Trowbridge Close is in Swindon and in Swindon district. SN2 5BX is located in the Penhill and Upper Stratton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 2013-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Trowbridge Close, Swindon, SN2 5BX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN2 5AB, SN2 5BP, SN2 5DS, SN2 5DR, SN2 5EN, SN2 7AH, SN2 5EW, SN2 5BN, SN2 5BW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN2 5BX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.2% 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 | 52.3% | 47.8% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -3.2% |
| Male | 47.7% | 52.2% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 3.2% |
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 | 28.2% | 39.2% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 36.1% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -8.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 12.5% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 14.9% | 7.2% | -7.7% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.7% | 39.4% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -9.0% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 30% | 0.4% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 21.3% | 4.8% | 12.7% | 8.6% |
| Bad health | 9.9% | 6.3% | -3.6% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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 15.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 40% | 26.8% | -13.2% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 15.8% | -5.2% | 9.6% | 6.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 21.9% | 5.5% | 13.4% | 8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 4.9% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.2% | 11.3% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 15.1% | 5.4% | 33.8% | -18.7% |
| Other | 2.6% | 4.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| White | 95.9% | 86.8% | -9.1% | 81.4% | 5.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 83.3% 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 | 94.2% | 83.3% | -10.9% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 1.6% | 6.3% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 7.2% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.8% | 82.6% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 9% | 6.9% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.5% | 76.7% | -12.2% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 24.3% | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 37.7% | 46.2% | -8.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 1.6% | 6.0% | -4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Trowbridge Close was 105.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.4% higher than the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Trowbridge Close has the 37th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst and the 170th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -78.5%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Trowbridge Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £253,000 | 2026-03-06 | £253,000 |
| 35 Trowbridge Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £308,000 | 2025-11-25 | £304,337 |
| 52 Trowbridge Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £303,000 | 2025-01-06 | £304,829 |
| 8 Trowbridge Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2024-08-30 | £208,744 |
| 55 Trowbridge Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £105,750 | 2023-12-11 | £107,804 |
SN2 5BX 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcroft Infant School Beechcroft Road , Upper Stratton SN2 7QE | 3out of 4 | 575 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Fields Primary School Leigh Road , Penhill SN2 5DE | - not rated | 617 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Fields Primary School Leigh Road , Penhill SN2 5DE | 2out of 4 | 617 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penhill Primary School Alton Close , Penhill SN2 5HF | - not rated | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Penhill Infants' School Alton Close , Penhill SN2 5HF | - not rated | 718 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlands Headlands Grove , SN2 7HS | - not rated | 583 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands School Cricklade Road , SN2 7BG | - not rated | 603 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Hyde Rd , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Hyde Road , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Hyde Road , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH | - not rated | 1,326 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 | 2,672 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Swindon New College Drive , SN3 1AH | - not rated | 4,055 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 | 1,282 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's School Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | - not rated | 320 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | 3out of 4 | 336 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connex Units 16 and 17a , Headlands Grove Trading Estate SN2 7JQ | - not rated | 983 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley Court School St Paul's Street , Gorse Hill SN25 1PT | - not rated | 1,949 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mamas Cafe | St Lukes School, Cricklade Road | 269 yd | |
| Penhill Free Cafe | John Moulton Hall, Penhill Drive | 419 yd | |
| Beechcroft Library | 188 Beechcroft Road, Swindon | 813 yd | |
| Macca's Cafe | Unit 3, Hargreaves Road | 956 yd | |
| Kell's Kitchen | Pinetrees Community Centre, The Circle | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moonrakers | 551 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 340 yd | |
| The Bakers Arms | Bakers Arms, 121 Beechcroft Road | 595 yd | |
| Deers Leap | 141 Penhill Drive, Penhill | 626 yd | |
| Stratton St Margaret Royal British Legion Club | St Philips Road, Stratton St Margaret | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T&S FAST FOOD LTD T/A Mr Cod | 537 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 533 yd | |
| Lucy's Fish Bar | 2 Braydon Court, Penhill | 589 yd | |
| KFC | 13 Clive Parade, Pinehurst | 596 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 10A Clive Parade, Pinehurst | 602 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 8 Clive Parade, Pinehurst | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | 533 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 533 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 204-206 Beechcroft Road, Swindon | 825 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Lukes School CRICKLADE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 340 yd |
| Penhill Recreation Ground Hillary Close | grass pitches | 505 yd |
| Swindon Academy (Closed) Headlands Grove | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 576 yd |
| Sevenfields Primary School (Closed) Leigh Road | 628 yd | |
| Nalgo Sports Association CRICKLADE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 632 yd |
| Esprit Centre THE ESPIRIT CENTRE THE ESPIRIT CENTRE HEADLANDS GROVE | grass pitches | 656 yd |
| Seven Fields Primary School LEIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Meadowcroft Recreation Ground Addison Crescent | grass pitches | 1,075 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.