Blakeney Avenue, Swindon, SN3 3NW

People

Gender

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%

Partnership Status

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%

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.

	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%

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.

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%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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%

Country of Birth

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%

Length of Residence

	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%

Passport Held

	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%

Religion

	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%

Safety

Is Blakeney Avenue Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blakeney Avenue was 37.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.2% 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 57 local areas in Covingham and Dorcan and the 273rd lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.7%.

🔎 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 3NW, 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 Blakeney Avenue are based on 57 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 Blakeney Avenue, Swindon, SN3 3NW

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN3 3NW

Average Price
£299,711

Semi-Detached
£297,590

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£314,563

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Blakeney Avenue

Average Price
£304,665

Semi-Detached
£306,349

Terraced
£272,374

Detached
£330,974

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Blakeney AvenueStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Blakeney Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£310,000	2024-10-15	£307,540
14 Blakeney Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£303,000	2023-10-13	£302,395
10 Blakeney Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£293,000	2022-09-30	£290,387
6 Blakeney Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£282,000	2022-09-01	£279,485
12 Blakeney Avenue, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2020-08-21	£277,108

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN3 3NW

Employment

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%.

Economic Activity

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

Employment Industry

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

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Nythe Primary School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RR	- not rated	301 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Nythe Primary School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RR	- not rated	301 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Family Catholic Junior School, Swindon Marlowe Avenue , SN3 2PT	- not rated	528 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Family Roman Catholic Infant School Marlowe Avenue , Park North SN3 2PT	- not rated	528 yd	Voluntary aided school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Marlowe Avenue , SN3 2PT	- not rated	528 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	604 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Dorcan Technology College St Paul's Drive , Covingham SN3 5DA	- not rated	1,245 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Dorcan Academy St Paul's Drive , Covingham SN3 5DA	3out of 4	1,245 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR	- not rated	1,441 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR	3out of 4	1,441 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	1,352 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY	- not rated	3,265 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	3,739 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	277 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD	- not rated	277 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Uplands Educational Trust Stratton Road , SN1 2PN	- not rated	1,288 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Education Centre 9 PATFORD STREET , CALNE SN11 0EF	- not rated	1,456 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX	2out of 4	2,477 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	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

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	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

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	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

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	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

Sport

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

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	47.4 Mbit/s
Average download speed	134.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

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.

Overview of SN3 3NW