Queens Drive is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN3 1AL is located in the Walcot and Park North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Queens Drive, Swindon, SN3 1AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN3 1AQ, SN3 3AE, SN3 1AT, SN3 3AB, SN3 1DU, SN3 3AA, SN3 1DT, SN3 3AD, SN3 1BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN3 1AL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50.7% | -2.1% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 47.2% | 49.3% | 2.1% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 SN3 1AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 23.3% | 24% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 56.5% | 3.5% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 16.2% | 8.6% | -7.6% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 40.3% | 45.4% | 5.1% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 36.1% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 15.2% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 5.7% | 1.9% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 23.9% | -0.2% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.5% | 12.3% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 16.4% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 3.8% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.9% | 15% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 26.6% | 1.4% | 33.8% | -7.2% |
| Other | 9.4% | 2% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.4% | 4.9% | 0.5% | 1.1% | 3.8% |
| Indian | 6.6% | 9.2% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 6.8% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 4.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 9.8% | 8.5% | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 78.9% | 64.4% | -14.5% | 81.4% | -17.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 70% 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 | 77.7% | 70% | -7.7% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| European Union | 10.1% | 8.2% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.4% | 19.3% | 8.9% | 5.6% | 13.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.4% | 70% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 15% | 14.4% | 9.8% | 5.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.5% | 4.9% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 7.6% | 6.0% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.9% | 2.5% | -10.4% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 8.8% | 1.2% | 7.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7% | 13.5% | -6.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.3% | 37.2% | -11.9% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 9% | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Queens Drive was 96.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.7% lower than the Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Queens Drive has the 39th highest crime rate of 96 local areas in Central and the 193rd highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 69.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.2%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 63% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 196 Queens Drive, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2025-03-31 | £228,836 |
| 210 Queens Drive, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-08-04 | £251,007 |
| 184 Queens Drive, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-10-10 | £197,621 |
| 186 Queens Drive, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2021-11-05 | £210,428 |
| 202 Queens Drive, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £212,000 | 2019-12-13 | £266,874 |
SN3 1AL 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 | 111 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lainesmead Junior School South View Avenue , SN3 1EA | - not rated | 204 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery Southview Avenue , Old Walcot SN3 1EA | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School Queens Drive , SN3 1AR | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountford Manor Junior School Bothwell Road , Walcot SN3 3EZ | - not rated | 640 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountford Manor Infants' School Bothwell Road , Walcot SN3 3EZ | - not rated | 640 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfields School Salcombe Grove , SN3 1HQ | - not rated | 278 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | - not rated | 407 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 3out of 4 | 407 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | - not rated | 770 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 770 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 | 354 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY | - not rated | 2,258 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 | 3,335 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory College Swindon Fairview House , 43 Bath Road SN1 4AS | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Centre 9 PATFORD STREET , CALNE SN11 0EF | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wizard Education 28 Eastcott Hill , SN1 3JG | - not rated | 1,616 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Educational Trust Stratton Road , SN1 2PN | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 1,816 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 2, Sussex Place | 202 yd | |
| OK4U Day Centre | Upham Road Centre, Upham Road | 697 yd | |
| Miller & Carter Swindon | Drove Road, Swindon | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Social Club | Queenstown Club, Dudmore Road | 756 yd | |
| The Merlin | Drove Road, Swindon | 777 yd | |
| Swindon Cricket Club | Cricket Club, County Ground | 965 yd | |
| Swindon Bowls Club | Swindon Bowling Club, Marsh Farm Lane | 970 yd | |
| County Ground Hotel | 115 County Road, Swindon | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippy Magic Ltd T/A Magic Chippy | 5 Drove Road, Swindon | 730 yd | |
| Swindon Town Football Club Kiosk | Football Stadium, County Ground | 965 yd | |
| Andy's Kebabs And Fish And Chips | 71 Marlowe Avenue, Swindon | 973 yd | |
| County Fayre | 46 York Road, Swindon | 1,071 yd | |
| Mr Kebab | Unit 10, Units 1 To 11 Cavendish Square | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative Foodstore | Unit 1, Sussex Place | 202 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Drove Road, Swindon | 788 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | Unit 1, Cavendish Square | 1,057 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 87 Groundwell Road, Swindon | 1,093 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lainesmead Primary School SOUTH VIEW AVENUE | grass pitches | 204 yd |
| Shrewsbury Road Shrewsbury Road | grass pitches | 345 yd |
| New College Swindon NEW COLLEGE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 355 yd |
| Lawn Manor Academy SALCOMBE GROVE | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Polish Community Centre WALTON CLOSE | 610 yd | |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches | 638 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Comprehensive School (Lower) (Closed) Queens Drive | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic College OCOTAL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Drove Primary School DROVE ROAD | 840 yd | |
| The Oakfield Project (Closed) Marlowe Avenue | 1,030 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 | 159.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 179.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.