Blakeney Avenue is in Swindon and in Swindon district. SN3 3NW is located in the Covingham and Dorcan electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Blakeney Avenue, Swindon, SN3 3NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN3 3NP, SN3 3NR, SN3 3NA, SN3 3NF, SN3 3ND, SN3 3RP, SN3 3NE, SN3 3NS, SN3 3NQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN3 3NW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 50.6% | 54.1% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 49.4% | 45.9% | -3.5% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 18.3% | 20.2% | 1.9% | 37.9% | -17.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.6% | 48.4% | -13.2% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 15% | 5.6% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 8% | 15% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
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 | 41.1% | 36.7% | -4.4% | 48.4% | -11.7% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 37.1% | -0.4% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 19% | 20% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 7.3% |
| Bad health | 2% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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.
In the area around SN3 3NW this area, 28.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.7% | 28.6% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 10.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 12.7% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 9.9% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 9.4% | 10.3% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 16.4% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.7% | 19.7% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 4.5% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.7% | 86.1% | -5.6% | 81.4% | 4.7% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 90.5% | 86.5% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 4% | 1.6% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.8% | 7.3% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 87.2% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 4.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 9.9% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 2.5% | -4.6% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77% | 76.7% | 0.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.8% | 37.2% | -2.4% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 4.1% | 6.0% | -1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blakeney Avenue was 37.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.4% lower than the Covingham and Dorcan average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blakeney Avenue has the 25th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Covingham and Dorcan and the 271st lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Blakeney Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-10-15 | £315,536 |
| 14 Blakeney Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £303,000 | 2023-10-13 | £310,257 |
| 10 Blakeney Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2022-09-30 | £297,937 |
| 6 Blakeney Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2022-09-01 | £286,751 |
| 12 Blakeney Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2020-08-21 | £284,313 |
SN3 3NW 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 3NW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 91 |
| Full-Time Employee | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nythe Primary School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RR | - not rated | 408 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Marlowe Avenue , SN3 2PT | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrook Infant Academy Towcester Road , Coleview SN3 4AS | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrook Junior School Towcester Road , Stratton St Margaret SN3 4AS | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goddard Park Community Primary School Welcombe Avenue , Park North SN3 2QN | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dorcan Academy St Paul's Drive , Covingham SN3 5DA | 2out of 4 | 1,367 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 1,821 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Hyde Rd , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH | 2out of 4 | 3,317 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 3,650 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 | 1,318 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 | 3,618 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 | 390 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 1,170 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX | 2out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,679 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | 3out of 4 | 3,386 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Roger Adventure Ltd | Area G, Greenbridge Road | 666 yd | |
| Colebrook Junior School | Towcester Road, Stratton St Margaret | 736 yd | |
| Stratton Tandoori | 1 Coleview Parade, Nythe | 874 yd | |
| Sodexo (c/o Patheon UK Ltd) | Patheon Building, Kingfisher Drive | 1,007 yd | |
| McDonalds | Unit 12, Greenbridge Retail Park | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon Rugby Football Club | Greenbridge Road, Stratton St Margaret | 395 yd | |
| The Messenger | Covingham Square, Covingham | 505 yd | |
| Jesters | Units 3 To 9, Oppenheimer Centre | 639 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Sky Chinese Takeaway | 4 Sherborne Place, Stratton St Margaret | 280 yd | |
| Peking City Chinese Takeaway | 5 Covingham Square, Covingham | 505 yd | |
| Andy's Kebabs And Fish And Chips | 71 Marlowe Avenue, Swindon | 754 yd | |
| Lee Tim Fish Bar | 41 Nythe Road, Stratton St Margaret | 854 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | 7-8 Covingham Square, Covingham | 494 yd | |
| Better Bargains | Ergo Business Park, Kelvin Road | 533 yd | |
| Wilko | Unit 10, Greenbridge Retail Park | 1,024 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School HOLY FAMILY INFANT SCHOOL HOLY FAMILY INFANT SCHOOL MARLOWE AVENUE | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Phoenix Gymnasium PHOENIX GYM PHOENIX GYM GREENBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| Swindon Rugby Football Club GREENBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 398 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Comprehensive School (Closed) Nythe Road | grass pitches | 572 yd |
| The Oakfield Project (Closed) Marlowe Avenue | 572 yd | |
| Youth First Centre For Health OAKFIELD CAMPUS OAKFIELD CAMPUS MARLOWE AVENUE | 614 yd | |
| Colebrook Junior School TOWCESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 787 yd |
| Covingham Park Primary School THE HARRIERS | grass pitches | 788 yd |
| Goddard Park Academy Welcombe Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 857 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 | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.