Highclere Avenue is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN3 1HB is located in the Chiseldon and Lawn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highclere Avenue, Swindon, SN3 1HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN3 1HF, SN3 1HD, SN3 1ES, SN3 1HA, SN3 1HG, SN3 1EZ, SN3 1HE, SN3 1EY, SN3 1LW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN3 1HB, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 52.8% | 2.0% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 49.2% | 47.2% | -2.0% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 1HB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 65% 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 | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -24.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.8% | 65% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 20.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 16.9% | 15.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 9.3% |
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 | 34.6% | 40.2% | 5.6% | 48.4% | -8.2% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 38.4% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 4.8% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 14.2% | -5.0% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 6.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 26.3% | 19.1% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 18.3% | 6.9% | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 9.8% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.3% | 9.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 14.2% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 24.8% | -0.6% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 5.9% | 4.5% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.5% 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% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 5.3% | 8.4% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.6% | 83.5% | -10.1% | 81.4% | 2.1% |
In this area, 79.8% 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 | 84.6% | 79.8% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -3.4% |
| European Union | 9.4% | 8.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 6.4% | 1.9% | 5.6% | 0.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 79.2% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 15.5% | 14.0% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.9% | -0.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 12% | 2.1% | -9.9% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.1% | 13.5% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.1% | 37.2% | -10.1% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Sikh | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highclere Avenue was 21.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.4% lower than the Chiseldon and Lawn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highclere Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Chiseldon and Lawn and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.6%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 87% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Highclere Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2024-02-02 | £400,411 |
| 15 Highclere Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2023-03-17 | £236,920 |
| 8 Highclere Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-05-30 | £353,003 |
| 38 Highclere Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2021-09-29 | £411,964 |
| 29 Highclere Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-09-21 | £321,670 |
SN3 1HB 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SN3 1HB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 124 |
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn Primary and Nursery School Cleeve Lawn , SN3 1LE | 3out of 4 | 775 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goddard Park Community Primary School Welcombe Avenue , Park North SN3 2QN | - not rated | 799 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Infant School Cleeve Lawn , SN3 1JT | - not rated | 805 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lainesmead Junior School South View Avenue , SN3 1EA | - not rated | 810 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery Southview Avenue , Old Walcot SN3 1EA | 3out of 4 | 889 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfields Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | - not rated | 434 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields School Salcombe Grove , SN3 1HQ | - not rated | 580 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | - not rated | 1,595 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,595 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 | 789 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY | - not rated | 2,841 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 | 4,079 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 | 1,277 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wizard Education 28 Eastcott Hill , SN1 3JG | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Centre 9 PATFORD STREET , CALNE SN11 0EF | - not rated | 2,246 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 2,256 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | - not rated | 2,256 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ian Bowyer Catering | Masonic Hall, The Planks | 773 yd | |
| OK4U Day Centre | Upham Road Centre, Upham Road | 902 yd | |
| Pizza&Co Swindon Ltd | 10, 10 - 10B Newport Street | 1,020 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, Sussex Place | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Club Ltd | 8A High Street, Old Town | 993 yd | |
| The Steam Railway | 14 Newport Street, Old Town | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Kebab | Unit 10, Units 1 To 11 Cavendish Square | 816 yd | |
| Old Town Kebab House | 17-21 High Street, Old Town | 947 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 17 - 21 High Street, Old Town | 947 yd | |
| Bert's Books | 54 Godwin Court, Old Town | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative | Unit 1, Cavendish Square | 842 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore | 30 High Street, Old Town | 938 yd | |
| The Cooperative Foodstore | Unit 1, Sussex Place | 1,022 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Manor Academy SALCOMBE GROVE | grass pitches | 379 yd |
| Polish Community Centre WALTON CLOSE | 415 yd | |
| Lawn Community Centre Windsor Road | 473 yd | |
| New College Swindon NEW COLLEGE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 777 yd |
| Lainesmead Primary School SOUTH VIEW AVENUE | grass pitches | 816 yd |
| Lawns Primary School CLEEVE LAWN | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Shrewsbury Road Shrewsbury Road | grass pitches | 904 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 181.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.