Drew Street is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN2 2HP is located in the Mannington and Western electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Drew Street, Swindon, SN2 2HP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN2 2HN, SN2 2JA, SN2 2HW, SN2 2HR, SN2 2HS, SN2 2HZ, SN2 2HG, SN2 2ES, SN2 2HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN2 2HP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 51.7% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.7% | 48.3% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SN2 2HP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.6% | 49.7% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 32.3% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -11.9% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.2% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 17.4% | 11% | -6.4% | 9.1% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 3.9% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 46.8% | 59.4% | 12.6% | 48.4% | 11.0% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 27.1% | -13.8% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 12.1% | 4.5% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 1% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19.5% | 14.6% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.1% | 19.1% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 9.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 25.5% | 11.4% | 13.4% | 12.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 8.9% | -2.5% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 24.8% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 8.7% | 1.9% | -6.8% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7% | 4.3% | -2.7% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 86% | 85.1% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 3.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 76% 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 | 81.3% | 76% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 11.5% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.1% | 6.3% | -4.8% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.8% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 80.1% | 75.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | -7.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 8.1% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 10% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 4.3% | -6.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.2% | 76.7% | -7.5% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55% | 37.2% | 17.8% |
| Christian | 34.4% | 46.2% | -11.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Drew Street was 35.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.8% lower than the Mannington and Western average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Drew Street has the 19th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Mannington and Western and the 250th lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Drew Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2025-09-26 | £221,000 |
| 9 Drew Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £221,000 | 2024-12-20 | £221,439 |
| 18 Drew Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-12-18 | £235,467 |
| 1 Drew Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2024-11-08 | £196,390 |
| 16 Drew Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-09-20 | £214,787 |
SN2 2HP 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 | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Education | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Even Swindon Primary School Pasture Close , Raybrook Park SN2 2UJ | 3out of 4 | 324 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Le Kyng Primary School Westcott Street , SN1 5HS | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlea Primary School Langstone Way , Westlea Down SN5 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery Wiltshire Avenue , SN2 1NX | 3out of 4 | 1,512 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Bessemer Road East , SN2 1PE | 3out of 4 | 1,516 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 1,124 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,800 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery CE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | - not rated | 2,237 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydiard Park Academy Grange Park Way , Grange Park SN5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 2,969 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 | 3,885 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 | 2,572 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 | 1,605 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,303 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 3,894 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | 1out of 4 | 4,188 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB | 3out of 4 | 4,767 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 2 Barnfield Close, Rodbourne | 433 yd | |
| Lalbagh Indian Restaurant | 171 Rodbourne Road, Swindon | 489 yd | |
| Starbucks | Unit 2, Barnfield Close | 502 yd | |
| Frank's Kitchen | 203 Rodbourne Road, Swindon | 523 yd | |
| Wimsy's/Wims11 FC/Wims11 Active Ltd/Wims11 Football Academy | Mannington Recreation Ground, Unit R | 556 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Even Swindon Working Mens Club & Institute Ltd | 44 Percy Street, Swindon | 391 yd | |
| The Dolphin Hotel | The Dolphin, 177 Rodbourne Road | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sinbads Tandoori | 162 Rodbourne Road, Swindon | 485 yd | |
| Moon Star | 165 Rodbourne Road, Swindon | 489 yd | |
| Rodbourne Royal Fried Chicken | 13 Rodbourne Road, Swindon | 521 yd | |
| Crosskitchenn | 11 Rodbourne Road, Swindon | 522 yd | |
| The Curry Cottage Takeaway Swindon Ltd | 10 Rodbourne Road, Swindon | 524 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Food Warehouse | Unit 1, Barnfield Road | 492 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 2, Barnfield Road | 492 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1, Romsey Street | 578 yd | |
| Lidl | Barnfield Road, Rodbourne | 610 yd | |
| Sainsbury Supermarkets | Unit N, Paddington Drive | 779 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Even Swindon Primary School PASTURE CLOSE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 336 yd |
| Mannington Rec Paddington Drive | grass pitches | 404 yd |
| Battleground Fitness B S S House B S S House | health and fitness suite | 968 yd |
| Delta Tennis Centre DELTA TENNIS CENTRE DELTA TENNIS CENTRE WELTON ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,021 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 193.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.