Northern Road is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN2 1PD 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 Northern Road, Swindon, SN2 1PD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN2 1PE, SN2 1PA, SN2 1NZ, SN2 1PH, SN2 1PB, SN2 1LZ, SN2 1PF, SN2 1PL, SN2 1LY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN2 1PD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.9% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 49% | 49.1% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 1PD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.7% 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 | 29.3% | 29% | -0.3% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 58.2% | 53.7% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 9.5% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 9.7% | 3.8% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 (89.3%) 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 | 51.9% | 47.9% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 41.4% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 7.8% |
| Fair health | 4.8% | 8.6% | 3.8% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 12.9% | 16.1% | 3.2% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 10.3% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.9% | 18% | -3.9% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.2% | 11.9% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 15.3% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 26.8% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 7% | 1.5% | -5.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 95.8% | 89.1% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
In this area, 87.8% 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 | 92.6% | 87.8% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 4.5% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.3% | 87.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 3.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.9% | 4.6% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 0.9% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 76.7% | -1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northern Road was 57.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.7% lower than the Mannington and Western average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northern Road has the 19th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Mannington and Western and the 318th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51 Northern Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2022-06-13 | £342,714 |
| 65 Northern Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2022-04-29 | £431,074 |
| 49 Northern Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2021-12-01 | £324,938 |
| 49 Northern Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2019-02-01 | £251,471 |
| 37 Northern Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £244,500 | 2017-08-23 | £317,541 |
SN2 1PD 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 | 103 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 85 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery Wiltshire Avenue , SN2 1NX | 3out of 4 | 353 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodbourne Cheney Primary School Broadway , SN25 3BN | 4out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Even Swindon Primary School Pasture Close , Raybrook Park SN2 2UJ | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Moredon Primary School Moredon Road , SN2 2JG | 4out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,080 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 1,560 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,695 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 3,135 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 3,418 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 | 3,511 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 | 1,045 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 | 573 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | 1out of 4 | 2,661 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 2,870 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB | 3out of 4 | 3,987 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Southbrook Inn | Southbrook Inn, 27 Southbrook Street | 459 yd | |
| The Ridings Day Centre | Scarborough Road, Rodbourne Cheney | 469 yd | |
| Gaming International T/a Swindon Stadium | Abbey Stadium, Lady Lane | 558 yd | |
| Party Warehouse | Unit 81, Bss House | 824 yd | |
| Cafe Aroma | Unit 29, Bss House | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The North Swindon Club | 104 Cheney Manor Road, Swindon | 517 yd | |
| Gas Sports & Social Club | Gipsy Lane, Swindon | 558 yd | |
| NALGO Sports & Leisure Ltd | 610 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill | 558 yd | |
| The Manor | Cheney Manor Road, Swindon | 566 yd | |
| Rodbourne Cheney Bowls Club | Cheney Manor Road, Swindon | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topfry | 470 Ferndale Road, Swindon | 466 yd | |
| Rice N Spice | 2-3 Wingate Parade, Pinehurst | 482 yd | |
| Swindon Fish Bar | 106 Cheney Manor Road, Swindon | 524 yd | |
| North Star Fish Chips And Chinese Takeaway | 200 Ferndale Road, Swindon | 604 yd | |
| The Caribbean Corner | 60 Rodbourne Road, Swindon | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited / Tesco Cheney Manor Express | 336 Cheney Manor Road, Swindon | 932 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1, Romsey Street | 950 yd | |
| Farmfoods Ltd | 279 Cheney Manor Road, Swindon | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Catholic Primary School BESSEMER ROAD EAST | grass pitches | 139 yd |
| Ferndale Youth And Community Centre SOUTHBROOK STREET | grass pitches | 453 yd |
| Southbrook Recreation Pinehurst Road | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Battleground Fitness B S S House B S S House | health and fitness suite | 822 yd |
| Oasis Leisure Centre (Swindon) NORTH STAR AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, health and fitness suite, indoor bowls, squash courts, swimming pool | 831 yd |
| Swindon Tennis Club Whitehouse Road | tennis courts | 894 yd |
| Swindon Academy BEECH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,069 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.