Rawston Close is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN3 3PW 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 Rawston Close, Swindon, SN3 3PW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN3 3PJ, SN3 3PN, SN3 3PG, SN3 3PP, SN3 3PU, SN3 3PS, SN3 3PQ, SN3 3QB, SN3 3PT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN3 3PW has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 49.8% | 48% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 50.2% | 52% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 3PW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.8% 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 | 23.9% | 25% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62.6% | 56.8% | -5.8% | 44.2% | 12.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 8.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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 | 46.5% | 42.9% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -5.5% |
| Good health | 39% | 39.3% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 5.7% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 13.9% | 4.2% | 12.7% | 1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 3.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 15.5% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 14.5% | -6.8% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.9% | 18.6% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 8.2% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 13.2% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 23.6% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -10.2% |
| Other | 6.1% | 6.4% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 3.3% | 0.4% | -2.9% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 6% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.7% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 87% | 84.9% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 3.5% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 88.8% | 86.1% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 2.2% | 4.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 5.2% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 3.6% | -2.7% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.6% | 85.7% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.1% | 9.9% | 8.8% | 9.8% | 0.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 0.4% | -5.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.1% | 76.7% | 5.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 9.5% | 13.5% | -4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.1% | 37.2% | -5.1% |
| Christian | 59.9% | 46.2% | 13.7% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rawston Close was 14.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.4% lower than the Covingham and Dorcan average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rawston Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Covingham and Dorcan and the 80th lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Rawston Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-03-28 | £345,437 |
| 28 Rawston Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-05-19 | £354,324 |
| 18 Rawston Close, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £490,000 | 2022-02-11 | £532,378 |
| 36 Rawston Close, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-06-29 | £502,500 |
| 8 Rawston Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2020-03-27 | £401,671 |
SN3 3PW area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 3PW area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 85 |
| Full-Time Employee | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Marlowe Avenue , SN3 2PT | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nythe Primary School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RR | - not rated | 359 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Covingham Park Primary School The Harriers , Covingham Park SN3 5BD | 3out of 4 | 545 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goddard Park Community Primary School Welcombe Avenue , Park North SN3 2QN | 3out of 4 | 769 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrook Infant Academy Towcester Road , Coleview SN3 4AS | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dorcan Academy St Paul's Drive , Covingham SN3 5DA | 2out of 4 | 723 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 1,879 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Hyde Rd , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH | 2out of 4 | 3,848 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 4,050 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 | 1,542 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 | 4,265 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 | 339 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 1,816 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX | 2out of 4 | 2,032 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,324 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | 3out of 4 | 3,990 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodexo (c/o Patheon UK Ltd) | Patheon Building, Kingfisher Drive | 416 yd | |
| Colebrook Junior School | Towcester Road, Stratton St Margaret | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Messenger | Covingham Square, Covingham | 628 yd | |
| Swindon Rugby Football Club | Greenbridge Road, Stratton St Margaret | 1,043 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Sky Chinese Takeaway | 4 Sherborne Place, Stratton St Margaret | 383 yd | |
| Peking City Chinese Takeaway | 5 Covingham Square, Covingham | 628 yd | |
| Eldene Chinese Takeaway Ltd | Unit 2, Dorcan Way Centre | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | 7-8 Covingham Square, Covingham | 624 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 1, Dorcan Way Centre | 802 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Covingham Park Primary School THE HARRIERS | grass pitches | 494 yd |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School HOLY FAMILY INFANT SCHOOL HOLY FAMILY INFANT SCHOOL MARLOWE AVENUE | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Dorcan Academy ST. PAULS DRIVE | grass pitches | 601 yd |
| Dorcan Recreation Complex ST. PAULS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 727 yd |
| Goddard Park Academy Welcombe Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Fit4Less (Swindon) (Closed) Eldene Drive | health and fitness suite | 898 yd |
| Eldene Primary School COLINGSMEAD | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Comprehensive School (Closed) Nythe Road | grass pitches | 973 yd |
| Colebrook Junior School TOWCESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 996 yd |
| Phoenix Gymnasium PHOENIX GYM PHOENIX GYM GREENBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,038 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.