Frobisher Drive is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN3 3BY 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 Frobisher Drive, Swindon, SN3 3BY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN3 3DR, SN3 3BZ, SN3 3DP, SN3 3BX, SN3 3DT, SN3 3DS, SN3 3DW, SN3 3DN, SN3 3BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN3 3BY has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 49.9% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.1% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 | 39.7% | 41.3% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.8% | 41.7% | 2.9% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 10.6% | 0.8% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 3.9% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 35.5% | 35.7% | 0.2% | 48.4% | -12.7% |
| Good health | 39.8% | 41.5% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 7.9% |
| Fair health | 19% | 15.2% | -3.8% | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.8% | 25.9% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 7.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 19.9% | 4.3% | 9.6% | 10.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 14.3% | -4.9% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.4% | 2.8% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 12.4% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -4.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.2% | 17.1% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -16.7% |
| Other | 5.8% | 4% | -1.8% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 15.5% | 11.9% | 3.1% | 12.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 85.7% | 64.9% | -20.8% | 81.4% | -16.5% |
| Other | 0.4% | 7% | 6.6% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, 67.3% 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 | 85.7% | 67.3% | -18.4% | 83.2% | -15.9% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.8% | 20.2% | 13.4% | 5.6% | 14.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.9% | 67.1% | -16.8% | 83.2% | -16.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 18.4% | 17.7% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 7.9% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 1.7% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 51% | 76.7% | -25.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 8.5% | 0.5% | 8.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 7.9% | 1.2% | 6.7% |
| No passport held | 25.1% | 13.5% | 11.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 8.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.7% | 6.0% | 0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Frobisher Drive was 163.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.1% higher than the Walcot and Park North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Frobisher Drive has the 7th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Walcot and Park North and the 97th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -79.7%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 131 Frobisher Drive, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2019-09-27 | £232,006 |
| 135 Frobisher Drive, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2017-06-09 | £234,664 |
| 125 Frobisher Drive, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £99,500 | 2012-08-10 | £178,741 |
| 123 Frobisher Drive, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £92,000 | 2010-04-09 | £164,675 |
| 125 Frobisher Drive, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2007-06-15 | £179,199 |
| Full-Time Employee | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountford Manor Junior School Bothwell Road , Walcot SN3 3EZ | - not rated | 188 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountford Manor Infants' School Bothwell Road , Walcot SN3 3EZ | - not rated | 188 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountford Manor Primary School Bothwell Road , Walcot SN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 188 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountford Manor Primary School Bothwell Road , Walcot SN3 3EZ | - not rated | 188 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goddard Park Community Primary School Welcombe Avenue , Park North SN3 2QN | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakfield School Marlowe Avenue , Walcot SN3 3HW | - not rated | 347 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | - not rated | 652 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields School Salcombe Grove , SN3 1HQ | - not rated | 781 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | - not rated | 1,006 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 | 552 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY | - not rated | 2,497 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 | 3,287 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Education Centre 9 PATFORD STREET , CALNE SN11 0EF | - not rated | 1,074 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Educational Trust Stratton Road , SN1 2PN | - not rated | 1,194 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 1,199 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | - not rated | 1,199 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory College Swindon Fairview House , 43 Bath Road SN1 4AS | - not rated | 2,054 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Unit 2, Sussex Place | 609 yd | |
| Jolly Roger Adventure Ltd | Area G, Greenbridge Road | 630 yd | |
| Fiesta De Cuba | Unit 20, Greenbridge Retail Park | 998 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Unit 17, Greenbridge Retail Park | 998 yd | |
| Frankie & Benny's- Swindon, Bone Jam-Swindon, Bird Box-Swindon, Puddo -Swindon, Stacks-Swindon, Bao N | Unit 19, Greenbridge Retail Park | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesters | Units 3 To 9, Oppenheimer Centre | 438 yd | |
| Swindon Rugby Football Club | Greenbridge Road, Stratton St Margaret | 835 yd | |
| Swindon Bowls Club | Swindon Bowling Club, Marsh Farm Lane | 1,013 yd | |
| Queenstown Social Club | Queenstown Club, Dudmore Road | 1,087 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Kebabs And Fish And Chips | 71 Marlowe Avenue, Swindon | 337 yd | |
| Blue Sky Chinese Takeaway | 4 Sherborne Place, Stratton St Margaret | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cooperative Foodstore | Unit 1, Sussex Place | 609 yd | |
| Better Bargains | Ergo Business Park, Kelvin Road | 691 yd | |
| Wilko | Unit 10, Greenbridge Retail Park | 1,062 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Youth First Centre For Health OAKFIELD CAMPUS OAKFIELD CAMPUS MARLOWE AVENUE | 372 yd | |
| The Oakfield Project (Closed) Marlowe Avenue | 376 yd | |
| Shrewsbury Road Shrewsbury Road | grass pitches | 435 yd |
| New College Swindon NEW COLLEGE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 564 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic College OCOTAL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Goddard Park Academy Welcombe Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 799 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Comprehensive School (Lower) (Closed) Queens Drive | grass pitches | 833 yd |
| Holy Cross Catholic Primary School QUEENS DRIVE | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| Swindon Rugby Football Club GREENBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 838 yd |
| Lainesmead Primary School SOUTH VIEW AVENUE | grass pitches | 844 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 | 159 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 23.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.