Brooks Close, Swindon, SN2 7RH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN2 7RH has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.2% 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	60.5%	59.2%	-1.3%	51.0%	8.2%
Male	39.5%	40.8%	1.3%	49.0%	-8.2%

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	18.9%	27.2%	8.3%	37.9%	-10.7%
Married: Opposite sex	35.7%	33.8%	-1.9%	44.2%	-10.4%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.1%	1.4%
Separated	1.1%	3.6%	2.5%	2.2%	1.4%
Divorced	16.2%	19%	2.8%	9.1%	9.9%
Widowed	28.1%	14.9%	-13.2%	6.1%	8.8%

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.

This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (60.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	21.5%	25.8%	4.3%	48.4%	-22.6%
Good health	36.6%	34.7%	-1.9%	33.6%	1.1%
Fair health	30.7%	24.9%	-5.8%	12.7%	12.2%
Bad health	10.7%	9.4%	-1.3%	4.0%	5.4%
Very bad health	0.5%	5.2%	4.7%	1.2%	4.0%

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 7RH this area, 42.3% 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 13.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	54.1%	42.3%	-11.8%	18.2%	24.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.2%	11.3%	2.1%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	9.2%	13.4%	4.2%	13.4%	0.0%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	7.7%	3.9%	5.3%	2.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.7%	10.3%	0.6%	16.9%	-6.6%
Degree or Similar	10.8%	13.4%	2.6%	33.8%	-20.4%
Other	3.2%	1.5%	-1.7%	2.8%	-1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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)
Black African	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.4%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Mixed Other	0.5%	1.9%	1.4%	0.8%	1.1%
White	99%	96.2%	-2.8%	81.4%	14.8%

Country of Birth

In this area, 96.2% 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	97.1%	96.2%	-0.9%	83.2%	13.0%
European Union	0.5%	3.3%	2.8%	6.1%	-2.8%
Africa	2%	0%	-2.0%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%	5.6%	-5.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.1%	96.7%	1.6%	83.2%	13.5%
10+ Years	0%	1.9%	1.9%	9.8%	-7.9%
5-10 Years	0.5%	1.4%	0.9%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	0%	-3.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	68.4%	76.7%	-8.3%
Romania	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
No passport held	29.2%	13.5%	15.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.1%	37.2%	7.9%
Christian	46.9%	46.2%	0.7%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Other religion	0.5%	0.6%	-0.1%
Not answered	7%	6.0%	1.0%

Safety

Is Brooks Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brooks Close was 19.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 78.7% lower than the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Brooks Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst and the 116th lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -82.8%.

🔎 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 7RH, 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 Brooks Close are based on 23 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 Brooks Close, Swindon, SN2 7RH

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN2 7RH

Average Price
£265,062

Semi-Detached
£302,527

Terraced
£208,864

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Brooks Close

Average Price
£245,902

Semi-Detached
£292,546

Terraced
£225,495

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Brooks CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
36 Brooks Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£272,000	2024-07-26	£283,322
36 Brooks Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£257,500	2022-11-21	£263,668
26 Brooks Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building	£185,000	2020-12-04	£224,946
30 Brooks Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building	£118,000	2014-06-12	£198,240
26 Brooks Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building	£130,000	2012-10-05	£239,561

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN2 7RH

Employment

SN2 7RH 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SN2 7RH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	69
Full-Time Employee	40
Long-Term Sick or disabled	23
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	11
Student (economically inactive)	9
Other	8
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	19
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	9
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Human health and social work activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	4
Transport and storage	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Construction	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Education	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Other	2
Real estate activities	1
Information and communication	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	488 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Beechcroft Infant School Beechcroft Road , Upper Stratton SN2 7QE	3out of 4	499 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Ruskin Junior School Wordsworth Drive , Upper Stratton SN2 7NG	2out of 4	775 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Seven Fields Primary School Leigh Road , Penhill SN2 5DE	1out of 4	1,288 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Grange Infants' School Delamere Drive , Stratton St Margaret SN3 4XE	2out of 4	1,555 yd	Academy converter	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	620 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR	3out of 4	3,213 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ	3out of 4	3,384 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET	1out of 4	4,105 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Park School The Learning Campus , Redhouse Way SN25 2ND	1out of 4	4,187 yd	Academy sponsor led	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	4,106 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	1,929 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	435 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ	3out of 4	1,359 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN	- not rated	2,422 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL	3out of 4	2,947 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD	3out of 4	3,705 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	139 yd
Mamas Cafe	St Lukes School, Cricklade Road	595 yd
Dobbies Garden Centres	Dobbies Garden Centre, Hyde Road	821 yd
Macca's Cafe	Unit 3, Hargreaves Road	1,016 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Bakers Arms	Bakers Arms, 121 Beechcroft Road	306 yd
The Kingsdown Inn	Kingsdown Road, Kingsdown	538 yd
Stratton St Margaret Royal British Legion Club	St Philips Road, Stratton St Margaret	554 yd
The Moonrakers	551 Cricklade Road, Swindon	915 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Stratton Saffron Tandoori	212 Beechcroft Road, Swindon	124 yd
Sims Chippy	192 Beechcroft Road, Swindon	124 yd
Pizza Croft	61A Meadowcroft, Stratton St Margaret	743 yd
Kingsdown Fish And Burger Bar	1 Windbrook Meadow, Kingsdown	855 yd
Domino's Pizza	1 Windbrook Meadow, Kingsdown	855 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Midcounties Co-operative	204-206 Beechcroft Road, Swindon	124 yd
The Midcounties Co-operative	Windbrook Meadow, Kingsdown	855 yd
Dobbies Foodhall	3D Unit 3, Hyde Road	883 yd
Midcounties Co-operative	533 Cricklade Road, Swindon	1,033 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	20 G, Parsonage Road	1,083 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Catherines School DAVENWOOD	grass pitches	387 yd
Kingsdown School HYDE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	527 yd
St Lukes School CRICKLADE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	546 yd
Meadowcroft Recreation Ground Addison Crescent	grass pitches	558 yd
Ruskin Junior School WORDSWORTH DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	655 yd
Kingsdown School Sports Centre Ermin Street	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	729 yd
Nalgo Sports Association CRICKLADE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	881 yd
Swindon Academy (Closed) Headlands Grove	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	904 yd
Esprit Centre THE ESPIRIT CENTRE THE ESPIRIT CENTRE HEADLANDS GROVE	grass pitches	944 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	125.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	11.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SN2 7RH