Verwood Close is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN3 2LE is located in the Walcot and Park North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Verwood Close, Swindon, SN3 2LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN3 2NE, SN3 2LR, SN3 2NL, SN3 2LF, SN3 2PB, SN3 2BW, SN3 2ND, SN3 2LQ, SN3 2NB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN3 2LE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.4% 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 | 51.4% | 54.4% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 3.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 45.6% | -3.0% | 49.0% | -3.4% |
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 | 39.6% | 35.2% | -4.4% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 42% | 9.9% | 44.2% | -2.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 7.8% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 11.2% | -1.5% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 38.1% | 39% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 36.2% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 11.8% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 11.8% | 6.6% | 4.0% | 7.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 15.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.2% | 28% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.7% | 16.8% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 7.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.5% | 16% | 0.5% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.8% | 12.3% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 8.9% | 15.4% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -18.4% |
| Other | 11.1% | 5.2% | -5.9% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 12.8% | 9.1% | 3.1% | 9.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 10.8% | 14.8% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 13.2% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 79.4% | 58.2% | -21.2% | 81.4% | -23.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 1.6% | 5.7% |
In this area, 61.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 61.8% | -16.9% | 83.2% | -21.4% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.8% | 28.1% | 14.3% | 5.6% | 22.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.4% | 62.1% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 18.5% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.4% | 10.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 5.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.6% | 76.7% | -29.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 7.3% | 0.5% | 6.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 12.4% | 1.2% | 11.2% |
| No passport held | 24.9% | 13.5% | 11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.5% | 37.2% | -3.7% |
| Christian | 44.3% | 46.2% | -1.9% |
| Buddhist | 5.6% | 0.5% | 5.1% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Verwood Close was 224.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 193.0% higher than the Liden, Eldene and Park South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Verwood Close has the highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Liden, Eldene and Park South and the 57th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 154.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Verwood Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-11-08 | £230,457 |
| 14 Verwood Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2024-09-09 | £232,764 |
| 50 Verwood Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-11-30 | £200,597 |
| 22 Verwood Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2020-11-25 | £195,254 |
| 54 Verwood Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2020-10-07 | £221,149 |
SN3 2LE 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 | 131 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OakTree Nursery and Primary School Priory Road , Park South SN3 2HA | 3out of 4 | 411 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goddard Park Community Primary School Welcombe Avenue , Park North SN3 2QN | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Marlowe Avenue , SN3 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,005 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountford Manor Primary School Bothwell Road , Walcot SN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 1,074 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldene Nursery and Primary School Colingsmead , Eldene SN3 3TQ | 2out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 883 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,481 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dorcan Academy St Paul's Drive , Covingham SN3 5DA | 2out of 4 | 1,683 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 2,871 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 3,315 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 580 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 | 4,149 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 1,439 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX | 2out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 2,089 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,454 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | 3out of 4 | 3,520 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 203 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative | Unit 1, Cavendish Square | 151 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goddard Park Academy Welcombe Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Polish Community Centre WALTON CLOSE | 605 yd | |
| New College Swindon NEW COLLEGE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| Shrewsbury Road Shrewsbury Road | grass pitches | 773 yd |
| Lawn Manor Academy SALCOMBE GROVE | grass pitches | 861 yd |
| Eldene Primary School COLINGSMEAD | grass pitches | 958 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School HOLY FAMILY INFANT SCHOOL HOLY FAMILY INFANT SCHOOL MARLOWE AVENUE | grass pitches | 987 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 | 146 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.