The Circle is in Swindon and in Swindon district. SN2 1RB is located in the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Circle, Swindon, SN2 1RB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN2 1SF, SN2 1SQ, SN2 1SG, SN2 1SH, SN2 1SJ, SN2 1SN, SN2 1SE, SN2 1SL, SN2 1QZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN2 1RB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.7% | 49.4% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.3% | 50.6% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
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 | 37% | 40.4% | 3.4% | 37.9% | 2.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 45.4% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 5% | -4.2% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.5% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 | 47% | 42.9% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 34.1% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 17.6% | 8.3% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.1% | 27.8% | -8.3% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.7% | 17.4% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 7.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 13.5% | -5.4% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 15.1% | 6.3% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.9% | 17.4% | 11.5% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 6.3% | 5.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 5.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 1.5% | -3.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| White | 91.6% | 80.7% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 77.4% 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 | 89.5% | 77.4% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -5.8% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 6.8% | 5.0% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 10.3% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.9% | 76.9% | -12.0% | 83.2% | -6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 12% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 2.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 5.8% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.3% | 2% | -4.3% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.1% | 76.7% | -19.6% |
| Portugal | 4.4% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.3% | 13.5% | 9.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.2% | 37.2% | 10.0% |
| Christian | 37.3% | 46.2% | -8.9% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 6.7% | 6.5% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Circle was 198.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 121.4% higher than the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
The Circle has the 11th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst and the 66th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 125.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.4%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 The Circle, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-11-08 | £269,183 |
| 35 The Circle, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £131,000 | 2010-04-26 | £243,931 |
| 35 The Circle, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £92,500 | 2001-11-02 | £239,055 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Fields Primary School Leigh Road , Penhill SN2 5DE | 1out of 4 | 889 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcroft Infant School Beechcroft Road , Upper Stratton SN2 7QE | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenmeadow Primary School Pen Close , Greenmeadow SN25 3LW | 3out of 4 | 1,181 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Primary School Avening Street , Gorse Hill SN2 8BZ | 2out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rodbourne Cheney Primary School Broadway , SN25 3BN | 4out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsdown School Hyde Rd , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH | 2out of 4 | 1,962 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,565 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 2,776 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 3,645 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 | 3,517 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 | 532 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | 1out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,572 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 2,177 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 3,692 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shinepinehurst | Pinetrees Community Centre, The Circle | 146 yd | |
| Kell's Kitchen | Pinetrees Community Centre, The Circle | 250 yd | |
| Penhill Free Cafe | John Moulton Hall, Penhill Drive | 1,001 yd | |
| Mamas Cafe | St Lukes School, Cricklade Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moonrakers | 551 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 540 yd | |
| Kembrey Park Brewers Fayre | Kembrey Street, Gorse Hill | 642 yd | |
| Stratton St Margaret Royal British Legion Club | St Philips Road, Stratton St Margaret | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinehurst Fisheries | 7 The Circle, Pinehurst | 246 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 8 Clive Parade, Pinehurst | 339 yd | |
| Sammy's Kebab & Burger House | 11 Clive Parade, Pinehurst | 339 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 10A Clive Parade, Pinehurst | 342 yd | |
| KFC | 13 Clive Parade, Pinehurst | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | 533 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 386 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Esprit Centre THE ESPIRIT CENTRE THE ESPIRIT CENTRE HEADLANDS GROVE | grass pitches | 532 yd |
| Swindon Academy (Closed) Headlands Grove | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 536 yd |
| Penhill Recreation Ground Hillary Close | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Crowdys Hill School (Jbfc) JEFFERIES AVENUE | grass pitches | 573 yd |
| Swindon Academy BEECH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 647 yd |
| Next Generation Health Club (Swindon - Kembrey Park) (Closed) Kembrey Street | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 740 yd |
| Sevenfields Primary School (Closed) Leigh Road | 939 yd | |
| Southbrook Recreation Pinehurst Road | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Seven Fields Primary School LEIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 35.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.