Allington Road is in Swindon and in Swindon district. SN2 5LA 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 Allington Road, Swindon, SN2 5LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN2 5LB, SN2 5LD, SN2 5JX, SN2 5LG, SN2 5LJ, SN2 5JZ, SN2 5LF, SN2 5LL, SN2 5NL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN2 5LA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.5% 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 | 52.4% | 54.5% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 3.5% |
| Male | 47.6% | 45.5% | -2.1% | 49.0% | -3.5% |
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 5LA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.6% 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 | 49.4% | 48.6% | -0.8% | 37.9% | 10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 25.5% | 31.6% | 6.1% | 44.2% | -12.6% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 2% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 14% | 12.6% | -1.4% | 9.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 6% | 5.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 40.6% | 45% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -3.4% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 30.1% | -9.6% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 19.5% | 6.2% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.9% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 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.
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 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.2% | 20.2% | -16.0% | 18.2% | 2.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26.8% | 28.1% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 18.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 13% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 4.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 16.2% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 2.6% | 18.2% | 15.6% | 33.8% | -15.6% |
| Other | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.6% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 93.6% | 86.6% | -7.0% | 81.4% | 5.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 94.8% | 87.9% | -6.9% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 5.5% | 4.6% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 5.5% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 87.4% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 4.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.1% | 7.1% | 9.8% | -2.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 0.8% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.4% | 76.7% | -20.3% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 37% | 13.5% | 23.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.7% | 37.2% | 19.5% |
| Christian | 28.1% | 46.2% | -18.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Allington Road was 63.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.1% lower than the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Allington Road has the 39th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst and the 296th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Allington Road, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2018-09-14 | £113,323 |
| 36 Allington Road, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £82,500 | 2015-10-15 | £107,261 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Meads Community Primary School Hugo Drive , Abbey Meads SN25 4GY | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Fields Primary School Leigh Road , Penhill SN2 5DE | 1out of 4 | 659 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catherine Wayte Primary School Elstree Way , Abbey Meads SN25 4TA | - not rated | 919 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenmeadow Primary School Pen Close , Greenmeadow SN25 3LW | 3out of 4 | 967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridlewood Primary School Chartwell Road , SN25 2EX | 2out of 4 | 1,536 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,215 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,408 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Park School The Learning Campus , Redhouse Way SN25 2ND | 1out of 4 | 2,558 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Western Academy William Morris Way , Tadpole Garden Village SN25 2PP | - not rated | 3,075 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 4,057 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 | 5,048 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 | 1,664 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 | 1,225 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,102 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands School The Learning Campus , Tadpole Lane SN25 2NB | 4out of 4 | 2,666 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB | 3out of 4 | 2,793 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | 3out of 4 | 2,853 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Enterprise Centre Cafe | Atworth Close, Penhill | 326 yd | |
| Penhill Free Cafe | John Moulton Hall, Penhill Drive | 614 yd | |
| Macca's Cafe | Unit 3, Hargreaves Road | 970 yd | |
| Mamas Cafe | St Lukes School, Cricklade Road | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deers Leap | 141 Penhill Drive, Penhill | 418 yd | |
| Toby Carvery | Elstree Way, Abbey Meads | 751 yd | |
| The Abbey Meads | Elstree Way, Abbey Meads | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Griddle / Chicken Hut | 1 Hannington Close, Penhill | 255 yd | |
| Lucy's Fish Bar | 2 Braydon Court, Penhill | 437 yd | |
| Abbey Meads Rendezvous | Unit 2, Abbeymeads Village Centre | 751 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 4 Abbeymeads Village Centre, Elstree Way | 751 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Seven Fields Primary School LEIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 502 yd |
| Sevenfields Primary School (Closed) Leigh Road | 608 yd | |
| Abbey Meads Community Primary School HUGO DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Nalgo Sports Association CRICKLADE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 821 yd |
| Penhill Recreation Ground Hillary Close | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Greenmeadow Primary School Pen Close | grass pitches | 978 yd |
| Trent Road Field TRENT ROAD | grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 141.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.