Merton Avenue, Swindon, SN2 7PZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN2 7PZ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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	50.8%	49.4%	-1.4%	51.0%	-1.6%
Male	49.2%	50.6%	1.4%	49.0%	1.6%

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	27%	37.3%	10.3%	37.9%	-0.6%
Married: Opposite sex	54%	45.8%	-8.2%	44.2%	1.6%
Married: Same sex	1.9%	1%	-0.9%	0.3%	0.7%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
Separated	3%	2.4%	-0.6%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	8%	8.1%	0.1%	9.1%	-1.0%
Widowed	6.1%	4.7%	-1.4%	6.1%	-1.4%

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	39.1%	44.4%	5.3%	48.4%	-4.0%
Good health	38.8%	32.7%	-6.1%	33.6%	-0.9%
Fair health	15.9%	17.5%	1.6%	12.7%	4.8%
Bad health	4.9%	4.9%	0.0%	4.0%	0.9%
Very bad health	1.2%	0.6%	-0.6%	1.2%	-0.6%

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 22.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	22.8%	20.4%	-2.4%	18.2%	2.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.4%	12.6%	-6.8%	9.6%	3.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.6%	15%	-0.6%	13.4%	1.6%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	7.5%	2.2%	5.3%	2.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.9%	18.4%	8.5%	16.9%	1.5%
Degree or Similar	23.6%	22.1%	-1.5%	33.8%	-11.7%
Other	3.4%	4.1%	0.7%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	1.2%	1.4%	0.2%	1.1%	0.3%
Indian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	3.1%	-2.5%
Other Asian	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.5%	-1.4%
Black Caribbean	0.6%	0.6%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.4%
Other Black	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.5%	0.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Mixed Other	1.2%	0.3%	-0.9%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	94.2%	88.9%	-5.3%	81.4%	7.5%
Roma	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.2%	1.5%
Arab	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Other	0.3%	2%	1.7%	1.6%	0.4%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.9% 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	96%	89.9%	-6.1%	83.2%	6.7%
European Union	0.9%	4.9%	4.0%	6.1%	-1.2%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	0%	1.2%	1.2%	2.7%	-1.5%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	2.6%	0.5%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	1.2%	0.6%	1.3%	-0.1%
British Overseas	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.4%	89.1%	-6.3%	83.2%	5.9%
10+ Years	0%	5.7%	5.7%	9.8%	-4.1%
5-10 Years	0%	2.9%	2.9%	2.9%	0.0%
2-5 Years	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.1%
Less than 2 years	3.1%	1.1%	-2.0%	1.9%	-0.8%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	73.9%	76.7%	-2.8%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Romania	4.3%	0.9%	3.4%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
No passport held	19.5%	13.5%	6.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.8%	37.2%	6.6%
Christian	46%	46.2%	-0.2%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Sikh	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Not answered	7.4%	6.0%	1.4%

Safety

Is Merton Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Merton Avenue was 78.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.0% lower than the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Merton Avenue has the 47th lowest crime rate of 93 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst and the 238th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.4%.

🔎 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 7PZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 6/10 (average )
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 - 6/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above average )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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 - 6/10 (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 - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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 Merton Avenue are based on 7 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 Merton Avenue, Swindon, SN2 7PZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN2 7PZ

Average Price
£299,785

Semi-Detached
£286,514

Terraced
£274,418

Detached
£425,489

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£233,000

Estimated Average Property Prices for Merton Avenue

Average Price
£271,061

Semi-Detached
£271,061

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Merton AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
43 Merton Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Other, an established residential building	£233,000	2024-04-18	£226,528
49 Merton Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£229,000	2019-07-31	£285,181
71 Merton Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building	£430,000	2018-09-10	£505,430
54 Merton Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£234,000	2017-09-08	£295,455
51 Merton Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£152,000	2014-02-18	£262,522

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN2 7PZ

Employment

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	116
Retired	59
Part-Time Employee	25
Looking after home or family	23
Other	18
Self-Employed	17
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Unemployed	13
Student (economically inactive)	9
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Education	22
Human health and social work activities	18
Administrative and support service activities	14
Transport and storage	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Construction	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Information and communication	8
Other	7
Financial and insurance activities	7
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Beechcroft Infant School Beechcroft Road , Upper Stratton SN2 7QE	3out of 4	224 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon Davenwood , Upper Stratton SN2 7LL	- not rated	944 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon Davenwood , Upper Stratton SN2 7LL	3out of 4	944 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Seven Fields Primary School Leigh Road , Penhill SN2 5DE	- not rated	957 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Seven Fields Primary School Leigh Road , Penhill SN2 5DE	2out of 4	957 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Headlands Headlands Grove , SN2 7HS	- not rated	366 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Headlands School Cricklade Road , SN2 7BG	- not rated	472 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsdown School Hyde Rd , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH	3out of 4	1,107 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Kingsdown School Hyde Road , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH	- not rated	1,107 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsdown School Hyde Road , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH	- not rated	1,107 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY	- not rated	2,620 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
New College Swindon New College Drive , SN3 1AH	- not rated	3,784 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	1,385 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	3out of 4	428 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Luke's School Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS	- not rated	430 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Connex Units 16 and 17a , Headlands Grove Trading Estate SN2 7JQ	- not rated	657 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ	- not rated	880 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Uplands Educational Trust Stratton Road , SN1 2PN	- not rated	2,182 yd	Special post 16 institution	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
Mamas Cafe	St Lukes School, Cricklade Road	400 yd
Beechcroft Library	188 Beechcroft Road, Swindon	555 yd
Penhill Free Cafe	John Moulton Hall, Penhill Drive	774 yd
Shinepinehurst	Pinetrees Community Centre, The Circle	976 yd
Kell's Kitchen	Pinetrees Community Centre, The Circle	1,037 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bakers Arms	Bakers Arms, 121 Beechcroft Road	310 yd
The Moonrakers	551 Cricklade Road, Swindon	322 yd
Stratton St Margaret Royal British Legion Club	St Philips Road, Stratton St Margaret	348 yd
Deers Leap	141 Penhill Drive, Penhill	982 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
T&S FAST FOOD LTD T/A Mr Cod	537 Cricklade Road, Swindon	446 yd
KFC	13 Clive Parade, Pinehurst	492 yd
Pizza Hut	10A Clive Parade, Pinehurst	500 yd
Oriental Express	8 Clive Parade, Pinehurst	505 yd
Sammy's Kebab & Burger House	11 Clive Parade, Pinehurst	505 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Midcounties Co-operative	533 Cricklade Road, Swindon		446 yd
The Midcounties Co-operative	204-206 Beechcroft Road, Swindon		572 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Swindon Academy (Closed) Headlands Grove	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	360 yd
Esprit Centre THE ESPIRIT CENTRE THE ESPIRIT CENTRE HEADLANDS GROVE	grass pitches	425 yd
St Lukes School CRICKLADE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	434 yd
Meadowcroft Recreation Ground Addison Crescent	grass pitches	734 yd
Penhill Recreation Ground Hillary Close	grass pitches	737 yd
Nalgo Sports Association CRICKLADE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	863 yd
Crowdys Hill School (Jbfc) JEFFERIES AVENUE	grass pitches	921 yd
St Catherines School DAVENWOOD	grass pitches	950 yd
Sevenfields Primary School (Closed) Leigh Road		959 yd
Next Generation Health Club (Swindon - Kembrey Park) (Closed) Kembrey Street	health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	997 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	88.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	136.6 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	18.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SN2 7PZ