Periwinkle Close is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN2 2QH is located in the Priory Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Periwinkle Close, Swindon, SN2 2QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN2 2QS, SN2 2QA, SN2 2QU, SN2 2RF, SN2 2QZ, SN2 2QX, SN2 2SG, SN2 2RG, SN2 2RH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN2 2QH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.9% 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 | 48.4% | 52.9% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 1.9% |
| Male | 51.6% | 47.1% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -1.9% |
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 2QH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.6% 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 | 39.8% | 42.6% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 41.8% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -2.4% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 11.4% | 0.3% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
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%) 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 | 56.6% | 44.2% | -12.4% | 48.4% | -4.2% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 41.8% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 8.2% |
| Fair health | 5% | 10.2% | 5.2% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 10.2% | 13.5% | 3.3% | 18.2% | -4.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 12.2% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 20.3% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 8% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 21.2% | 16.5% | -4.7% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.5% | 25.3% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -8.5% |
| Other | 3.5% | 4.2% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Black African | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 95.4% | 88.2% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 6.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 96.1% | 91.2% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 2% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 91.6% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 8.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.5% | 0.3% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.6% | 37.2% | 18.4% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Periwinkle Close was 83.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.6% higher than the Priory Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Periwinkle Close has the 30th highest crime rate of 145 local areas in Priory Vale and the 220th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Periwinkle Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2025-10-14 | £265,000 |
| 25 Periwinkle Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-02-12 | £239,273 |
| 31 Periwinkle Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-02-22 | £218,227 |
| 22 Periwinkle Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-09-22 | £299,970 |
| 8 Periwinkle Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-12-02 | £243,136 |
SN2 2QH 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 | 133 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis CofE Primary School Aiken Road , Taw Hill SN25 1UH | 4out of 4 | 932 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy The Buffer , Purton SN5 4GT | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peatmoor Community Primary School Pepperbox Hill , Peatmoor SN5 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,277 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydonleigh Primary School Haydon Court Drive , Haydon Wick SN25 1JP | 3out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydon Wick Primary School The Brow , Haydon Wick SN25 1HT | 4out of 4 | 1,289 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,501 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Park School The Learning Campus , Redhouse Way SN25 2ND | 1out of 4 | 2,172 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Western Academy William Morris Way , Tadpole Garden Village SN25 2PP | - not rated | 3,468 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradon Forest School The Peak , Purton SN5 4AT | 3out of 4 | 3,598 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 3,751 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 2,879 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB | 3out of 4 | 2,021 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands School The Learning Campus , Tadpole Lane SN25 2NB | 4out of 4 | 2,298 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | 3out of 4 | 3,150 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchward School William Morris Way , SN25 2PP | - not rated | 3,773 yd | Free schools special | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | 1out of 4 | 3,938 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In House Catering | Maple Court, The Street | 862 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moredon Social Club | Moredon Community Centre, The Street | 846 yd | |
| Tawny Owl | Queen Elizabeth Drive, Swindon | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emperor's Kitchen | 184 Moredon Road, Moredon | 1,018 yd | |
| Moredon Fish Bar | 186 Moredon Road, Moredon | 1,018 yd | |
| Happy Cod | 22 Taw Hill Village Centre, Aiken Road | 1,075 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1 Taw Hill Village Centre, Aiken Road | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | 23 Taw Hill Village Centre, Aiken Road | 1,083 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Herod Parkway School Sports Centre (Closed) Akers Way | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 954 yd |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way | grass pitches | 1,037 yd |
| Moredon Primary School MOREDON ROAD | grass pitches | 1,048 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 | 58 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 184.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.