Dacre Road is in Swindon and in Swindon district. SN3 3DN 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 Dacre Road, Swindon, SN3 3DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN3 3DJ, SN3 3HJ, SN3 3DL, SN3 3HF, SN3 3HE, SN3 3DW, SN3 3DQ, SN3 3BZ, SN3 3DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN3 3DN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 48.6% | 49.1% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 51.4% | 50.9% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SN3 3DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.2% | 43.8% | 3.6% | 37.9% | 5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 37.7% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -6.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 5.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 9.6% | -3.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 3.6% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 44.2% | 43.6% | -0.6% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 35% | 40.2% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 11.5% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 12.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.5% | 25.5% | -16.0% | 18.2% | 7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.1% | 26.2% | 6.1% | 9.6% | 16.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 17.7% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 10.3% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -6.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 5.6% | 12.8% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -21.0% |
| Other | 5.6% | 4.3% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 4.4% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 3.1% | 8.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 3.9% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 87.4% | 68.2% | -19.2% | 81.4% | -13.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 76.5% 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 | 85.5% | 76.5% | -9.0% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 4.7% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 0.5% | -1.7% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6% | 17.5% | 11.5% | 5.6% | 11.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.9% | 76.5% | -8.4% | 83.2% | -6.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 14.6% | 13.3% | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 6.8% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 0.5% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1.6% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 76.7% | -17.1% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 7% | 0.5% | 6.5% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| No passport held | 25.4% | 13.5% | 11.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.8% | 37.2% | 10.6% |
| Christian | 34.1% | 46.2% | -12.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 8.9% | 6.5% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dacre Road was 112.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.6% higher than the Walcot and Park North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Dacre Road has the 7th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Walcot and Park North and the 157th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dacre Road, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2022-09-05 | £107,706 |
| 7 Dacre Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2016-05-27 | £202,917 |
| 21 Dacre Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £142,995 | 2015-11-20 | £204,249 |
| 1 Dacre Road, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2015-04-09 | £113,888 |
| 1 Dacre Road, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2013-06-07 | £122,727 |
SN3 3DN 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 | 107 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountford Manor Junior School Bothwell Road , Walcot SN3 3EZ | - not rated | 246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountford Manor Infants' School Bothwell Road , Walcot SN3 3EZ | - not rated | 246 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountford Manor Primary School Bothwell Road , Walcot SN3 3EZ | 3out of 4 | 246 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountford Manor Primary School Bothwell Road , Walcot SN3 3EZ | - not rated | 246 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goddard Park Community Primary School Welcombe Avenue , Park North SN3 2QN | 3out of 4 | 798 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 | 218 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | - not rated | 689 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 689 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields School Salcombe Grove , SN3 1HQ | - not rated | 921 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | - not rated | 1,149 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 | 686 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY | - not rated | 2,548 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 | 3,270 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 | 1,017 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 1,086 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | - not rated | 1,086 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Educational Trust Stratton Road , SN1 2PN | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory College Swindon Fairview House , 43 Bath Road SN1 4AS | - not rated | 2,191 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Roger Adventure Ltd | Area G, Greenbridge Road | 494 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2, Sussex Place | 739 yd | |
| Fiesta De Cuba | Unit 20, Greenbridge Retail Park | 893 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Unit 17, Greenbridge Retail Park | 893 yd | |
| Frankie & Benny's- Swindon, Bone Jam-Swindon, Bird Box-Swindon, Puddo -Swindon, Stacks-Swindon, Bao N | Unit 19, Greenbridge Retail Park | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesters | Units 3 To 9, Oppenheimer Centre | 297 yd | |
| Swindon Rugby Football Club | Greenbridge Road, Stratton St Margaret | 693 yd | |
| Swindon Bowls Club | Swindon Bowling Club, Marsh Farm Lane | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Kebabs And Fish And Chips | 71 Marlowe Avenue, Swindon | 206 yd | |
| Blue Sky Chinese Takeaway | 4 Sherborne Place, Stratton St Margaret | 964 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Better Bargains | Ergo Business Park, Kelvin Road | 549 yd | |
| The Cooperative Foodstore | Unit 1, Sussex Place | 739 yd | |
| Wilko | Unit 10, Greenbridge Retail Park | 944 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Youth First Centre For Health OAKFIELD CAMPUS OAKFIELD CAMPUS MARLOWE AVENUE | 231 yd | |
| The Oakfield Project (Closed) Marlowe Avenue | 250 yd | |
| Shrewsbury Road Shrewsbury Road | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| Swindon Rugby Football Club GREENBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| New College Swindon NEW COLLEGE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite | 697 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic College OCOTAL WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 728 yd |
| Phoenix Gymnasium PHOENIX GYM PHOENIX GYM GREENBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 732 yd |
| Goddard Park Academy Welcombe Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 805 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School HOLY FAMILY INFANT SCHOOL HOLY FAMILY INFANT SCHOOL MARLOWE AVENUE | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Comprehensive School (Lower) (Closed) Queens Drive | grass pitches | 915 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 | 120.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.