Fir Tree Close, Swindon, SN2 1HZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN2 1HZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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	49.8%	49.3%	-0.5%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	50.2%	50.7%	0.5%	49.0%	1.7%

Partnership Status

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	25.9%	31.1%	5.2%	37.9%	-6.8%
Married: Opposite sex	45%	38.8%	-6.2%	44.2%	-5.4%
Separated	1.8%	2.3%	0.5%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	14.1%	16.9%	2.8%	9.1%	7.8%
Widowed	13.2%	11%	-2.2%	6.1%	4.9%

Health

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	28.9%	38.5%	9.6%	48.4%	-9.9%
Good health	36.8%	36.7%	-0.1%	33.6%	3.1%
Fair health	22.6%	16.7%	-5.9%	12.7%	4.0%
Bad health	7.5%	5.6%	-1.9%	4.0%	1.6%
Very bad health	4.2%	2.6%	-1.6%	1.2%	1.4%

Education and Qualifications

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 18.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	37.3%	22.8%	-14.5%	18.2%	4.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.9%	13.2%	-2.7%	9.6%	3.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.1%	15.5%	1.4%	13.4%	2.1%
Apprenticeship	7.7%	11%	3.3%	5.3%	5.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	15.1%	3.7%	16.9%	-1.8%
Degree or Similar	9.1%	18.7%	9.6%	33.8%	-15.1%
Other	4.5%	3.7%	-0.8%	2.8%	0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.3%	1.1%	-0.2%	1.1%	0.0%
Indian	0%	1.8%	1.8%	3.1%	-1.3%
Black African	0.4%	1.5%	1.1%	2.5%	-1.0%
Black Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	0.9%	0.6%
White	96.2%	93%	-3.2%	81.4%	11.6%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95%	87.7%	-7.3%	83.2%	4.5%
European Union	1.7%	5.9%	4.2%	6.1%	-0.2%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	2.7%	-0.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.8%	1.5%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.7%	1.5%	-0.2%	1.3%	0.2%
British Overseas	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.7%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.3%	88.1%	-5.2%	83.2%	4.9%
10+ Years	0.4%	6.7%	6.3%	9.8%	-3.1%
5-10 Years	0.8%	2.6%	1.8%	2.9%	-0.3%
2-5 Years	0.4%	2.2%	1.8%	2.2%	0.0%
Less than 2 years	5%	0.4%	-4.6%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	71.1%	76.7%	-5.6%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Italy	1.5%	0.6%	0.9%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	1.9%	1.5%	0.4%
Other Europe	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	21.9%	13.5%	8.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.1%	37.2%	-4.1%
Christian	52.9%	46.2%	6.7%
Hindu	1.8%	1.7%	0.1%
Muslim	1.1%	6.5%	-5.4%
Other religion	2.2%	0.6%	1.6%
Not answered	8.8%	6.0%	2.8%

Safety

Is Fir Tree Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fir Tree Close was 248.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 360.3% higher than the Priory Vale average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Fir Tree Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 145 local areas in Priory Vale and the 47th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.3%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£43,500

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in SN2 1HZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fir Tree Close are based on 1 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Thamesdown.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Fir Tree Close, Swindon, SN2 1HZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN2 1HZ

Average Price
£202,440

Semi-Detached
£259,769

Terraced
£190,974

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fir Tree Close

Average Price
£202,667

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
£202,667

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fir Tree CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
15 Fir Tree Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building	£200,000	2021-12-22	£226,772
4 Fir Tree Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building	£195,000	2020-08-28	£241,474
12 Fir Tree Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building	£150,000	2019-04-18	£189,711
6 Fir Tree Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£139,995	2005-04-29	£265,991
6 Fir Tree Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£80,000	2002-03-28	£202,167

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN2 1HZ

Employment

SN2 1HZ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	74
Retired	63
Self-Employed	24
Part-Time Employee	20
Looking after home or family	10
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Student (economically inactive)	7
Unemployed	5
Other	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Human health and social work activities	13
Construction	9
Education	8
Manufacturing	7
Transport and storage	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Other	6
Information and communication	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Rodbourne Cheney Primary School Broadway , SN25 3BN	4out of 4	293 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moredon Primary School Moredon Road , SN2 2JG	4out of 4	617 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Greenmeadow Primary School Pen Close , Greenmeadow SN25 3LW	3out of 4	842 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Bessemer Road East , SN2 1PE	3out of 4	940 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Haydon Wick Primary School The Brow , Haydon Wick SN25 1HT	4out of 4	1,151 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ	3out of 4	767 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET	1out of 4	2,421 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Park School The Learning Campus , Redhouse Way SN25 2ND	1out of 4	3,111 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingsdown School Hyde Rd , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH	2out of 4	3,219 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR	3out of 4	3,302 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New College Swindon New College Drive , SN3 1AH	- not rated	4,190 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Swindon Academy Beech Avenue , SN2 1JR	3out of 4	837 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL	3out of 4	1,366 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ	3out of 4	1,933 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS	1out of 4	2,244 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB	3out of 4	3,178 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN	- not rated	3,247 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Cakehole	7 - 8 Blair Parade, Moredon Road	353 yd
Gaming International T/a Swindon Stadium	Abbey Stadium, Lady Lane	389 yd
The Olive Tree Cafe	Manor Garden Centre, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate	988 yd
Kell's Kitchen	Pinetrees Community Centre, The Circle	1,084 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rodbourne Cheney Bowls Club	Cheney Manor Road, Swindon	134 yd
Rodbourne Cheney Working Mens Club	19 Moredon Road, Moredon	370 yd
Gas Sports & Social Club	Gipsy Lane, Swindon	389 yd
NALGO Sports & Leisure Ltd	610 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill	389 yd
The Manor	Cheney Manor Road, Swindon	876 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Golden Star Fish Bar	1 Blair Parade, Moredon Road	353 yd
Tandoori Flames Swindon Ltd	1 Moredon Road, Moredon	356 yd
Papa John's Pizza	9 Moredon Road, Moredon	370 yd
Moredon Charcoal Grill Ltd	7 Moredon Road, Moredon	370 yd
Ozzy's Kebabs	11 Moredon Road, Moredon	373 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Stores Limited / Tesco Cheney Manor Express	336 Cheney Manor Road, Swindon	141 yd
Farmfoods Ltd	279 Cheney Manor Road, Swindon	200 yd
Simply Foods Londis	15 - 17 Moredon Road, Moredon	373 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Rodbourne Cheney Primary School THE BROADWAY	grass pitches	389 yd
Swindon Academy BEECH AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	687 yd
St Marys Catholic Primary School BESSEMER ROAD EAST	grass pitches	847 yd
Greenmeadow Primary School Pen Close	grass pitches	864 yd
Trent Road Field TRENT ROAD	grass pitches	964 yd
Moredon Par 3 Golf Course (Closed) Akers Way	golf	966 yd
Pembroke Gardens Barton Road	grass pitches	989 yd
Moredon Primary School MOREDON ROAD	grass pitches	1,017 yd
Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way	grass pitches	1,024 yd
Southbrook Recreation Pinehurst Road	grass pitches	1,093 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	200 Mbit/s
Average download speed	360.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	23.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SN2 1HZ