Burnet Close is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN2 2RT is located in the Priory Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burnet Close, Swindon, SN2 2RT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN2 2SE, SN2 2SD, SN2 2SX, SN2 2RZ, SN2 2SH, SN2 2SR, SN2 2RU, SN2 2SB, SN2 2ST.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN2 2RT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 49.3% | 49.8% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.7% | 50.2% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 39.6% | 40.6% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 40.2% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -4.0% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 2.1% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 13.8% | 3.2% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 (87%) 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 | 50% | 44% | -6.0% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 43% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 9.4% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 9.9% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 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 | 10.1% | 11.3% | 1.2% | 18.2% | -6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22% | 12.9% | -9.1% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 23.8% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 10.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 5% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 19.8% | 20.4% | 0.6% | 16.9% | 3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.6% | 23.3% | 1.7% | 33.8% | -10.5% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 95.7% | 95.5% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.7% 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% | 93.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 4.9% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 93.7% | -1.6% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.9% | 76.7% | 8.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.2% | 37.2% | 7.0% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Jewish | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burnet Close was 32.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.8% lower than the Priory Vale average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burnet Close has the 61st lowest crime rate of 146 local areas in Priory Vale and the 222nd lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 83% 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 Burnet Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £159,950 | 2025-02-14 | £161,734 |
| 29 Burnet Close, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2025-02-11 | £117,391 |
| 45 Burnet Close, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £62,000 | 2024-08-30 | £58,766 |
| 8 Burnet Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £146,000 | 2023-03-31 | £144,982 |
| 30 Burnet Close, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £111,500 | 2023-01-20 | £105,368 |
SN2 2RT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis CofE Primary School Aiken Road , Taw Hill SN25 1UH | 3out of 4 | 492 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydonleigh Primary School Haydon Court Drive , Haydon Wick SN25 1JP | - not rated | 684 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydonleigh Primary School Haydon Court Drive , Haydon Wick SN25 1JP | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchid Vale Primary School Torun Way , Haydon End SN25 1UG | - not rated | 845 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Orchid Vale Primary School Torun Way , Haydon End SN25 1UG | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Park School The Learning Campus , Redhouse Way SN25 2ND | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Park School The Learning Campus , Redhouse Way SN25 2ND | 3out of 4 | 1,579 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Western Academy William Morris Way , Tadpole Garden Village SN25 2PP | 3out of 4 | 2,859 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,607 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 | 2,689 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakley Court School St Paul's Street , Gorse Hill SN25 1PT | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Wheatley Park 25-27 Moredon Road , Rodbourne Cheney SN25 3DF | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands School The Learning Campus , Tadpole Lane SN25 2NB | - not rated | 1,717 yd | Community special school | 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 | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tawny Owl | Queen Elizabeth Drive, Swindon | 524 yd | |
| Moredon Social Club | Moredon Community Centre, The Street | 862 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | The Fox And Hounds, 10 High Street | 881 yd | |
| Haydon Wick WMC Ltd | 10 Blunsdon Road, Haydon Wick | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Cod | 22 Taw Hill Village Centre, Aiken Road | 610 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1 Taw Hill Village Centre, Aiken Road | 620 yd | |
| Fat Boy Slim | 10 Blunsdon Road, Haydon Wick | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | 23 Taw Hill Village Centre, Aiken Road | 620 yd | |
| Morrisons | Thames Avenue, Haydon Wick | 881 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Haydonleigh Primary School HAYDON COURT DRIVE | grass pitches | 681 yd |
| Orchid Vale Primary School TORUN WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 854 yd |
| Haydon Wick Primary School THE BROW | grass pitches | 876 yd |
| Haydon Centre THAMES AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 890 yd |
| Pembroke Gardens Barton Road | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 76.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.