Marston Avenue is in Swindon and in Swindon district. SN2 5EN 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 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marston Avenue, Swindon, SN2 5EN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN2 5EH, SN2 5BX, SN2 5EW, SN2 5EL, SN2 5EJ, SN2 5DS, SN2 5EF, SN2 5AB, SN2 7AS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN2 5EN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 50.5% | 52.6% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.5% | 47.4% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 5EN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 38.5% | 43.7% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.8% | 28.6% | -11.2% | 44.2% | -15.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.4% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 15.9% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 6.8% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 7.5% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
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 | 44.1% | 42.8% | -1.3% | 48.4% | -5.6% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 31.1% | -0.1% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 18% | 17.3% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 7.6% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 3.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 14.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.4% | 24.4% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 6.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 24.3% | 17.2% | -7.1% | 9.6% | 7.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 21.2% | 2.6% | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8% | 14.4% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 4.9% | 14.8% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -19.0% |
| Other | 4.9% | 3.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 95.9% | 90.4% | -5.5% | 81.4% | 9.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.4% 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 | 96.6% | 87.4% | -9.2% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| European Union | 1% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
| Africa | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.3% | 87.7% | -8.6% | 83.2% | 4.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 9.8% | -3.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.9% | 76.7% | -11.8% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 29.5% | 13.5% | 16.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.9% | 37.2% | 14.7% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marston Avenue was 186.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 108.1% higher than the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marston Avenue has the 15th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst and the 76th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 114.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Marston Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £204,500 | 2023-12-14 | £210,773 |
| 43 Marston Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-08-22 | £167,492 |
| 43 Marston Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £151,500 | 2022-06-09 | £159,241 |
| 45 Marston Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £211,500 | 2022-05-12 | £225,124 |
| 13 Marston Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2021-05-14 | £210,396 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Fields Primary School Leigh Road , Penhill SN2 5DE | 1out of 4 | 549 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcroft Infant School Beechcroft Road , Upper Stratton SN2 7QE | 3out of 4 | 750 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon Davenwood , Upper Stratton SN2 7LL | 3out of 4 | 1,233 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenmeadow Primary School Pen Close , Greenmeadow SN25 3LW | 3out of 4 | 1,350 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Junior School Wordsworth Drive , Upper Stratton SN2 7NG | 2out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsdown School Hyde Rd , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH | 2out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,719 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 3,342 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Park School The Learning Campus , Redhouse Way SN25 2ND | 1out of 4 | 3,510 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 3,780 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 4,283 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 | 1,412 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | 1out of 4 | 311 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | 3out of 4 | 2,569 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands School The Learning Campus , Tadpole Lane SN25 2NB | 4out of 4 | 3,619 yd | Academy special converter | 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 | 155 yd | |
| Penhill Free Cafe | John Moulton Hall, Penhill Drive | 412 yd | |
| Beechcroft Library | 188 Beechcroft Road, Swindon | 787 yd | |
| Macca's Cafe | Unit 3, Hargreaves Road | 795 yd | |
| Dobbies Garden Centres | Dobbies Garden Centre, Hyde Road | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moonrakers | 551 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 498 yd | |
| The Bakers Arms | Bakers Arms, 121 Beechcroft Road | 601 yd | |
| Deers Leap | 141 Penhill Drive, Penhill | 604 yd | |
| Stratton St Margaret Royal British Legion Club | St Philips Road, Stratton St Margaret | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucy's Fish Bar | 2 Braydon Court, Penhill | 558 yd | |
| T&S FAST FOOD LTD T/A Mr Cod | 537 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 691 yd | |
| KFC | 13 Clive Parade, Pinehurst | 753 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 10A Clive Parade, Pinehurst | 760 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 8 Clive Parade, Pinehurst | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | 533 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 691 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 204-206 Beechcroft Road, Swindon | 795 yd | |
| Dobbies Foodhall | 3D Unit 3, Hyde Road | 973 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Lukes School CRICKLADE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 220 yd |
| Nalgo Sports Association CRICKLADE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 473 yd |
| Penhill Recreation Ground Hillary Close | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Sevenfields Primary School (Closed) Leigh Road | 669 yd | |
| Swindon Academy (Closed) Headlands Grove | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 716 yd |
| Seven Fields Primary School LEIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Esprit Centre THE ESPIRIT CENTRE THE ESPIRIT CENTRE HEADLANDS GROVE | grass pitches | 795 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 | 115.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.