Somerset Road is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN2 1NE 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 Somerset Road, Swindon, SN2 1NE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN2 1NF, SN2 2NR, SN2 2NX, SN2 1ND, SN2 1JG, SN2 1NA, SN2 1NB, SN2 2DN, SN2 1JH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN2 1NE is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 46.8% | 46.9% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 53.2% | 53.1% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 1NE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% 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 | 22.5% | 28.5% | 6.0% | 37.9% | -9.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.6% | 55% | -3.6% | 44.2% | 10.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 9% | 9.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 6.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
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 | 50.5% | 46.8% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 32.8% | 4.0% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 14.9% | 0.5% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 5% | 2.9% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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% | 20.1% | -6.9% | 18.2% | 1.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 9.7% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 14.3% | -4.6% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 7.3% | -1.7% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 19.7% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 24.7% | 8.7% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.2% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95% | 89.7% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
In this area, 86.8% 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 | 93.6% | 86.8% | -6.8% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| European Union | 3% | 7.4% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -1.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 86.8% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 3.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 11.9% | 11.2% | 9.8% | 2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6% | 0.3% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.8% | 76.7% | 4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 64.6% | 46.2% | 18.4% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Somerset Road was 42.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.5% lower than the Mannington and Western average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Somerset Road has the 25th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Mannington and Western and the 311th lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Somerset Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-02-06 | £333,676 |
| 17 Somerset Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2022-12-12 | £245,492 |
| 19 Somerset Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2021-06-18 | £249,250 |
| 1 Somerset Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-06-12 | £222,379 |
| 21 Somerset Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2017-12-08 | £286,280 |
SN2 1NE 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Bessemer Road East , SN2 1PE | 3out of 4 | 401 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Bessemer Road East , SN2 1PE | - not rated | 401 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery Wiltshire Avenue , SN2 1NX | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery Wiltshire Avenue , SN2 1NX | - not rated | 639 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndale Junior School Wiltshire Avenue , SN2 1NX | - not rated | 764 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Hreod Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | - not rated | 807 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 2out of 4 | 1,642 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | - not rated | 1,646 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands School Cricklade Road , SN2 7BG | - not rated | 2,232 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Swindon New College Drive , SN3 1AH | - not rated | 3,799 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 | 1,269 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecroft Education Trust Unit 3 , The Old Brickyard SN2 2NP | - not rated | 287 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | - not rated | 864 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Wheatley Park 25-27 Moredon Road , Rodbourne Cheney SN25 3DF | - not rated | 976 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley Court School St Paul's Street , Gorse Hill SN25 1PT | - not rated | 1,932 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | - not rated | 2,197 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridings Day Centre | Scarborough Road, Rodbourne Cheney | 337 yd | |
| Cafe Aroma | Unit 29, Bss House | 478 yd | |
| Party Warehouse | Unit 81, Bss House | 478 yd | |
| The Olive Tree Cafe | Manor Garden Centre, Cheney Manor Industrial Estate | 586 yd | |
| Gaming International T/a Swindon Stadium | Abbey Stadium, Lady Lane | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor | Cheney Manor Road, Swindon | 122 yd | |
| The North Swindon Club | 104 Cheney Manor Road, Swindon | 135 yd | |
| Gas Sports & Social Club | Gipsy Lane, Swindon | 703 yd | |
| NALGO Sports & Leisure Ltd | 610 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill | 703 yd | |
| Rodbourne Cheney Bowls Club | Cheney Manor Road, Swindon | 763 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon Fish Bar | 106 Cheney Manor Road, Swindon | 94 yd | |
| Topfry | 470 Ferndale Road, Swindon | 425 yd | |
| The Lunch Box | Unit 67, Bss House | 478 yd | |
| The Caribbean Corner | 60 Rodbourne Road, Swindon | 554 yd | |
| Rice N Spice | 2-3 Wingate Parade, Pinehurst | 643 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited / Tesco Cheney Manor Express | 336 Cheney Manor Road, Swindon | 808 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1, Romsey Street | 841 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 279 Cheney Manor Road, Swindon | 856 yd | |
| Simply Foods Londis | 15 - 17 Moredon Road, Moredon | 1,000 yd | |
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 1, Barnfield Road | 1,031 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Catholic Primary School BESSEMER ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| Battleground Fitness B S S House B S S House | health and fitness suite | 474 yd |
| Moredon Par 3 Golf Course (Closed) Akers Way | golf | 801 yd |
| Moredon Playing Fields | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Ferndale Youth And Community Centre SOUTHBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 870 yd |
| Even Swindon Primary School PASTURE CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 200 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 318.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 30.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.