Cherry Orchard North is in Kembrey Park, Swindon and in Swindon district. SN2 8UH 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 Cherry Orchard North, Kembrey Park, Swindon, SN2 8UH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN2 7HN, SN2 7HL, SN2 7HP, SN2 7HG, SN2 7HS, SN2 8BB, SN2 8AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN2 8UH 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 Cherry Orchard North was 87.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.8% lower than the Gorse Hill and Pinehurst average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Cherry Orchard North has the 43rd highest crime rate of 92 local areas in Gorse Hill and Pinehurst and the 208th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowan House Cherry Orchard North, Swindon, Swindon Other, an established residential building | £3,800,000 | 2019-04-18 | £4,283,314 |
SN2 8UH 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechcroft Infant School Beechcroft Road , Upper Stratton SN2 7QE | 3out of 4 | 833 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Hill Primary School Avening Street , Gorse Hill SN2 8BZ | 2out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Junior School Wordsworth Drive , Upper Stratton SN2 7NG | 2out of 4 | 1,362 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon Davenwood , Upper Stratton SN2 7LL | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Fields Primary School Leigh Road , Penhill SN2 5DE | 1out of 4 | 1,549 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,652 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,805 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 2,873 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 3,125 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,911 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 | 1,247 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 | 3out of 4 | 151 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | 1out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,822 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 2,895 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenchers (Wiltshire) | The Estate Office, Kembrey Business Park | 385 yd | |
| Freedog Swindon Ltd | Unit 30, Bramble Road | 473 yd | |
| Shinepinehurst | Pinetrees Community Centre, The Circle | 866 yd | |
| Gorse Hill Tea Rooms | 2 Camdale Parade, Cricklade Road | 975 yd | |
| Red Sea East African Restaurant | 1 Camdale Parade, Cricklade Road | 975 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kembrey Park Brewers Fayre | Kembrey Street, Gorse Hill | 361 yd | |
| Stratton St Margaret Royal British Legion Club | St Philips Road, Stratton St Margaret | 780 yd | |
| The Moonrakers | 551 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 929 yd | |
| The Swiss Chalet | Chapel Street, Gorse Hill | 1,044 yd | |
| The Bakers Arms | Bakers Arms, 121 Beechcroft Road | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Express | 8 Clive Parade, Pinehurst | 711 yd | |
| Sammy's Kebab & Burger House | 11 Clive Parade, Pinehurst | 711 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 10A Clive Parade, Pinehurst | 717 yd | |
| KFC | 13 Clive Parade, Pinehurst | 718 yd | |
| T&S FAST FOOD LTD T/A Mr Cod | 537 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 771 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | 533 Cricklade Road, Swindon | 771 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Next Generation Health Club (Swindon - Kembrey Park) (Closed) Kembrey Street | health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 128 yd |
| Crowdys Hill School (Jbfc) JEFFERIES AVENUE | grass pitches | 270 yd |
| Playfootball Swindon UNIT 29 UNIT 29 BRAMBLE ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 561 yd |
| Esprit Centre THE ESPIRIT CENTRE THE ESPIRIT CENTRE HEADLANDS GROVE | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| Swindon Academy (Closed) Headlands Grove | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 664 yd |
| Swindon Gas Sports And Social Club SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND GIPSY LANE | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Meadowcroft Recreation Ground Addison Crescent | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| Gorse Hill Primary School GORSE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL GORSE HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL AVENING STREET | artificial grass pitch | 948 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.