Shaftesbury Avenue is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN3 2BD is located in the Liden, Eldene and Park South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shaftesbury Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2BD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN3 2AY, SN3 2AU, SN3 2AX, SN3 2AT, SN3 2AZ, SN3 2BB, SN3 2AS, SN3 2AP, SN3 2ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN3 2BD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 51.7% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 52.7% | 48.3% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.1% | 36.4% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 43% | -9.6% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 7.9% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 12.4% | 3.2% | 6.1% | 6.3% |
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 | 43.7% | 33.8% | -9.9% | 48.4% | -14.6% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 42.4% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 8.8% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 18.9% | 3.1% | 12.7% | 6.2% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 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.
In the area around SN3 2BD this area, 32.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 22.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.7% | 32.6% | -2.1% | 18.2% | 14.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 15.7% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 6.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 11.6% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 13.6% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.6% | 22.3% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -11.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 0.4% | -4.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 4.3% | 4.0% | 3.1% | 1.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.9% | 5.9% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.1% | 83.8% | -5.3% | 81.4% | 2.4% |
| Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 78.2% 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 | 88.1% | 78.2% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 7.9% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 10.6% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 78.2% | -8.3% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 14.5% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.6% | 3% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 0.3% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 76.7% | -15.2% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 5% | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 23.6% | 13.5% | 10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.7% | 37.2% | 2.5% |
| Christian | 47% | 46.2% | 0.8% |
| Buddhist | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Muslim | 2.6% | 6.5% | -3.9% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shaftesbury Avenue was 39.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.1% lower than the Liden, Eldene and Park South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shaftesbury Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Liden, Eldene and Park South and the 293rd lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 76% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 242 Shaftesbury Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2026-01-23 | £237,146 |
| 214 Shaftesbury Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2023-07-07 | £259,119 |
| 220 Shaftesbury Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2022-12-22 | £255,513 |
| 218 Shaftesbury Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-05-04 | £211,627 |
| 242 Shaftesbury Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-03-19 | £193,535 |
SN3 2BD 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 | 81 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park South Nursery and Infant School Priory Road , SN3 2HA | - not rated | 500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park South Junior School Priory Road , SN3 2HA | - not rated | 500 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaktree Nursery and Primary School Priory Road , Park South SN3 2HA | 3out of 4 | 500 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OakTree Nursery and Primary School Priory Road , Park South SN3 2HA | - not rated | 500 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goddard Park Community Primary School Welcombe Avenue , Park North SN3 2QN | - not rated | 565 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 | 1,504 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 3out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorcan Technology College St Paul's Drive , Covingham SN3 5DA | - not rated | 1,727 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dorcan Academy St Paul's Drive , Covingham SN3 5DA | 3out of 4 | 1,727 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 | 1,456 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY | - not rated | 4,009 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 | 5,053 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX | 2out of 4 | 1,065 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX | - not rated | 1,083 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | - not rated | 1,991 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory College Swindon Fairview House , 43 Bath Road SN1 4AS | - not rated | 2,567 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Jefferies Museum | Marlborough Road, Swindon | 1,040 yd | |
| Coate Water Cafe | Coate Water Country Park, Marlborough Road | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spotted Cow | Coate Lane, Coate | 1,040 yd | |
| The Sun Inn | Marlborough Road, Swindon | 1,040 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Kebab | Unit 10, Units 1 To 11 Cavendish Square | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative | Unit 1, Cavendish Square | 725 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| You Fit (Swindon) | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 459 yd |
| Eldene Primary School COLINGSMEAD | grass pitches | 898 yd |
| Liden Primary And Nursery School LIDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL LIDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL LIDEN DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| Liden Community Centre LIDEN CENTRE | 1,047 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 | 89.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 148.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.