Aspen Close is in Swindon and in Swindon district. SN2 8AJ is located in the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 2008-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Aspen Close, Swindon, SN2 8AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN2 8AD, SN2 8BB, SN2 8HB, SN2 8LU, SN2 8ES, SN2 8EZ, SN2 8XA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN2 8AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.9% 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 | 45.5% | 48.1% | 2.6% | 51.0% | -2.9% |
| Male | 54.5% | 51.9% | -2.6% | 49.0% | 2.9% |
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 | 31.5% | 31.8% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 50.4% | 2.1% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2.9% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 9.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 46.1% | 48.1% | 2.0% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 35% | 34.6% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 14% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 22.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.3% | 17.5% | -9.8% | 18.2% | -0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 14.9% | -5.0% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 17.5% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.2% | 7.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 14.9% | 2.9% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 22.2% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -11.6% |
| Other | 4.1% | 5.5% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 17.5% | 15.6% | 3.1% | 14.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 93.2% | 72.6% | -20.6% | 81.4% | -8.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 74% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.5% | 74% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| European Union | 4.3% | 4.5% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 16.7% | 13.3% | 5.6% | 11.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.5% | 74% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 9.9% | 9.0% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 6.6% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 4.2% | -0.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 8.4% | 0.5% | 7.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 6.9% | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas Territories | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 48.9% | 46.2% | 2.7% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 2.7% | 6.5% | -3.8% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aspen Close was 111.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.9% higher than the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Aspen Close has the 32nd highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst and the 159th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Aspen Close, Swindon, Swindon Other, an established residential building | £2,550,000 | 2018-02-02 | £2,735,244 |
| 17 - 18 Aspen Close, Swindon, Swindon Other, an established residential building | £2,550,000 | 2018-02-02 | £2,735,244 |
| 7 Aspen Close, Swindon, Swindon Other, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2015-11-23 | £249,012 |
SN2 8AJ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 133 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Construction | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorse Hill Junior School Avening Street , SN2 8BZ | - not rated | 911 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Primary School Avening Street , Gorse Hill SN2 8BZ | - not rated | 911 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Primary School Avening Street , Gorse Hill SN2 8BZ | - not rated | 911 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Primary School Avening Street , Gorse Hill SN2 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 911 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Infant School Avening Street , SN2 8BZ | - not rated | 946 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlands Headlands Grove , SN2 7HS | - not rated | 1,009 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands School Cricklade Road , SN2 7BG | - not rated | 1,055 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | - not rated | 1,620 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,620 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Hyde Rd , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH | 3out of 4 | 1,752 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Swindon New College Drive , SN3 1AH | - not rated | 2,522 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 | 1,690 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connex Units 16 and 17a , Headlands Grove Trading Estate SN2 7JQ | - not rated | 624 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | - not rated | 626 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Educational Trust Stratton Road , SN1 2PN | - not rated | 921 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Centre 9 PATFORD STREET , CALNE SN11 0EF | - not rated | 982 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | 3out of 4 | 1,694 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedog Swindon Ltd | Unit 30, Bramble Road | 138 yd | |
| Trenchers (Wiltshire) | The Estate Office, Kembrey Business Park | 152 yd | |
| Rockstar Climbing Limited / Crux Cafe & Bar | Unit 5, Io Centre | 967 yd | |
| Gorse Hill Tea Rooms | 2 Camdale Parade, Cricklade Road | 1,039 yd | |
| Red Sea East African Restaurant | 1 Camdale Parade, Cricklade Road | 1,039 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kembrey Park Brewers Fayre | Kembrey Street, Gorse Hill | 626 yd | |
| Lloyd's No. 1 Dockle Farmhouse | 2 Bridge End Road, Stratton St Margaret | 860 yd | |
| The Pub Company (New Inn) | New Inn, Swindon Road | 932 yd | |
| The Swiss Chalet | Chapel Street, Gorse Hill | 997 yd | |
| Stratton St Margaret Royal British Legion Club | St Philips Road, Stratton St Margaret | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Croft | 61A Meadowcroft, Stratton St Margaret | 894 yd | |
| Gorse Hill Chinese Takeaway | 239 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 993 yd | |
| Eat Well | 172 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 1,015 yd | |
| La Bella Pizza | 140-142 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 1,078 yd | |
| WING-IT-UK LTD | 140 - 142 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | 57 Bright Street, Gorse Hill | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Playfootball Swindon UNIT 29 UNIT 29 BRAMBLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 194 yd |
| Next Generation Health Club (Swindon - Kembrey Park) (Closed) Kembrey Street | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 450 yd |
| Crowdys Hill School (Jbfc) JEFFERIES AVENUE | grass pitches | 618 yd |
| Swindon Gas Sports And Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Pro Strength And Fitness UNIT 2 UNIT 2 ISIS TRADING ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 839 yd |
| Gorse Hill Primary School GORSE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL GORSE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL AVENING STREET | artificial grass pitch | 935 yd |
| Esprit Centre THE ESPIRIT CENTRE THE ESPIRIT CENTRE HEADLANDS GROVE | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Swindon) UNIT 22 UNIT 22 GARRARD WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,000 yd |
| Swindon Academy (Closed) Headlands Grove | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,015 yd |
| Meadowcroft Recreation Ground Addison Crescent | grass pitches | 1,051 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.