Kingsdown Road, Swindon, SN2 7PE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN2 7PE has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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	49.6%	47.4%	-2.2%	51.0%	-3.6%
Male	50.4%	52.6%	2.2%	49.0%	3.6%

Partnership Status

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	29.7%	28.3%	-1.4%	37.9%	-9.6%
Married: Opposite sex	44.4%	46.7%	2.3%	44.2%	2.5%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	2.9%	1.6%	-1.3%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	14.2%	13.5%	-0.7%	9.1%	4.4%
Widowed	7.9%	9.8%	1.9%	6.1%	3.7%

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	39.4%	40.3%	0.9%	48.4%	-8.1%
Good health	39.8%	33.9%	-5.9%	33.6%	0.3%
Fair health	16.8%	18.4%	1.6%	12.7%	5.7%
Bad health	2.6%	6.4%	3.8%	4.0%	2.4%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

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 17.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.5%	23%	-2.5%	18.2%	4.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	21.8%	15.2%	-6.6%	9.6%	5.6%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.6%	16.9%	-0.7%	13.4%	3.5%
Apprenticeship	7.5%	9.5%	2.0%	5.3%	4.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.2%	16.5%	7.3%	16.9%	-0.4%
Degree or Similar	12.6%	17.7%	5.1%	33.8%	-16.1%
Other	5.9%	1.2%	-4.7%	2.8%	-1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0%	5.6%	5.6%	3.1%	2.5%
Pakistani	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.7%	-2.3%
Other Asian	1.8%	1.4%	-0.4%	1.6%	-0.2%
Black African	2.6%	0%	-2.6%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
White	94.9%	88.8%	-6.1%	81.4%	7.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.1%	-0.1%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92%	92.3%	0.3%	83.2%	9.1%
European Union	2.9%	1.4%	-1.5%	6.1%	-4.7%
Africa	3.3%	0.4%	-2.9%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	5.3%	4.2%	5.6%	-0.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	1.3%	-0.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.2%	92.3%	1.1%	83.2%	9.1%
10+ Years	0%	7.4%	7.4%	9.8%	-2.4%
5-10 Years	1.5%	0.4%	-1.1%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	4%	0%	-4.0%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0%	-3.3%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80%	76.7%	3.3%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Southern Asia	0.4%	1.2%	-0.8%
No passport held	19.3%	13.5%	5.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	44.4%	37.2%	7.2%
Christian	41.6%	46.2%	-4.6%
Hindu	2.1%	1.7%	0.4%
Sikh	3.8%	0.9%	2.9%
Other religion	1.7%	0.6%	1.1%
Not answered	6.3%	6.0%	0.3%

Safety

Is Kingsdown Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kingsdown Road was 52.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.0% lower than the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Kingsdown Road has the 34th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst and the 342nd highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.8%.

🔎 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 7PE, 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 Kingsdown Road are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Thamesdown.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kingsdown Road, Swindon, SN2 7PE

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN2 7PE

Average Price
£324,632

Semi-Detached
£290,931

Terraced
£236,361

Detached
£433,386

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£354,545

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kingsdown Road

Average Price
£220,289

Semi-Detached
£222,358

Terraced
£181,358

Detached
£285,735

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kingsdown Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
29 Kingsdown Road, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building	£450,000	2025-01-31	£454,523
7 Kingsdown Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£220,000	2023-11-20	£227,770
83 Kingsdown Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2023-07-03	£289,889
39 Kingsdown Road, Swindon, Swindon Other, an established residential building	£325,000	2021-05-21	£352,357
15 Kingsdown Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building	£281,000	2021-03-22	£333,233

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN2 7PE

Employment

SN2 7PE 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	79
Retired	69
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	18
Long-Term Sick or disabled	12
Looking after home or family	10
Other	7
Unemployed	7
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	36
Construction	17
Manufacturing	16
Education	14
Human health and social work activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Transport and storage	9
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Other	5
Information and communication	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	2

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	348 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ruskin Junior School Wordsworth Drive , Upper Stratton SN2 7NG	2out of 4	716 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Beechcroft Infant School Beechcroft Road , Upper Stratton SN2 7QE	3out of 4	989 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Grange Infants' School Delamere Drive , Stratton St Margaret SN3 4XE	2out of 4	1,425 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Seven Fields Primary School Leigh Road , Penhill SN2 5DE	1out of 4	1,769 yd	Academy converter	Yes	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	292 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR	3out of 4	3,532 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ	3out of 4	3,910 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Park School The Learning Campus , Redhouse Way SN25 2ND	1out of 4	4,490 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET	1out of 4	4,604 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	4,380 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	2,466 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	919 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ	3out of 4	1,826 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN	- not rated	2,660 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL	3out of 4	3,465 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maranatha Christian School Queenlaines Farm , Sevenhampton SN6 7SQ	- not rated	3,622 yd	Other independent school	Yes	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	607 yd
Dobbies Garden Centres	Dobbies Garden Centre, Hyde Road	788 yd
Mitie At B & Q Swindon DC 1	Unit 1, Milne Way	1,058 yd
Mamas Cafe	St Lukes School, Cricklade Road	1,066 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Kingsdown Inn	Kingsdown Road, Kingsdown	1 yd
The Bakers Arms	Bakers Arms, 121 Beechcroft Road	837 yd
Stratton St Margaret Royal British Legion Club	St Philips Road, Stratton St Margaret	1,041 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Stratton Saffron Tandoori	212 Beechcroft Road, Swindon	585 yd
Sims Chippy	192 Beechcroft Road, Swindon	585 yd
Kingsdown Fish And Burger Bar	1 Windbrook Meadow, Kingsdown	662 yd
Domino's Pizza	1 Windbrook Meadow, Kingsdown	662 yd
Pizza Croft	61A Meadowcroft, Stratton St Margaret	1,012 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Midcounties Co-operative	204-206 Beechcroft Road, Swindon	585 yd
The Midcounties Co-operative	Windbrook Meadow, Kingsdown	662 yd
Dobbies Foodhall	3D Unit 3, Hyde Road	871 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	20 G, Parsonage Road	1,053 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kingsdown School HYDE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	188 yd
St Catherines School DAVENWOOD	grass pitches	284 yd
Kingsdown School Sports Centre Ermin Street	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	573 yd
Ruskin Junior School WORDSWORTH DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	630 yd
Meadowcroft Recreation Ground Addison Crescent	grass pitches	847 yd
St Lukes School CRICKLADE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,002 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	213.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.8 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SN2 7PE