Churchward Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1NJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN2 1NJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.8%	52.3%	-2.5%	51.0%	1.3%
Male	45.2%	47.7%	2.5%	49.0%	-1.3%

Partnership Status

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 1NJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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	27.2%	30.6%	3.4%	37.9%	-7.3%
Married: Opposite sex	59.3%	56.1%	-3.2%	44.2%	11.9%
Separated	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.1%
Divorced	6%	6.3%	0.3%	9.1%	-2.8%
Widowed	7.1%	5.9%	-1.2%	6.1%	-0.2%

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	45.2%	39.1%	-6.1%	48.4%	-9.3%
Good health	40.8%	41.5%	0.7%	33.6%	7.9%
Fair health	10.7%	15.7%	5.0%	12.7%	3.0%
Bad health	2.4%	3.1%	0.7%	4.0%	-0.9%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	1.2%	-0.6%

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 21.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22%	15.1%	-6.9%	18.2%	-3.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	22%	17%	-5.0%	9.6%	7.4%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	22.8%	18.8%	-4.0%	13.4%	5.4%
Apprenticeship	6%	5.2%	-0.8%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.2%	15.9%	4.7%	16.9%	-1.0%
Degree or Similar	13.8%	21.4%	7.6%	33.8%	-12.4%
Other	2.2%	6.6%	4.4%	2.8%	3.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.9% 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)
Chinese	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.7%	-0.1%
Indian	0%	1.9%	1.9%	3.1%	-1.2%
Other Black	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
White	99.4%	96.9%	-2.5%	81.4%	15.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	95.2%	91.7%	-3.5%	83.2%	8.5%
European Union	3%	5.2%	2.2%	6.1%	-0.9%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	2.7%	-1.8%
Middle East and Asia	0.9%	1.8%	0.9%	5.6%	-3.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.2%	92%	-3.2%	83.2%	8.8%
10+ Years	0%	5.2%	5.2%	9.8%	-4.6%
5-10 Years	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	3%	0.6%	-2.4%	1.9%	-1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.5%	76.7%	0.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Portugal	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Romania	1.5%	0.9%	0.6%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	17.6%	13.5%	4.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.7%	37.2%	4.5%
Christian	50.3%	46.2%	4.1%
Buddhist	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Not answered	6.7%	6.0%	0.7%

Safety

Is Churchward Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Churchward Avenue was 58.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.7% lower than the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Churchward Avenue has the 37th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst and the 311th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,700

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in SN2 1NJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 8/10 (high )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 9/10 (very 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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below 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) - 8/10 (high )
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 Churchward Avenue are based on 9 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 Churchward Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1NJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN2 1NJ

Average Price
£283,050

Semi-Detached
£281,270

Terraced
£281,604

Detached
£287,967

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Churchward Avenue

Average Price
£322,872

Semi-Detached
£321,981

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£330,000

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Churchward AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
17 Churchward Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2025-02-28	£247,976
47 Churchward Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2023-12-08	£291,655
37 Churchward Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£228,000	2020-11-27	£279,484
1 Churchward Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building	£296,000	2019-09-30	£364,113
1 Churchward Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2019-05-24	£372,448

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN2 1NJ

Employment

SN2 1NJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	90
Retired	72
Part-Time Employee	43
Self-Employed	19
Other	9
Unemployed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Student (economically inactive)	7
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	40
Construction	22
Manufacturing	19
Financial and insurance activities	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Transport and storage	12
Information and communication	12
Education	10
Other	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Administrative and support service activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	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	388 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery Wiltshire Avenue , SN2 1NX	3out of 4	654 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Rodbourne Cheney Primary School Broadway , SN25 3BN	4out of 4	872 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Moredon Primary School Moredon Road , SN2 2JG	4out of 4	934 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Even Swindon Primary School Pasture Close , Raybrook Park SN2 2UJ	3out of 4	1,344 yd	Community school	Yes	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	817 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET	1out of 4	1,839 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR	3out of 4	2,956 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE	3out of 4	3,422 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsdown School Hyde Rd , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH	2out of 4	3,470 yd	Academy converter	No	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	3,792 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	983 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	867 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ	3out of 4	1,959 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS	1out of 4	2,582 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN	- not rated	3,064 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB	3out of 4	3,682 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gaming International T/a Swindon Stadium	Abbey Stadium, Lady Lane	373 yd
The Ridings Day Centre	Scarborough Road, Rodbourne Cheney	568 yd
The Southbrook Inn	Southbrook Inn, 27 Southbrook Street	743 yd
Party Warehouse	Unit 81, Bss House	813 yd
Cafe Aroma	Unit 29, Bss House	813 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Gas Sports & Social Club	Gipsy Lane, Swindon	373 yd
NALGO Sports & Leisure Ltd	610 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill	373 yd
The Manor	Cheney Manor Road, Swindon	453 yd
The North Swindon Club	104 Cheney Manor Road, Swindon	465 yd
Rodbourne Cheney Bowls Club	Cheney Manor Road, Swindon	590 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rice N Spice	2-3 Wingate Parade, Pinehurst	308 yd
Swindon Fish Bar	106 Cheney Manor Road, Swindon	433 yd
Topfry	470 Ferndale Road, Swindon	617 yd
The Lunch Box	Unit 67, Bss House	813 yd
The Caribbean Corner	60 Rodbourne Road, Swindon	814 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Stores Limited / Tesco Cheney Manor Express	336 Cheney Manor Road, Swindon	636 yd
Farmfoods Ltd	279 Cheney Manor Road, Swindon	699 yd
Simply Foods Londis	15 - 17 Moredon Road, Moredon	875 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Marys Catholic Primary School BESSEMER ROAD EAST	grass pitches	261 yd
Ferndale Youth And Community Centre SOUTHBROOK STREET	grass pitches	748 yd
Battleground Fitness B S S House B S S House	health and fitness suite	809 yd
Southbrook Recreation Pinehurst Road	grass pitches	822 yd
Rodbourne Cheney Primary School THE BROADWAY	grass pitches	945 yd
Swindon Academy BEECH AVENUE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts	949 yd
Moredon Par 3 Golf Course (Closed) Akers Way	golf	979 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	72.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	184.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	12 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	21.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

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