Leighton Avenue is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN3 2JG 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 Leighton Avenue, Swindon, SN3 2JG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN3 2JF, SN3 2JA, SN3 2JE, SN3 2JQ, SN3 2JH, SN3 2JD, SN3 2BT, SN3 2HT, SN3 2HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN3 2JG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 48.9% | 52.6% | 3.7% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 51.1% | 47.4% | -3.7% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 32.6% | 41% | 8.4% | 37.9% | 3.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 47.6% | 8.7% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 1.8% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 16.3% | 6.6% | -9.7% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 3% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 36.5% | 37% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -11.4% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 42.6% | 6.5% | 33.6% | 9.0% |
| Fair health | 17.5% | 13.4% | -4.1% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 8.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 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.
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 18.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.6% | 25.5% | -16.1% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 19.4% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 9.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 17.6% | 3.1% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.7% | 18.8% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -15.0% |
| Other | 5% | 4.8% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 2.6% | 1.4% | -1.2% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 5.5% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 5.5% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3.9% |
| Black African | 1.5% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 89.1% | 77.4% | -11.7% | 81.4% | -4.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 79.7% 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 | 90.1% | 79.7% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -3.5% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 4.6% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 11.1% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 80.5% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 11.6% | 10.9% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| No passport held | 24.1% | 13.5% | 10.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.8% | 37.2% | 11.6% |
| Christian | 30.9% | 46.2% | -15.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Muslim | 5.1% | 6.5% | -1.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leighton Avenue was 104.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.4% higher than the Liden, Eldene and Park South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leighton Avenue has the 10th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Liden, Eldene and Park South and the 173rd highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 78.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Leighton Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2026-01-19 | £251,967 |
| 105 Leighton Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2022-07-22 | £255,094 |
| 115 Leighton Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £187,500 | 2021-08-11 | £212,429 |
| 85 Leighton Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2020-08-28 | £234,940 |
| 107 Leighton Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-09-13 | £275,899 |
SN3 2JG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goddard Park Community Primary School Welcombe Avenue , Park North SN3 2QN | - not rated | 455 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park South Nursery and Infant School Priory Road , SN3 2HA | - not rated | 628 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park South Junior School Priory Road , SN3 2HA | - not rated | 628 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oaktree Nursery and Primary School Priory Road , Park South SN3 2HA | 3out of 4 | 628 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| OakTree Nursery and Primary School Priory Road , Park South SN3 2HA | - not rated | 628 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 | 625 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields School Salcombe Grove , SN3 1HQ | - not rated | 646 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield School Marlowe Avenue , Walcot SN3 3HW | - not rated | 1,509 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | - not rated | 1,669 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 746 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY | - not rated | 3,091 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 | 4,253 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 | 1,620 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX | 2out of 4 | 2,034 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | - not rated | 2,037 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX | - not rated | 2,053 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Kebab | Unit 10, Units 1 To 11 Cavendish Square | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative | Unit 1, Cavendish Square | 522 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Polish Community Centre WALTON CLOSE | 327 yd | |
| Lawn Manor Academy SALCOMBE GROVE | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Lawn Community Centre Windsor Road | 615 yd | |
| New College Swindon NEW COLLEGE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| Shrewsbury Road Shrewsbury Road | grass pitches | 868 yd |
| Lawns Primary School CLEEVE LAWN | grass pitches | 882 yd |
| Lainesmead Primary School SOUTH VIEW AVENUE | grass pitches | 987 yd |
| Goddard Park Academy Welcombe Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 122.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.