Marshfield Cottages is in Blunsdon, Swindon and in Swindon district. SN26 8DB is located in the St Andrews electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Marshfield Cottages, Blunsdon, Swindon, SN26 8DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN26 8DB 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 | 48.3% | 50.6% | 2.3% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.4% | -2.3% | 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 area around SN26 8DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% 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 | 25.7% | 44.9% | 19.2% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.3% | 43.5% | -10.8% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 8.1% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 0.3% | -7.1% | 6.1% | -5.8% |
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 (93.4%) 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 | 46.2% | 63.4% | 17.2% | 48.4% | 15.0% |
| Good health | 34.1% | 30% | -4.1% | 33.6% | -3.6% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 4.7% | -7.7% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 0.8% | -5.8% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 SN26 8DB this area, 5.3% 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 | 27.4% | 5.3% | -22.1% | 18.2% | -12.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.8% | 8.7% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 18.4% | 1.0% | 13.4% | 5.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.7% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 23.2% | 11.0% | 16.9% | 6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 37.4% | 20.9% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.7% 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% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.1% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.2% | 85.7% | -10.5% | 81.4% | 4.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 95.5% | 82.5% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 8.3% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.8% | 82.6% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.1% | 11.1% | 9.8% | 1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 4% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.5% | 1.3% | 3.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.2% | 37.2% | 17.0% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marshfield Cottages was 63.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 10.5% lower than the Chiseldon and Lawn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marshfield Cottages has the 32nd highest crime rate of 109 local areas in Chiseldon and Lawn and the 286th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.1%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 89% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Marshfield Cottages, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-09-04 | £323,741 |
| 1 Marshfield Cottages, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2004-05-07 | £291,829 |
| 1 Marshfield Cottages, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £48,000 | 1997-03-26 | £241,206 |
SN26 8DB 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 | 213 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Morris Primary School William Morris Way , Tadpole Garden Village SN25 2PP | 3out of 4 | 987 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary Diamond Crescent , Abbey Farm SN25 2SJ | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy Greene Street , Tadpole Garden Village SN25 2QS | 3out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridlewood Primary School Chartwell Road , SN25 2EX | 3out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridlewood Primary School Chartwell Road , SN25 2EX | - not rated | 2,387 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Western Academy William Morris Way , Tadpole Garden Village SN25 2PP | 3out of 4 | 997 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Park School The Learning Campus , Redhouse Way SN25 2ND | 3out of 4 | 2,293 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Park School The Learning Campus , Redhouse Way SN25 2ND | - not rated | 2,295 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | - not rated | 5,182 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 5,182 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,278 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchward School William Morris Way , SN25 2PP | 3out of 4 | 724 yd | Free schools special | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands School The Learning Campus , Tadpole Lane SN25 2NB | - not rated | 2,174 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands School The Learning Campus , Tadpole Lane SN25 2NB | 2out of 4 | 2,174 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB | - not rated | 2,490 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB | 3out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.