Hare Close is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN2 7WA 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 Hare Close, Swindon, SN2 7WA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN2 7XW, SN2 7SD, SN2 7TL, SN2 7WB, SN2 7XL, SN2 7TZ, SN2 7WD, SN2 7TG, SN2 7WE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN2 7WA has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 49.5% | 49.8% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.2% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 35.4% | 31.8% | -3.6% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 45.5% | -2.5% | 44.2% | 1.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 13.3% | 3.0% | 9.1% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4.3% | 0.3% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.9%) 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 | 51.6% | 47.2% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 38.7% | 3.2% | 33.6% | 5.1% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 10.7% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 3% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 7WA this area, 8.3% 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 | 13% | 8.3% | -4.7% | 18.2% | -9.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.9% | 13.9% | -9.0% | 9.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 21.3% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 7.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 19.6% | 5.7% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 29.6% | 6.3% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.8% | 6.3% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| White | 96.4% | 89.2% | -7.2% | 81.4% | 7.8% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 88.6% 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 | 93.5% | 88.6% | -4.9% | 83.2% | 5.4% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 2.6% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.5% | 87.3% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 4.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 9.8% | -4.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.2% | 0.4% | -2.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hare 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 Other theft.
Hare Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 92 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst and the 117th lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hare Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2024-07-31 | £260,406 |
| 5 Hare Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-08-19 | £233,418 |
| 3 Hare Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2022-08-18 | £280,101 |
| 9 Hare Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2022-03-31 | £231,023 |
| 5 Hare Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2017-08-18 | £225,980 |
SN2 7WA 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 118 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 593 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Junior School Wordsworth Drive , Upper Stratton SN2 7NG | 2out of 4 | 973 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcroft Infant School Beechcroft Road , Upper Stratton SN2 7QE | 3out of 4 | 1,083 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Fields Primary School Leigh Road , Penhill SN2 5DE | 1out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Infants' School Delamere Drive , Stratton St Margaret SN3 4XE | 2out of 4 | 1,691 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 559 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 3,731 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 3,855 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Park School The Learning Campus , Redhouse Way SN25 2ND | 1out of 4 | 4,271 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Western Academy William Morris Way , Tadpole Garden Village SN25 2PP | - not rated | 4,456 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,596 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 | 2,470 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 | 863 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,942 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 2,883 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | 3out of 4 | 3,526 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Maranatha Christian School Queenlaines Farm , Sevenhampton SN6 7SQ | - not rated | 3,661 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobbies Garden Centres | Dobbies Garden Centre, Hyde Road | 531 yd | |
| Beechcroft Library | 188 Beechcroft Road, Swindon | 700 yd | |
| Macca's Cafe | Unit 3, Hargreaves Road | 942 yd | |
| Mamas Cafe | St Lukes School, Cricklade Road | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kingsdown Inn | Kingsdown Road, Kingsdown | 266 yd | |
| The Bakers Arms | Bakers Arms, 121 Beechcroft Road | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Saffron Tandoori | 212 Beechcroft Road, Swindon | 678 yd | |
| Sims Chippy | 192 Beechcroft Road, Swindon | 678 yd | |
| Kingsdown Fish And Burger Bar | 1 Windbrook Meadow, Kingsdown | 929 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Windbrook Meadow, Kingsdown | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobbies Foodhall | 3D Unit 3, Hyde Road | 614 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 204-206 Beechcroft Road, Swindon | 678 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | Windbrook Meadow, Kingsdown | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsdown School HYDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 450 yd |
| St Catherines School DAVENWOOD | grass pitches | 501 yd |
| Kingsdown School Sports Centre Ermin Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 837 yd |
| Ruskin Junior School WORDSWORTH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 879 yd |
| St Lukes School CRICKLADE ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 918 yd |
| Nalgo Sports Association CRICKLADE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,008 yd |
| Meadowcroft Recreation Ground Addison Crescent | grass pitches | 1,030 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 | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 14.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 20.51 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 20.51 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.21 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.