Boundary Close, Swindon, SN2 7TG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN2 7TG 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	48.6%	47.4%	-1.2%	51.0%	-3.6%
Male	51.4%	52.6%	1.2%	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.

In the immediate vicinity of SN2 7TG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 60.7% 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	23.8%	26.2%	2.4%	37.9%	-11.7%
Married: Opposite sex	63%	60.7%	-2.3%	44.2%	16.5%
Separated	3.1%	1.7%	-1.4%	2.2%	-0.5%
Divorced	7.9%	9.2%	1.3%	9.1%	0.1%
Widowed	2.2%	2.2%	0.0%	6.1%	-3.9%

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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.8%	50.7%	3.9%	48.4%	2.3%
Good health	43.5%	41%	-2.5%	33.6%	7.4%
Fair health	6.1%	8.2%	2.1%	12.7%	-4.5%
Bad health	2.5%	0%	-2.5%	4.0%	-4.0%
Very bad health	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.2%	-1.2%

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 7TG this area, 7.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	10.1%	7.4%	-2.7%	18.2%	-10.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.4%	11.3%	-8.1%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.5%	19.6%	1.1%	13.4%	6.2%
Apprenticeship	8.8%	9.6%	0.8%	5.3%	4.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.4%	24.3%	8.9%	16.9%	7.4%
Degree or Similar	24.2%	25.2%	1.0%	33.8%	-8.6%
Other	3.5%	2.6%	-0.9%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	1.8%	1.5%	-0.3%	3.1%	-1.6%
Other Asian	0%	2.2%	2.2%	1.6%	0.6%
Black Caribbean	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.1%	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	97.8%	93.3%	-4.5%	81.4%	11.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.6% 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%	92.6%	-4.5%	83.2%	9.4%
European Union	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	6.1%	-4.2%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	1.1%	0.7%	0.8%	0.3%
Africa	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	2.2%	1.1%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.1%	93.3%	-3.8%	83.2%	10.1%
10+ Years	0%	6.4%	6.4%	9.8%	-3.4%
5-10 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.5%
Less than 2 years	2.9%	0%	-2.9%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.3%	76.7%	10.6%
Italy	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	2.2%	1.3%	0.9%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	8.2%	13.5%	-5.3%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.2%	37.2%	5.0%
Christian	50.7%	46.2%	4.5%
Buddhist	2.2%	0.5%	1.7%
Hindu	1.5%	1.7%	-0.2%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	3%	6.0%	-3.0%

Safety

Is Boundary Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Boundary Close was 39.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.8% lower than the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Boundary Close has the 26th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst and the 288th lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.6%.

🔎 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 7TG, 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 Boundary Close are based on 18 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 Boundary Close, Swindon, SN2 7TG

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN2 7TG

Average Price
£285,607

Semi-Detached
£294,781

Terraced
£225,252

Detached
£339,684

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Boundary Close

Average Price
£313,530

Semi-Detached
£310,001

Terraced
£194,226

Detached
£378,476

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Boundary CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
43 Boundary Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building	£270,000	2025-10-02	£270,000
53 Boundary Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building	£240,000	2025-07-25	£239,762
51 Boundary Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building	£155,000	2024-06-28	£160,082
63 Boundary Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building	£232,000	2022-09-05	£230,855
43 Boundary Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building	£235,000	2021-12-10	£266,457

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN2 7TG

Employment

SN2 7TG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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	107
Retired	54
Part-Time Employee	38
Self-Employed	17
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Other	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	39
Manufacturing	32
Human health and social work activities	14
Education	13
Construction	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	12
Transport and storage	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Information and communication	7
Other	6
Administrative and support service activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	6
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	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	704 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Ruskin Junior School Wordsworth Drive , Upper Stratton SN2 7NG	2out of 4	1,079 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Beechcroft Infant School Beechcroft Road , Upper Stratton SN2 7QE	3out of 4	1,207 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Seven Fields Primary School Leigh Road , Penhill SN2 5DE	1out of 4	1,741 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Grange Infants' School Delamere Drive , Stratton St Margaret SN3 4XE	2out of 4	1,776 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	650 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR	3out of 4	3,857 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ	3out of 4	3,936 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Park School The Learning Campus , Redhouse Way SN25 2ND	1out of 4	4,262 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Great Western Academy William Morris Way , Tadpole Garden Village SN25 2PP	- not rated	4,410 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	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	4,719 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	2,573 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	958 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ	3out of 4	2,066 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN	- not rated	3,004 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Maranatha Christian School Queenlaines Farm , Sevenhampton SN6 7SQ	- not rated	3,584 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL	3out of 4	3,641 yd	Pupil referral unit	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
Dobbies Garden Centres	Dobbies Garden Centre, Hyde Road	499 yd
Beechcroft Library	188 Beechcroft Road, Swindon	825 yd
Macca's Cafe	Unit 3, Hargreaves Road	936 yd
Mamas Cafe	St Lukes School, Cricklade Road	1,072 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Kingsdown Inn	Kingsdown Road, Kingsdown		362 yd
The Bakers Arms	Bakers Arms, 121 Beechcroft Road		1,007 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Stratton Saffron Tandoori	212 Beechcroft Road, Swindon	803 yd
Sims Chippy	192 Beechcroft Road, Swindon	803 yd
Kingsdown Fish And Burger Bar	1 Windbrook Meadow, Kingsdown	1,019 yd
Domino's Pizza	1 Windbrook Meadow, Kingsdown	1,019 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Dobbies Foodhall	3D Unit 3, Hyde Road	580 yd
The Midcounties Co-operative	204-206 Beechcroft Road, Swindon	803 yd
The Midcounties Co-operative	Windbrook Meadow, Kingsdown	1,019 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Kingsdown School HYDE ROAD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	551 yd
St Catherines School DAVENWOOD	grass pitches	619 yd
Kingsdown School Sports Centre Ermin Street	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	935 yd
Ruskin Junior School WORDSWORTH DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	989 yd
St Lukes School CRICKLADE ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	1,002 yd
Nalgo Sports Association CRICKLADE ROAD	grass pitches, tennis courts	1,043 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	148.8 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	13.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SN2 7TG