Farrfield is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN2 7QJ 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 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Farrfield, Swindon, SN2 7QJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN2 7QL, SN2 7QH, SN2 7JU, SN2 7LQ, SN2 7QP, SN2 7LF, SN2 7LJ, SN2 7LP, SN2 7JZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN2 7QJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.5% | -0.4% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.5% | 0.4% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SN2 7QJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.2% 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 | 22.8% | 20.6% | -2.2% | 37.9% | -17.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.6% | 63.2% | -0.4% | 44.2% | 19.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 6% | 7.9% | 1.9% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 42.6% | 39.6% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -8.8% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 39.3% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 16.2% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.9% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.8% | 18.4% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 11.9% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.2% | 20.2% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 6.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 8.9% | 11.2% | 2.3% | 5.3% | 5.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 14.4% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.9% | 19.9% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 91.6% | 91.9% | 0.3% | 81.4% | 10.5% |
| Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 92.5% | 91.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 3% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.6% | 91% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -5.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.6% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.7% | 6.0% | -3.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farrfield was 65.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.7% lower than the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farrfield has the 40th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst and the 285th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Farrfield, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £248,500 | 2024-06-07 | £256,648 |
| 55 Farrfield, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £284,500 | 2024-06-07 | £293,828 |
| 23 Farrfield, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-10-17 | £329,673 |
| 69 Farrfield, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-06-05 | £341,586 |
| 7 Farrfield, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2018-06-01 | £297,667 |
SN2 7QJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SN2 7QJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 100 |
| Retired | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 223 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon Davenwood , Upper Stratton SN2 7LL | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Junior School Wordsworth Drive , Upper Stratton SN2 7NG | 2out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Infants' School Delamere Drive , Stratton St Margaret SN3 4XE | 2out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Fields Primary School Leigh Road , Penhill SN2 5DE | 1out of 4 | 1,389 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 775 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,756 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 3,285 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 3,756 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 3,925 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,647 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 | 1,746 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 | 683 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 971 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | 3out of 4 | 2,640 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 3,289 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcroft Library | 188 Beechcroft Road, Swindon | 320 yd | |
| Mamas Cafe | St Lukes School, Cricklade Road | 817 yd | |
| Trenchers (Wiltshire) | The Estate Office, Kembrey Business Park | 946 yd | |
| Rockstar Climbing Limited / Crux Cafe & Bar | Unit 5, Io Centre | 976 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton St Margaret Royal British Legion Club | St Philips Road, Stratton St Margaret | 251 yd | |
| The Bakers Arms | Bakers Arms, 121 Beechcroft Road | 333 yd | |
| The Moonrakers | 551 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 829 yd | |
| The Kingsdown Inn | Kingsdown Road, Kingsdown | 859 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Croft | 61A Meadowcroft, Stratton St Margaret | 324 yd | |
| Stratton Saffron Tandoori | 212 Beechcroft Road, Swindon | 338 yd | |
| Sims Chippy | 192 Beechcroft Road, Swindon | 338 yd | |
| Kingsdown Fish And Burger Bar | 1 Windbrook Meadow, Kingsdown | 804 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Windbrook Meadow, Kingsdown | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 204-206 Beechcroft Road, Swindon | 338 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | Windbrook Meadow, Kingsdown | 804 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 20 G, Parsonage Road | 836 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative | 533 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 862 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Meadowcroft Recreation Ground Addison Crescent | grass pitches | 182 yd |
| Ruskin Junior School WORDSWORTH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 548 yd |
| St Catherines School DAVENWOOD | grass pitches | 590 yd |
| Swindon Academy (Closed) Headlands Grove | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Esprit Centre THE ESPIRIT CENTRE THE ESPIRIT CENTRE HEADLANDS GROVE | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Kingsdown School Sports Centre Ermin Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 698 yd |
| Kingsdown School HYDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 747 yd |
| St Lukes School CRICKLADE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 805 yd |
| Next Generation Health Club (Swindon - Kembrey Park) (Closed) Kembrey Street | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,005 yd |
| Crowdys Hill School (Jbfc) JEFFERIES AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,021 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 | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.