Hinton Street is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN2 8BY 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 Hinton Street, Swindon, SN2 8BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN2 8DJ, SN2 8DA, SN2 8BU, SN2 8BX, SN2 8AF, SN2 8AB, SN2 8BS, SN2 8BT, SN2 8BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN2 8BY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 52% | 49.5% | -2.5% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 48% | 50.5% | 2.5% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 36.1% | 34.2% | -1.9% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.4% | 35.6% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -8.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 16.6% | 13.7% | -2.9% | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 13.2% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
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 | 38% | 39.2% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -9.2% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 35.6% | 3.3% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 21.5% | 18.7% | -2.8% | 12.7% | 6.0% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 8BY this area, 33% 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 16.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.5% | 33% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 14.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.6% | 14% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 17.6% | 3.5% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 6.8% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 10% | -0.8% | 16.9% | -6.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 6.6% | 16.7% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -17.1% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.8% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% 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% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 21.3% | 19.9% | 3.1% | 18.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 94.3% | 75.8% | -18.5% | 81.4% | -5.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 72.7% 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 | 91.8% | 72.7% | -19.1% | 83.2% | -10.5% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 6.8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 4% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.3% | 15.5% | 11.2% | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.8% | 73.5% | -18.3% | 83.2% | -9.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 9.1% | 7.7% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.5% | 5.8% | 3.3% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.6% | 76.7% | -16.1% |
| Portugal | 8.3% | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.7% | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.9% | 37.2% | -3.3% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hinton Street was 87.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.9% lower than the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hinton Street has the 44th highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst and the 210th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Hinton Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2025-02-21 | £224,000 |
| 48 Hinton Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2021-11-29 | £210,474 |
| 27 Hinton Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £179,500 | 2017-09-01 | £230,198 |
| 55 Hinton Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2017-08-08 | £218,571 |
| 48 Hinton Street, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2015-11-13 | £202,178 |
SN2 8BY 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 | 75 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorse Hill Primary School Avening Street , Gorse Hill SN2 8BZ | 2out of 4 | 229 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery Wiltshire Avenue , SN2 1NX | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Queens Drive , SN3 1AR | 2out of 4 | 1,307 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Drove Primary School Drove Road , SN1 3AH | 4out of 4 | 1,334 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Bessemer Road East , SN2 1PE | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 1,795 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Hyde Rd , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH | 2out of 4 | 2,782 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,211 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 | 1,394 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,094 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | 1out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 2,799 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| It's Platinum Not Grey Ltd | 62 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 128 yd | |
| Shalom Kitchen | 74 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 129 yd | |
| PiriCo | Ground Floor, 103 Cricklade Road | 180 yd | |
| Casa De Carne | 37 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 185 yd | |
| WeeBuzz Swindon | 47 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 185 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Century Club | 5-8 Bright Street, Gorse Hill | 87 yd | |
| The Swiss Chalet | Chapel Street, Gorse Hill | 108 yd | |
| Swindon North End Bowls Club | Pavillion St Marks Recreation Ground, Whitehouse Road | 525 yd | |
| The Tap And Barrel (Pub - Wet Sales) | The Tap And Barrel, 115 Manchester Road | 687 yd | |
| Swindon Bowls Club | Swindon Bowling Club, Marsh Farm Lane | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tee Spot | 82 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 125 yd | |
| Pizza 2 Night | 58 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 125 yd | |
| Tandoori Nights | 92 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 125 yd | |
| Diamond Kebab House | 87 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 182 yd | |
| Dilkush | 107 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 182 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | 57 Bright Street, Gorse Hill | 88 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 55-67 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 185 yd | |
| B&M Retail Ltd | Unit 1, Ocotal Way | 386 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Ocotal Way, Swindon | 528 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gorse Hill Primary School GORSE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL GORSE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL AVENING STREET | artificial grass pitch | 191 yd |
| Swindon Gas Sports And Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 517 yd |
| The County Ground COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 600 yd |
| Swindon Athletic Track County Road | athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 682 yd |
| Swindon Town Fc (The County Ground) COUNTY GROUND COUNTY GROUND COUNTY ROAD | grass pitches | 700 yd |
| Swindon Tennis Club Whitehouse Road | tennis courts | 708 yd |
| Southbrook Recreation Pinehurst Road | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Pro Strength And Fitness UNIT 2 UNIT 2 ISIS TRADING ESTATE | health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| Next Generation Health Club (Swindon - Kembrey Park) (Closed) Kembrey Street | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,049 yd |
| Playfootball Swindon UNIT 29 UNIT 29 BRAMBLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,073 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 | 132.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.