Menham Close is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN2 1UX 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 1994-05-01.
StreetScan combines information about Menham Close, Swindon, SN2 1UX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN2 1RY, SN2 1RP, SN2 7BB, SN2 1AQ, SN2 1SP, SN2 1SA, SN2 1SB, SN2 1RX, SN2 1AG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN2 1UX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 47.3% | 49.5% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 52.7% | 50.5% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 26.7% | 32.1% | 5.4% | 37.9% | -5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.9% | 47.1% | -3.8% | 44.2% | 2.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 14.4% | 12.5% | -1.9% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.7% | 0.4% | 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 | 41.2% | 36.3% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -12.1% |
| Good health | 32% | 38.8% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 22.2% | 17.2% | -5.0% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.9% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 23.5% | -0.4% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.2% | 13.7% | -9.5% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.2% | 15.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6% | 20.6% | 14.6% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 17% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -16.8% |
| Other | 7.7% | 3.6% | -4.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 93.9% | 87.2% | -6.7% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
In this area, 79.4% 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 | 90.8% | 79.4% | -11.4% | 83.2% | -3.8% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 7.8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 7.8% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 2.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 3.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| 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 | 89.9% | 79.7% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 10.9% | 9.5% | 9.8% | 1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 4.1% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 1.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 3.8% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70% | 76.7% | -6.7% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Menham Close was 58.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.8% lower than the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Menham Close has the 39th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst and the 315th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5A Menham Close, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2023-12-01 | £325,330 |
| 5A Menham Close, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-02-03 | £290,389 |
| 3 Menham Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2018-07-27 | £238,386 |
| 3 Menham Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2012-03-30 | £231,911 |
| 2 Menham Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2011-12-07 | £290,807 |
SN2 1UX 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinehurst Junior School Beech Avenue , SN2 1JR | - not rated | 724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinehurst Infants' School Beech Avenue , SN2 1JR | - not rated | 754 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Infant School Avening Street , SN2 8BZ | - not rated | 859 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Junior School Avening Street , SN2 8BZ | - not rated | 864 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Primary School Avening Street , Gorse Hill SN2 8BZ | - not rated | 864 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlands School Cricklade Road , SN2 7BG | - not rated | 574 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands Headlands Grove , SN2 7HS | - not rated | 681 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Hyde Rd , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Hyde Road , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Hyde Road , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH | - not rated | 2,022 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,583 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Swindon New College Drive , SN3 1AH | - not rated | 3,052 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 | 754 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 | - not rated | 366 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connex Units 16 and 17a , Headlands Grove Trading Estate SN2 7JQ | - not rated | 816 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's School Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | 3out of 4 | 1,422 yd | Academy special sponsor led | 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 | 314 yd | |
| Kell's Kitchen | Pinetrees Community Centre, The Circle | 489 yd | |
| Gorse Hill Tea Rooms | 2 Camdale Parade, Cricklade Road | 763 yd | |
| Red Sea East African Restaurant | 1 Camdale Parade, Cricklade Road | 763 yd | |
| The Butchers Cafe Ltd | 138 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kembrey Park Brewers Fayre | Kembrey Street, Gorse Hill | 321 yd | |
| The Moonrakers | 551 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 814 yd | |
| The Swiss Chalet | Chapel Street, Gorse Hill | 996 yd | |
| Stratton St Margaret Royal British Legion Club | St Philips Road, Stratton St Margaret | 1,062 yd | |
| New Century Club | 5-8 Bright Street, Gorse Hill | 1,066 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinehurst Fisheries | 7 The Circle, Pinehurst | 480 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 8 Clive Parade, Pinehurst | 551 yd | |
| Sammy's Kebab & Burger House | 11 Clive Parade, Pinehurst | 551 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 10A Clive Parade, Pinehurst | 557 yd | |
| KFC | 13 Clive Parade, Pinehurst | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | 533 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 624 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crowdys Hill School (Jbfc) JEFFERIES AVENUE | grass pitches | 349 yd |
| Next Generation Health Club (Swindon - Kembrey Park) (Closed) Kembrey Street | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 499 yd |
| Esprit Centre THE ESPIRIT CENTRE THE ESPIRIT CENTRE HEADLANDS GROVE | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Swindon Academy (Closed) Headlands Grove | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 687 yd |
| Swindon Academy BEECH AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 822 yd |
| Southbrook Recreation Pinehurst Road | grass pitches | 836 yd |
| Gorse Hill Primary School GORSE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL GORSE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL AVENING STREET | artificial grass pitch | 877 yd |
| Penhill Recreation Ground Hillary Close | grass pitches | 936 yd |
| Swindon Gas Sports And Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 1,083 yd |
| Playfootball Swindon UNIT 29 UNIT 29 BRAMBLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,085 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 | 93.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 235.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.