Willowherb Close, Swindon, SN25 1RS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN25 1RS has a slightly higher male population, with 51.6% 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	49.4%	48.4%	-1.0%	51.0%	-2.6%
Male	50.6%	51.6%	1.0%	49.0%	2.6%

Partnership Status

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	36.7%	33.2%	-3.5%	37.9%	-4.7%
Married: Opposite sex	45.9%	44.9%	-1.0%	44.2%	0.7%
Separated	2.5%	3.9%	1.4%	2.2%	1.7%
Divorced	12.4%	12.9%	0.5%	9.1%	3.8%
Widowed	2.5%	5.1%	2.6%	6.1%	-1.0%

Health

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	53.7%	42.8%	-10.9%	48.4%	-5.6%
Good health	32.4%	39.5%	7.1%	33.6%	5.9%
Fair health	9.6%	15.1%	5.5%	12.7%	2.4%
Bad health	4%	2%	-2.0%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.2%	20.3%	5.1%	18.2%	2.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	26.1%	14.1%	-12.0%	9.6%	4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18%	14.8%	-3.2%	13.4%	1.4%
Apprenticeship	5.7%	6.3%	0.6%	5.3%	1.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.3%	18.4%	7.1%	16.9%	1.5%
Degree or Similar	19.4%	24.2%	4.8%	33.8%	-9.6%
Other	4.2%	2%	-2.2%	2.8%	-0.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	1.9%	3.3%	1.4%	3.1%	0.2%
Pakistani	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Other Asian	1.9%	1.7%	-0.2%	1.6%	0.1%
Black African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	2.5%	-2.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	1%	1.0%	1.0%	0.0%
Other Black	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.5%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	1%	0.4%	0.8%	0.2%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.4%	0.9%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.9%	0.7%	-0.2%	0.9%	-0.2%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0.3%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	92%	88.4%	-3.6%	81.4%	7.0%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 83.4% 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	92.3%	83.4%	-8.9%	83.2%	0.2%
European Union	2.8%	7.3%	4.5%	6.1%	1.2%
Rest of Europe	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.8%	0.5%
Africa	0.3%	1.3%	1.0%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	3.4%	4.3%	0.9%	5.6%	-1.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.6%	2.3%	1.7%	1.3%	1.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.4%	82.1%	-9.3%	83.2%	-1.1%
10+ Years	1.2%	8.1%	6.9%	9.8%	-1.7%
5-10 Years	1.5%	4.2%	2.7%	2.9%	1.3%
2-5 Years	1.5%	3.6%	2.1%	2.2%	1.4%
Less than 2 years	4.3%	2%	-2.3%	1.9%	0.1%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	77.8%	76.7%	1.1%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Italy	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Lithuania	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Poland	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%
Romania	0.7%	0.9%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	1%	1.5%	-0.5%
Other Europe	1%	0.2%	0.8%
South and Eastern Africa	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
Southern Asia	3%	1.2%	1.8%
North America and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
Central and South America	1.3%	0.2%	1.1%
No passport held	9.6%	13.5%	-3.9%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	42.6%	37.2%	5.4%
Christian	47.5%	46.2%	1.3%
Hindu	2.3%	1.7%	0.6%
Muslim	1.7%	6.5%	-4.8%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Willowherb Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Willowherb Close was 179.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 235.1% higher than the Priory Vale average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.

Willowherb Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 146 local areas in Priory Vale and the 77th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,000

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SN25 1RS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Willowherb Close are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Thamesdown.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Willowherb Close, Swindon, SN25 1RS

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN25 1RS

Average Price
£101,071

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£140,760

Flats/Maisonettes
£99,483

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Willowherb Close

Average Price
£118,622

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£143,857

Flats/Maisonettes
£113,575

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Willowherb CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
28 Willowherb Close, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£112,000	2023-08-14	£107,017
13 Willowherb Close, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£77,500	2022-09-13	£72,584
10 Willowherb Close, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£58,000	2022-08-31	£55,085
23 Willowherb Close, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£103,000	2022-05-27	£101,180
17 Willowherb Close, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£90,000	2021-06-08	£94,710

