Capesthorne Drive is in Swindon and in Swindon district. SN25 1UP is located in the Priory Vale electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Capesthorne Drive, Swindon, SN25 1UP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN25 1UY, SN25 1UR, SN25 1UU, SN25 1SE, SN25 1UX, SN25 1QU, SN25 1SD, SN25 1QS, SN25 1RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN25 1UP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 50.6% | 0.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50% | 49.4% | -0.6% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SN25 1UP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.9% | 26.6% | 3.7% | 37.9% | -11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.5% | 61.4% | -0.1% | 44.2% | 17.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 8.6% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.7%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62% | 55.9% | -6.1% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 34.8% | 4.2% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 6% | 8.6% | 2.6% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -3.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.5% | 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.
In the area around SN25 1UP this area, 9.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 6.8% | 9.1% | 2.3% | 18.2% | -9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 10% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.9% | 18.9% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 22.4% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 33.1% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -0.7% |
| Other | 3.7% | 1.6% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 95.1% | 88.8% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 7.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 92.6% | 88.1% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -2.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.4% | 88.4% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 9.8% | -2.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0.5% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 76.7% | 10.7% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 5.8% | 13.5% | -7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.3% | 37.2% | 9.1% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Capesthorne Drive was 280.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 420.6% higher than the Priory Vale average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Capesthorne Drive has the 4th highest crime rate of 145 local areas in Priory Vale and the 36th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 76.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Capesthorne Drive, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £560,000 | 2023-08-22 | £565,628 |
| 57 Capesthorne Drive, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £590,000 | 2022-08-12 | £601,369 |
| 49 Capesthorne Drive, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-05-31 | £528,947 |
| 37 Capesthorne Drive, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2019-07-26 | £526,016 |
| 49 Capesthorne Drive, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2017-10-17 | £468,750 |
SN25 1UP 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 196 |
| Part-Time Employee | 73 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 43 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 49 |
| Manufacturing | 48 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 33 |
| Education | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 26 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchid Vale Primary School Torun Way , Haydon End SN25 1UG | - not rated | 281 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydonleigh Primary School Haydon Court Drive , Haydon Wick SN25 1JP | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis CofE Primary School Aiken Road , Taw Hill SN25 1UH | 4out of 4 | 894 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Catherine Wayte Primary School Elstree Way , Abbey Meads SN25 4TA | - not rated | 924 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Haydon Wick Primary School The Brow , Haydon Wick SN25 1HT | 4out of 4 | 942 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Park School The Learning Campus , Redhouse Way SN25 2ND | 1out of 4 | 1,047 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,056 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Great Western Academy William Morris Way , Tadpole Garden Village SN25 2PP | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Hyde Rd , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH | 2out of 4 | 4,050 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 4,394 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 2,618 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB | 3out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands School The Learning Campus , Tadpole Lane SN25 2NB | 4out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchward School William Morris Way , SN25 2PP | - not rated | 2,427 yd | Free schools special | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | 1out of 4 | 3,030 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | 3out of 4 | 3,428 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Ltd (in Next) | Unit C3, North Swindon District Centre | 318 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds Restaurant, North Swindon District Centre | 318 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | Unit B5a, North Swindon District Centre | 325 yd | |
| Starbucks (Inside Asda) | Unit A1, North Swindon District Centre | 476 yd | |
| Eurest (c/o Asda Walmart Customer Restaurant) | Unit A1, North Swindon District Centre | 476 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor Farm | Lady Lane, Swindon | 392 yd | |
| Haydon Wick WMC Ltd | 10 Blunsdon Road, Haydon Wick | 698 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds | The Fox And Hounds, 10 High Street | 711 yd | |
| The Blunsdon Arms | Lady Lane, Swindon | 897 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panku Streetfood (Within Asda Wal Mart) | Unit A1, North Swindon District Centre | 476 yd | |
| Fat Boy Slim | 10 Blunsdon Road, Haydon Wick | 698 yd | |
| Redhouse Plaice | Unit D, Millgrove House | 920 yd | |
| Happy Cod | 22 Taw Hill Village Centre, Aiken Road | 1,052 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1 Taw Hill Village Centre, Aiken Road | 1,057 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | Unit C1b, North Swindon District Centre | 324 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Plc | Unit C1B, North Swindon District Centre | 476 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Unit A1, North Swindon District Centre | 476 yd | |
| Morrisons | Thames Avenue, Haydon Wick | 493 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Redhouse Village Centre, Millgrove Street | 918 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dw Sports Fitness (Swindon) ORBITAL SHOPPING PARK ORBITAL SHOPPING PARK THAMESDOWN DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 322 yd |
| Haydonleigh Primary School HAYDON COURT DRIVE | grass pitches | 381 yd |
| Orchid Vale Primary School TORUN WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 403 yd |
| Haydon Centre THAMES AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 404 yd |
| Haydon Wick Primary School THE BROW | grass pitches | 844 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 | 56.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 57.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.