Aramark Ltd (c/o Biotech & Biolog Sciences Research Council) | Polaris House, North Star Avenue | 378 yd | |
| Pumpkin | Refreshment Bar Platform 4, Swindon Railway Station | 430 yd | |
| Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o Network Rail) | 1 Holbrook Way, Swindon | 430 yd | |
| Costa | Signal Point, Station Road | 493 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 147 Snooker Ltd | Unit 3, A Shop Station Industrial Estate | 543 yd | |
| The Queens Tap / Bull & Bird | 74 Station Road, Swindon | 553 yd | |
| The Great Western Hotel | 73 Station Road, Swindon | 625 yd | |
| The Glue Pot | 5 Emlyn Square, Railway Village | 655 yd | |
| Waiting Room | 59 Fleet Street, Swindon | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Star Fish Chips And Chinese Takeaway | 200 Ferndale Road, Swindon | 519 yd | |
| Johnny's Grill | 75 Bridge Street, Swindon | 561 yd | |
| Super Pizza | 39 Fleet Street, Swindon | 688 yd | |
| Grill Box Takeaway / Tiffin Express | 28 John Street, Swindon | 702 yd | |
| Chicken & Pizza Valley | 13 Faringdon Road, Swindon | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1, Romsey Street | 836 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | 13 - 17 The Parade, Swindon | 843 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 15 Havelock Square, Swindon | 972 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 55-67 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oasis Leisure Centre (Swindon) NORTH STAR AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 5 yd |
| Ferndale Youth And Community Centre SOUTHBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Swindon Tennis Club Whitehouse Road | tennis courts | 588 yd |
| Centre Fitness (Closed) Unit 3/5 Unit 3/5 Station Business Estate | health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Halls Of Fitness (Closed) 18-19 18-19 Fleet Street | health and fitness suite | 652 yd |
| Buzz Gym (Swindon) THE ARCADE | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Health Hydro HEALTH HYDRO HEALTH HYDRO MILTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 843 yd |
| St Marys Catholic Primary School BESSEMER ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 880 yd |
| Southbrook Recreation Pinehurst Road | grass pitches | 1,012 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.