Cricklade Road is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN2 7AQ is located in the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 7AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN2 5AA, SN2 7PY, SN25 3AA, SN2 7PX, SN25 3AB, SN2 7QA, SN2 7AH, SN2 1AH, SN25 3AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN2 7AQ is primarily male, with 53.3% of the population 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 | 48.9% | 46.7% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -4.3% |
| Male | 51.1% | 53.3% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 4.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SN2 7AQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26.1% | 27.2% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.6% | 61.5% | 5.9% | 44.2% | 17.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 5.8% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 45.7% | 45.9% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -2.5% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 38% | -0.8% | 33.6% | 4.4% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 21% | 15.6% | -5.4% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 16.3% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 15.2% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.8% | 7.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 14.8% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 28.8% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.3% 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% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 94.3% | 84.3% | -10.0% | 81.4% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 86.2% 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 | 94.6% | 86.2% | -8.4% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 6.9% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.0% | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 85.3% | -8.7% | 83.2% | 2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.4% | 2.3% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.3% | 37.2% | -3.9% |
| Christian | 55.2% | 46.2% | 9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cricklade Road was 75.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.1% lower than the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cricklade Road has the 45th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst and the 250th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.3%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 530 Cricklade Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £301,000 | 2022-01-14 | £340,492 |
| 536 Cricklade Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,500 | 2020-07-31 | £292,522 |
| 530 Cricklade Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £219,000 | 2017-08-04 | £284,423 |
| 516A Cricklade Road, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2016-06-24 | £414,214 |
| 536 Cricklade Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £189,000 | 2015-12-16 | £273,118 |
SN2 7AQ 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 | 104 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 557 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Fields Primary School Leigh Road , Penhill SN2 5DE | 1out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon Davenwood , Upper Stratton SN2 7LL | 3out of 4 | 1,297 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenmeadow Primary School Pen Close , Greenmeadow SN25 3LW | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Junior School Wordsworth Drive , Upper Stratton SN2 7NG | 2out of 4 | 1,417 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 | 1,458 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,852 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 3,324 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Park School The Learning Campus , Redhouse Way SN25 2ND | 1out of 4 | 3,790 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,798 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 | 1,052 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 | 593 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | 3out of 4 | 2,129 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 2,281 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 3,746 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 | 554 yd | |
| Penhill Free Cafe | John Moulton Hall, Penhill Drive | 694 yd | |
| Shinepinehurst | Pinetrees Community Centre, The Circle | 706 yd | |
| Kell's Kitchen | Pinetrees Community Centre, The Circle | 756 yd | |
| Beechcroft Library | 188 Beechcroft Road, Swindon | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Moonrakers | 551 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 50 yd | |
| Stratton St Margaret Royal British Legion Club | St Philips Road, Stratton St Margaret | 537 yd | |
| The Bakers Arms | Bakers Arms, 121 Beechcroft Road | 589 yd | |
| Deers Leap | 141 Penhill Drive, Penhill | 893 yd | |
| Kembrey Park Brewers Fayre | Kembrey Street, Gorse Hill | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| T&S FAST FOOD LTD T/A Mr Cod | 537 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 192 yd | |
| KFC | 13 Clive Parade, Pinehurst | 252 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 10A Clive Parade, Pinehurst | 259 yd | |
| Oriental Express | 8 Clive Parade, Pinehurst | 265 yd | |
| Sammy's Kebab & Burger House | 11 Clive Parade, Pinehurst | 265 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | 533 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 192 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 204-206 Beechcroft Road, Swindon | 852 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Swindon Academy (Closed) Headlands Grove | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 237 yd |
| Esprit Centre THE ESPIRIT CENTRE THE ESPIRIT CENTRE HEADLANDS GROVE | grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Penhill Recreation Ground Hillary Close | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| St Lukes School CRICKLADE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 612 yd |
| Crowdys Hill School (Jbfc) JEFFERIES AVENUE | grass pitches | 778 yd |
| Sevenfields Primary School (Closed) Leigh Road | 802 yd | |
| Next Generation Health Club (Swindon - Kembrey Park) (Closed) Kembrey Street | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 893 yd |
| Seven Fields Primary School LEIGH ROAD | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Meadowcroft Recreation Ground Addison Crescent | grass pitches | 952 yd |
| Nalgo Sports Association CRICKLADE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 979 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.