Chalford Avenue, Swindon, SN3 3NA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN3 3NA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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	56.3%	52.1%	-4.2%	51.0%	1.1%
Male	43.8%	47.9%	4.1%	49.0%	-1.1%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of SN3 3NA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	22.6%	25.9%	3.3%	37.9%	-12.0%
Married: Opposite sex	53.6%	55.2%	1.6%	44.2%	11.0%
Separated	2.6%	0.8%	-1.8%	2.2%	-1.4%
Divorced	8.5%	7.9%	-0.6%	9.1%	-1.2%
Widowed	12.8%	10%	-2.8%	6.1%	3.9%

Health

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	36.8%	46.1%	9.3%	48.4%	-2.3%
Good health	42.3%	40.1%	-2.2%	33.6%	6.5%
Fair health	15.1%	11.3%	-3.8%	12.7%	-1.4%
Bad health	4.4%	1.4%	-3.0%	4.0%	-2.6%
Very bad health	1.5%	1.1%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.1%

Education and Qualifications

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 18.1%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	26.8%	19.7%	-7.1%	18.2%	1.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	20%	13.4%	-6.6%	9.6%	3.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.2%	14.7%	-1.5%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	8.1%	8.8%	0.7%	5.3%	3.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.1%	21%	9.9%	16.9%	4.1%
Degree or Similar	11.9%	18.1%	6.2%	33.8%	-15.7%
Other	6%	4.2%	-1.8%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0%	2.8%	2.8%	3.1%	-0.3%
Pakistani	0.7%	2.8%	2.1%	2.7%	0.1%
Other Asian	0.7%	1.1%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.5%
Black African	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	1.5%	0%	-1.5%	1.0%	-1.0%
Other Black	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	0.8%	1.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	93.4%	91.1%	-2.3%	81.4%	9.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 88.3% 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	93%	88.3%	-4.7%	83.2%	5.1%
European Union	1.1%	5.7%	4.6%	6.1%	-0.4%
Africa	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	3.3%	5%	1.7%	5.6%	-0.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.2%	88.6%	-2.6%	83.2%	5.4%
10+ Years	0.4%	5.7%	5.3%	9.8%	-4.1%
5-10 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	2.2%	-0.1%
Less than 2 years	7.7%	3.2%	-4.5%	1.9%	1.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.4%	76.7%	1.7%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	1.8%	0.5%	1.3%
Lithuania	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Romania	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
Southern Asia	1.8%	1.2%	0.6%
No passport held	14.2%	13.5%	0.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	43.3%	37.2%	6.1%
Christian	48.6%	46.2%	2.4%
Muslim	2.8%	6.5%	-3.7%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Not answered	5%	6.0%	-1.0%

Safety

Is Chalford Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Chalford Avenue was 20.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.0% lower than the Covingham and Dorcan average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Chalford Avenue has the 16th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Covingham and Dorcan and the 123rd lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£49,800

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SN3 3NA, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 8/10 (high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Chalford Avenue are based on 27 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Swindon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Chalford Avenue, Swindon, SN3 3NA

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN3 3NA

Average Price
£304,427

Semi-Detached
£286,656

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£345,891

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Chalford Avenue

Average Price
£314,771

Semi-Detached
£307,782

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£339,233

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Chalford AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Chalford Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2024-02-16	£297,741
7 Chalford Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2023-04-25	£158,416
7 Chalford Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2019-05-31	£295,203
13 Chalford Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2018-12-05	£322,364
15 Chalford Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2016-08-11	£296,531

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN3 3NA

Employment

SN3 3NA 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SN3 3NA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	88
Retired	77
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	0

Employment Industry

Manufacturing	28
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Human health and social work activities	12
Transport and storage	10
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	10
Construction	8
Education	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Other	5
Administrative and support service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Information and communication	2
Accommodation and food service activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nythe Primary School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RR	- not rated	394 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Nythe Primary School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RR	- not rated	394 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Family Catholic Junior School, Swindon Marlowe Avenue , SN3 2PT	- not rated	539 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Family Roman Catholic Infant School Marlowe Avenue , Park North SN3 2PT	- not rated	539 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Marlowe Avenue , SN3 2PT	- not rated	539 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakfield School Marlowe Avenue , Walcot SN3 3HW	- not rated	508 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dorcan Technology College St Paul's Drive , Covingham SN3 5DA	- not rated	1,309 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Dorcan Academy St Paul's Drive , Covingham SN3 5DA	3out of 4	1,309 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR	- not rated	1,349 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR	3out of 4	1,349 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New College Swindon New College Drive , SN3 1AH	- not rated	1,265 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY	- not rated	3,179 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Swindon Academy Beech Avenue , SN2 1JR	3out of 4	3,679 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD	3out of 4	368 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD	- not rated	368 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Uplands Educational Trust Stratton Road , SN1 2PN	- not rated	1,240 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Education Centre 9 PATFORD STREET , CALNE SN11 0EF	- not rated	1,388 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX	2out of 4	2,487 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Jolly Roger Adventure Ltd	Area G, Greenbridge Road	593 yd
Colebrook Junior School	Towcester Road, Stratton St Margaret	811 yd
Stratton Tandoori	1 Coleview Parade, Nythe	932 yd
McDonalds	Unit 12, Greenbridge Retail Park	981 yd
Costa Ltd	Unit 11B, Greenbridge Retail Park	981 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Swindon Rugby Football Club	Greenbridge Road, Stratton St Margaret	354 yd
Jesters	Units 3 To 9, Oppenheimer Centre	549 yd
The Messenger	Covingham Square, Covingham	600 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blue Sky Chinese Takeaway	4 Sherborne Place, Stratton St Margaret	328 yd
Peking City Chinese Takeaway	5 Covingham Square, Covingham	600 yd
Andy's Kebabs And Fish And Chips	71 Marlowe Avenue, Swindon	662 yd
Lee Tim Fish Bar	41 Nythe Road, Stratton St Margaret	915 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Better Bargains	Ergo Business Park, Kelvin Road	466 yd
Co-Operative Food	7-8 Covingham Square, Covingham	589 yd
Wilko	Unit 10, Greenbridge Retail Park	981 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Swindon Rugby Football Club GREENBRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches	357 yd
Phoenix Gymnasium PHOENIX GYM PHOENIX GYM GREENBRIDGE ROAD	health and fitness suite	361 yd
Holy Family Catholic Primary School HOLY FAMILY INFANT SCHOOL HOLY FAMILY INFANT SCHOOL MARLOWE AVENUE	grass pitches	369 yd
The Oakfield Project (Closed) Marlowe Avenue		476 yd
Youth First Centre For Health OAKFIELD CAMPUS OAKFIELD CAMPUS MARLOWE AVENUE		519 yd
St Josephs Catholic Comprehensive School (Closed) Nythe Road	grass pitches	637 yd
Goddard Park Academy Welcombe Avenue	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	808 yd
Colebrook Junior School TOWCESTER ROAD	grass pitches	869 yd
Covingham Park Primary School THE HARRIERS	grass pitches	881 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	89.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	168 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of SN3 3NA