Derwent Drive, Swindon, SN2 7NL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN2 7NL has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.1% of the population 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	48.7%	56.1%	7.4%	51.0%	5.1%
Male	51.3%	43.9%	-7.4%	49.0%	-5.1%

Partnership Status

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 7NL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.2% 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	21.2%	21.7%	0.5%	37.9%	-16.2%
Married: Opposite sex	56.5%	52.2%	-4.3%	44.2%	8.0%
Married: Same sex	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	1.5%	2.2%	0.7%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	7.8%	7.1%	-0.7%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	11.9%	16.8%	4.9%	6.1%	10.7%

Health

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	36.2%	34.7%	-1.5%	48.4%	-13.7%
Good health	41.9%	38.8%	-3.1%	33.6%	5.2%
Fair health	18.8%	18.9%	0.1%	12.7%	6.2%
Bad health	2%	6.6%	4.6%	4.0%	2.6%
Very bad health	1%	1%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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.

In the area around SN2 7NL this area, 33% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	31.2%	33%	1.8%	18.2%	14.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.2%	14.6%	-0.6%	9.6%	5.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	14.9%	10.3%	-4.6%	13.4%	-3.1%
Apprenticeship	8.9%	7%	-1.9%	5.3%	1.7%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.3%	13%	3.7%	16.9%	-3.9%
Degree or Similar	16%	17.3%	1.3%	33.8%	-16.5%
Other	4.5%	4.9%	0.4%	2.8%	2.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.4% 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)
Chinese	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	0.7%	-0.2%
Indian	1.3%	3.1%	1.8%	3.1%	0.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0.5%	0.2%	0.9%	-0.4%
Mixed Other	0%	1%	1.0%	0.8%	0.2%
White	98%	93.4%	-4.6%	81.4%	12.0%
Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	1.6%	-1.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.7% 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%	88.7%	-5.3%	83.2%	5.5%
European Union	2.7%	5.7%	3.0%	6.1%	-0.4%
Africa	1%	0%	-1.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2%	4.6%	2.6%	5.6%	-1.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.6%	87.8%	-4.8%	83.2%	4.6%
10+ Years	0%	8.7%	8.7%	9.8%	-1.1%
5-10 Years	0%	2.6%	2.6%	2.9%	-0.3%
2-5 Years	0.3%	1%	0.7%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	7%	0%	-7.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.2%	76.7%	1.5%
Portugal	3.6%	0.5%	3.1%
Poland	3.6%	1.3%	2.3%
Other EU countries	0.5%	1.5%	-1.0%
Central and South America	1.5%	0.2%	1.3%
No passport held	12.7%	13.5%	-0.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	30.1%	37.2%	-7.1%
Christian	64.3%	46.2%	18.1%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Derwent Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Derwent Drive was 23.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.9% lower than the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.

Derwent Drive has the 12th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst and the 155th lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -94.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£46,300

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in SN2 7NL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Derwent Drive are based on 72 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Swindon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Derwent Drive, Swindon, SN2 7NL

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN2 7NL

Average Price
£312,152

Semi-Detached
£311,252

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£315,452

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Derwent Drive

Average Price
£311,765

Semi-Detached
£306,324

Terraced
£239,010

Detached
£336,924

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Derwent DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
21 Derwent Drive, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£350,000	2025-03-21	£360,905
15 Derwent Drive, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£255,000	2025-02-14	£263,474
37 Derwent Drive, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£295,000	2024-04-05	£313,648
13 Derwent Drive, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£260,000	2023-08-11	£267,831
43 Derwent Drive, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£259,000	2021-04-14	£314,478

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN2 7NL

Employment

SN2 7NL 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SN2 7NL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 47% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	86
Full-Time Employee	55
Self-Employed	17
Part-Time Employee	10
Looking after home or family	5
Student (economically inactive)	3
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2
Unemployed	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	35
Manufacturing	20
Education	11
Other	9
Construction	9
Accommodation and food service activities	8
Financial and insurance activities	8
Human health and social work activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Information and communication	5
Transport and storage	5
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon Davenwood , Upper Stratton SN2 7LL	3out of 4	121 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ruskin Junior School Wordsworth Drive , Upper Stratton SN2 7NG	2out of 4	284 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Beechcroft Infant School Beechcroft Road , Upper Stratton SN2 7QE	3out of 4	731 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Grange Infants' School Delamere Drive , Stratton St Margaret SN3 4XE	2out of 4	1,061 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Grange Junior School Grange Drive , Stratton St Margaret SN3 4JY	1out of 4	1,674 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingsdown School Hyde Rd , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH	2out of 4	264 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR	3out of 4	3,074 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ	3out of 4	3,790 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER	2out of 4	4,238 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET	1out of 4	4,260 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New College Swindon New College Drive , SN3 1AH	- not rated	3,913 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Swindon Academy Beech Avenue , SN2 1JR	3out of 4	2,270 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS	1out of 4	942 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ	3out of 4	1,473 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN	- not rated	2,192 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL	3out of 4	3,163 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD	3out of 4	3,342 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Beechcroft Library	188 Beechcroft Road, Swindon	463 yd
Rockstar Climbing Limited / Crux Cafe & Bar	Unit 5, Io Centre	962 yd
Subway	Unit 3, Stellite Works	1,051 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Kingsdown Inn	Kingsdown Road, Kingsdown	470 yd
The Bakers Arms	Bakers Arms, 121 Beechcroft Road	692 yd
Stratton St Margaret Royal British Legion Club	St Philips Road, Stratton St Margaret	772 yd
The Crown Inn	73 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret	1,007 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Kingsdown Fish And Burger Bar	1 Windbrook Meadow, Kingsdown	341 yd
Domino's Pizza	1 Windbrook Meadow, Kingsdown	341 yd
Stratton Saffron Tandoori	212 Beechcroft Road, Swindon	453 yd
Sims Chippy	192 Beechcroft Road, Swindon	453 yd
Pizza Croft	61A Meadowcroft, Stratton St Margaret	575 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Midcounties Co-operative	Windbrook Meadow, Kingsdown	341 yd
The Midcounties Co-operative	204-206 Beechcroft Road, Swindon	453 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	20 G, Parsonage Road	623 yd
Home Bargains	Hobley Drive, Stratton St Margaret	1,051 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Ruskin Junior School WORDSWORTH DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	173 yd
St Catherines School DAVENWOOD	grass pitches	214 yd
Kingsdown School Sports Centre Ermin Street	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	215 yd
Kingsdown School HYDE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	292 yd
Meadowcroft Recreation Ground Addison Crescent	grass pitches	442 yd
Focused Gyms (Closed) Hobley Drive	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,042 yd
St Lukes School CRICKLADE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,059 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	157.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SN2 7NL