Banbury Close is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN3 1LQ 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 Banbury Close, Swindon, SN3 1LQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN3 1LH, SN3 1LG, SN3 1LA, SN3 1JZ, SN3 1EU, SN3 1JY, SN3 1LF, SN3 1LB, SN3 1ET.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN3 1LQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 54.4% | 52.7% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 45.6% | 47.3% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 1LQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.1% 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 | 16.7% | 16.9% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -21.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.7% | 62.1% | 4.4% | 44.2% | 17.9% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 7.7% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 15% | 10.5% | -4.5% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
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 | 42.7% | 44% | 1.3% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 32.9% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 17.3% | 0.9% | 12.7% | 4.6% |
| Bad health | 6.9% | 4.3% | -2.6% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 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 | 17.5% | 12.2% | -5.3% | 18.2% | -6.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 9.3% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 15% | -4.1% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 14.6% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.7% | 38.6% | 6.9% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.7% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 93.8% | 85.3% | -8.5% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Other | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 87.2% 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 | 88% | 87.2% | -0.8% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 87.8% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.3% | 0% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.6% | 76.7% | 7.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.3% | 37.2% | -6.9% |
| Christian | 49.8% | 46.2% | 3.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 5.8% | 6.5% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.7% | 6.0% | 2.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Banbury Close was 61.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.8% lower than the Chiseldon and Lawn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Banbury Close has the 39th highest crime rate of 109 local areas in Chiseldon and Lawn and the 304th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Banbury Close, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-03-28 | £352,145 |
| 11 Banbury Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2020-12-14 | £251,196 |
| 12 Banbury Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2019-11-27 | £358,209 |
| 5 Banbury Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2018-09-06 | £275,424 |
| 13 Banbury Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-09-30 | £330,688 |
SN3 1LQ 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 1LQ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 0 |
| Education | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn Infant School Cleeve Lawn , SN3 1JT | - not rated | 359 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Primary and Nursery School Cleeve Lawn , SN3 1LE | 3out of 4 | 361 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Croft Primary School Marlborough Lane , SN3 1RA | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goddard Park Community Primary School Welcombe Avenue , Park North SN3 2QN | - not rated | 1,043 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Rood Catholic Junior School Upham Road , SN3 1DH | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Churchfields Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | - not rated | 846 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 3out of 4 | 846 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields School Salcombe Grove , SN3 1HQ | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 1,867 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | - not rated | 1,867 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,242 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY | - not rated | 3,071 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 | 4,398 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 | 1,236 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wizard Education 28 Eastcott Hill , SN1 3JG | - not rated | 1,822 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX | 2out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX | - not rated | 2,463 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Centre 9 PATFORD STREET , CALNE SN11 0EF | - not rated | 2,674 yd | Other independent 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 | 720 yd | |
| Pizza&Co Swindon Ltd | 10, 10 - 10B Newport Street | 908 yd | |
| Subway | 2 Hoopers Place, Old Town | 1,028 yd | |
| Food Crew Limited | Wheatsheaf Hotel, 32 Newport Street | 1,033 yd | |
| Mabel's Old Town | 23A Devizes Road, Old Town | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Steam Railway | 14 Newport Street, Old Town | 913 yd | |
| High Street Club Ltd | 8A High Street, Old Town | 958 yd | |
| Tree Nightclub | Unit 2, 2 Hoopers Place | 1,016 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf Ale House | Wheatsheaf Hotel, 32 Newport Street | 1,033 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 26 Devizes Road, Old Town | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Kebab House | 17-21 High Street, Old Town | 915 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 17 - 21 High Street, Old Town | 915 yd | |
| Bert's Books | 54 Godwin Court, Old Town | 1,035 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore | 30 High Street, Old Town | 901 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lawn Community Centre Windsor Road | 106 yd | |
| Lawns Primary School CLEEVE LAWN | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Marriott Leisure Club (Swindon) PIPERS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 822 yd |
| Lawn Manor Academy SALCOMBE GROVE | grass pitches | 823 yd |
| Wakefield House Sports Ground (Closed) Wakefield House Wakefield House Pipers Way | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| Polish Community Centre WALTON CLOSE | 854 yd | |
| Croft Sports Centre MARLBOROUGH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 904 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Swindon Old Town) NEWPORT STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,016 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.