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN25 1RS

Employment

SN25 1RS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	97
Retired	54
Part-Time Employee	40
Self-Employed	25
Long-Term Sick or disabled	10
Other	9
Looking after home or family	9
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	47
Manufacturing	23
Education	19
Administrative and support service activities	19
Financial and insurance activities	18
Construction	18
Transport and storage	13
Human health and social work activities	12
Other	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Information and communication	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Real estate activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Haydonleigh Primary School Haydon Court Drive , Haydon Wick SN25 1JP	- not rated	197 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Haydonleigh Primary School Haydon Court Drive , Haydon Wick SN25 1JP	3out of 4	197 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Orchid Vale Primary School Torun Way , Haydon End SN25 1UG	- not rated	486 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Orchid Vale Primary School Torun Way , Haydon End SN25 1UG	3out of 4	486 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Haydon Wick Primary School The Brow , Haydon Wick SN25 1HT	- not rated	694 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Abbey Park School The Learning Campus , Redhouse Way SN25 2ND	- not rated	1,250 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Park School The Learning Campus , Redhouse Way SN25 2ND	3out of 4	1,290 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Nova Hreod Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ	- not rated	1,805 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ	3out of 4	1,805 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Great Western Academy William Morris Way , Tadpole Garden Village SN25 2PP	3out of 4	2,439 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY	- not rated	3,595 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Swindon Academy Beech Avenue , SN2 1JR	3out of 4	2,413 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakley Court School St Paul's Street , Gorse Hill SN25 1PT	- not rated	851 yd	Other independent school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB	- not rated	1,353 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB	3out of 4	1,353 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Uplands School The Learning Campus , Tadpole Lane SN25 2NB	- not rated	1,438 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Uplands School The Learning Campus , Tadpole Lane SN25 2NB	2out of 4	1,438 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
McDonalds	Mcdonalds Restaurant, North Swindon District Centre	484 yd
Costa Ltd (in Next)	Unit C3, North Swindon District Centre	484 yd
Costa Ltd	Unit B5a, North Swindon District Centre	487 yd
Starbucks (Inside Asda)	Unit A1, North Swindon District Centre	623 yd
Eurest (c/o Asda Walmart Customer Restaurant)	Unit A1, North Swindon District Centre	623 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Manor Farm	Lady Lane, Swindon	467 yd
Fox And Hounds	The Fox And Hounds, 10 High Street	562 yd
Haydon Wick WMC Ltd	10 Blunsdon Road, Haydon Wick	579 yd
Tawny Owl	Queen Elizabeth Drive, Swindon	1,046 yd
Moredon Social Club	Moredon Community Centre, The Street	1,059 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Fat Boy Slim	10 Blunsdon Road, Haydon Wick	579 yd
Panku Streetfood (Within Asda Wal Mart)	Unit A1, North Swindon District Centre	623 yd
Happy Cod	22 Taw Hill Village Centre, Aiken Road	991 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit 1 Taw Hill Village Centre, Aiken Road	998 yd
Redhouse Plaice	Unit D, Millgrove House	1,077 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Morrisons	Thames Avenue, Haydon Wick	374 yd
Lidl	Unit C1b, North Swindon District Centre	494 yd
Marks & Spencer Plc	Unit C1B, North Swindon District Centre	623 yd
Asda Stores Ltd	Unit A1, North Swindon District Centre	623 yd
Midcounties Co-operative	23 Taw Hill Village Centre, Aiken Road	998 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Haydonleigh Primary School HAYDON COURT DRIVE	grass pitches	200 yd
Haydon Centre THAMES AVENUE	health and fitness suite	307 yd
Dw Sports Fitness (Swindon) ORBITAL SHOPPING PARK ORBITAL SHOPPING PARK THAMESDOWN DRIVE	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	483 yd
Orchid Vale Primary School TORUN WAY	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	490 yd
Haydon Wick Primary School THE BROW	grass pitches	681 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	39.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	56 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.4 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	7.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.