Tydeman Street is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN2 8AU 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 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tydeman Street, Swindon, SN2 8AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN2 8AX, SN2 8AS, SN2 8AR, SN2 8BP, SN2 8BD, SN2 8BE, SN2 8DE, SN2 8DD, SN2 8AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN2 8AU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 48.7% | 48.9% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.1% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SN2 8AU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 38.9% | 43.4% | 4.5% | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.9% | 40.1% | -5.8% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 12.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 | 45.5% | 41.4% | -4.1% | 48.4% | -7.0% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 36.1% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 18.3% | 16.8% | -1.5% | 12.7% | 4.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.7% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 22.1% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.7% | 15.1% | -10.6% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 16.2% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.9% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.6% | 14.4% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 22.1% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 6% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 87.5% | 84.9% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 81.6% 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 | 88.5% | 81.6% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -1.6% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 10% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 81.1% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 6.8% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 2.2% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.8% | 76.7% | -6.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 6.3% | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tydeman Street was 94.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.0% higher than the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tydeman Street has the 40th highest crime rate of 93 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst and the 194th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68 Tydeman Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £266,000 | 2024-10-21 | £262,317 |
| 18 Tydeman Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2024-09-10 | £232,205 |
| 32 Tydeman Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2024-08-09 | £193,833 |
| 24 Tydeman Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-06-07 | £243,914 |
| 56 Tydeman Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2023-05-31 | £191,925 |
SN2 8AU 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorse Hill Junior School Avening Street , SN2 8BZ | - not rated | 281 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Primary School Avening Street , Gorse Hill SN2 8BZ | - not rated | 281 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Primary School Avening Street , Gorse Hill SN2 8BZ | - not rated | 281 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Primary School Avening Street , Gorse Hill SN2 8BZ | 3out of 4 | 281 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Infant School Avening Street , SN2 8BZ | - not rated | 288 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlands School Cricklade Road , SN2 7BG | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands Headlands Grove , SN2 7HS | - not rated | 1,155 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | - not rated | 1,511 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,511 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield School Marlowe Avenue , Walcot SN3 3HW | - not rated | 2,175 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,302 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Swindon New College Drive , SN3 1AH | - not rated | 2,463 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 | 1,202 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | - not rated | 642 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Connex Units 16 and 17a , Headlands Grove Trading Estate SN2 7JQ | - not rated | 1,054 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Centre 9 PATFORD STREET , CALNE SN11 0EF | - not rated | 1,101 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Educational Trust Stratton Road , SN1 2PN | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorse Hill Tea Rooms | 2 Camdale Parade, Cricklade Road | 292 yd | |
| Red Sea East African Restaurant | 1 Camdale Parade, Cricklade Road | 292 yd | |
| The Butchers Cafe Ltd | 138 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 357 yd | |
| Little Grazey | 136, 136 - 138 Cricklade Road | 357 yd | |
| The Veeg Shack | 125 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 380 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Swiss Chalet | Chapel Street, Gorse Hill | 415 yd | |
| Kembrey Park Brewers Fayre | Kembrey Street, Gorse Hill | 415 yd | |
| New Century Club | 5-8 Bright Street, Gorse Hill | 532 yd | |
| Swindon North End Bowls Club | Pavillion St Marks Recreation Ground, Whitehouse Road | 938 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorse Hill Chinese Takeaway | 239 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 245 yd | |
| Eat Well | 172 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 257 yd | |
| Bindi's Indian Takeaway | 121 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 338 yd | |
| Pizza Slice | 129 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 338 yd | |
| La Bella Pizza | 140-142 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 347 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | 57 Bright Street, Gorse Hill | 519 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 55-67 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 615 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | Unit 1, Ocotal Way | 856 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Ocotal Way, Swindon | 941 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gorse Hill Primary School GORSE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL GORSE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL AVENING STREET | artificial grass pitch | 299 yd |
| Swindon Gas Sports And Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Next Generation Health Club (Swindon - Kembrey Park) (Closed) Kembrey Street | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 581 yd |
| Crowdys Hill School (Jbfc) JEFFERIES AVENUE | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Playfootball Swindon UNIT 29 UNIT 29 BRAMBLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 809 yd |
| Southbrook Recreation Pinehurst Road | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Swindon Tennis Club Whitehouse Road | tennis courts | 978 yd |
| Pro Strength And Fitness UNIT 2 UNIT 2 ISIS TRADING ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 995 yd |
| The County Ground COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,059 yd |
| Swindon Athletic Track County Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.