Carlisle Avenue is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN3 1QA is located in the Old Town electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Carlisle Avenue, Swindon, SN3 1QA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN3 1QB, SN3 1PZ, SN3 1QD, SN3 1PX, SN3 1PY, SN3 1QF, SN3 1PH, SN3 1QT, SN3 1PJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN3 1QA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 53.8% | 52.5% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 46.2% | 47.5% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 1QA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.7% 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 | 23.8% | 21.3% | -2.5% | 37.9% | -16.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.8% | 59.7% | -5.1% | 44.2% | 15.5% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 3.8% | 7% | 3.2% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 7% | 11.3% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 55.9% | 53.4% | -2.5% | 48.4% | 5.0% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 34.3% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 10.1% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 45.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.7% | 11.5% | -1.2% | 18.2% | -6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 10.9% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 14.5% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 3.9% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 11.5% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.8% | 45.7% | 7.9% | 33.8% | 11.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 2% | -2.4% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.7% | 96.6% | -3.1% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 93% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.7% | 93% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 9.8% |
| European Union | 1% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 93.3% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 10.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.9% | 5.9% | 9.8% | -3.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.7% | 76.7% | 14.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 55.9% | 46.2% | 9.7% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Carlisle Avenue was 8.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.1% lower than the Chiseldon and Lawn average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Carlisle Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 109 local areas in Chiseldon and Lawn and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Carlisle Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2024-06-18 | £398,357 |
| 14 Carlisle Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £423,750 | 2024-03-28 | £437,758 |
| 24 Carlisle Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-09-13 | £639,972 |
| 18 Carlisle Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2020-08-27 | £518,072 |
| 14 Carlisle Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2017-07-17 | £492,327 |
SN3 1QA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 1QA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 110 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 23 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Croft Primary School Marlborough Lane , SN3 1RA | - not rated | 556 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Infant School Cleeve Lawn , SN3 1JT | - not rated | 613 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Primary and Nursery School Cleeve Lawn , SN3 1LE | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lethbridge Junior School Lethbridge Road , SN1 4BY | - not rated | 773 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lethbridge Infants' School Lethbridge Road , SN1 4BY | - not rated | 773 yd | Community 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 | 961 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 3out of 4 | 961 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields School Salcombe Grove , SN3 1HQ | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 1,372 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | - not rated | 1,372 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 | 1,453 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY | - not rated | 2,771 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 | 4,185 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 | 790 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wizard Education 28 Eastcott Hill , SN1 3JG | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Centre 9 PATFORD STREET , CALNE SN11 0EF | - not rated | 2,696 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX | 2out of 4 | 2,939 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX | - not rated | 2,958 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 350 yd | |
| Pizza&Co Swindon Ltd | 10, 10 - 10B Newport Street | 446 yd | |
| Food Crew Limited | Wheatsheaf Hotel, 32 Newport Street | 546 yd | |
| The Royal Oak / The Choptank | The Royal Oak, 24 Devizes Road | 561 yd | |
| Mabel's Old Town | 23A Devizes Road, Old Town | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Steam Railway | 14 Newport Street, Old Town | 450 yd | |
| High Street Club Ltd | 8A High Street, Old Town | 544 yd | |
| Wheatsheaf Ale House | Wheatsheaf Hotel, 32 Newport Street | 546 yd | |
| The Plough Inn | 26 Devizes Road, Old Town | 558 yd | |
| Tree Nightclub | Unit 2, 2 Hoopers Place | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Kebab House | 17-21 High Street, Old Town | 512 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 17 - 21 High Street, Old Town | 512 yd | |
| Bert's Books | 54 Godwin Court, Old Town | 601 yd | |
| Welcome Express | 56 Devizes Road, Old Town | 718 yd | |
| Marmaris | 57 Devizes Road, Old Town | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative Foodstore | 30 High Street, Old Town | 496 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marriott Leisure Club (Swindon) PIPERS WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool, tennis courts | 444 yd |
| Croft Sports Centre MARLBOROUGH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, squash courts | 468 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Swindon Old Town) NEWPORT STREET | health and fitness suite | 559 yd |
| Lawn Community Centre Windsor Road | 596 yd | |
| Westlecot Bowls Club BOWLING GREEN LANE | indoor bowls | 798 yd |
| Lawns Primary School CLEEVE LAWN | grass pitches | 799 yd |
| Wakefield House Sports Ground (Closed) Wakefield House Wakefield House Pipers Way | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Town Gardens Quarry Road | tennis courts | 918 yd |
| Lawn Manor Academy SALCOMBE GROVE | grass pitches | 1,007 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.