Kimmeridge Close is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN3 3PZ 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 Kimmeridge Close, Swindon, SN3 3PZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN3 3PH, SN3 3PQ, SN3 3PF, SN3 3QB, SN3 2PQ, SN3 2PJ, SN3 3PG, SN3 2PU, SN3 3NY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN3 3PZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.5% 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 | 49.3% | 52.5% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 1.5% |
| Male | 50.7% | 47.5% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -1.5% |
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 3PZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 42% | 44.4% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.4% | 39.4% | 2.0% | 44.2% | -4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 11% | 8.3% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.9% |
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 | 42% | 39.3% | -2.7% | 48.4% | -9.1% |
| Good health | 43.1% | 39.7% | -3.4% | 33.6% | 6.1% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 16% | 2.9% | 12.7% | 3.3% |
| Bad health | 0.7% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 20.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.4% | 17.6% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 23.7% | 15.4% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.1% | 16.7% | -8.4% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.4% | 9% | 2.6% | 5.3% | 3.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 16.7% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 20.4% | 4.4% | 33.8% | -13.4% |
| Other | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 88.7% | 83.9% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 2.5% |
| Other | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 82.2% 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 | 89.1% | 82.2% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -1.0% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 81.9% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -1.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 9.3% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -0.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 1.5% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 16.7% | 13.5% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.3% | 37.2% | 10.1% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kimmeridge Close was 147.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 171.3% higher than the Covingham and Dorcan average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kimmeridge Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Covingham and Dorcan and the 113th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Kimmeridge Close, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2024-04-30 | £92,361 |
| 36 Kimmeridge Close, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £103,000 | 2023-11-02 | £98,717 |
| 27 Kimmeridge Close, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2022-03-04 | £107,772 |
| 10 Kimmeridge Close, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £76,000 | 2021-02-01 | £81,706 |
| 21 Kimmeridge Close, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2020-07-24 | £139,628 |
SN3 3PZ 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 | 80 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Junior School, Swindon Marlowe Avenue , SN3 2PT | - not rated | 98 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Roman Catholic Infant School Marlowe Avenue , Park North SN3 2PT | - not rated | 98 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Marlowe Avenue , SN3 2PT | - not rated | 98 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Marlowe Avenue , SN3 2PT | - not rated | 98 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nythe Primary School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RR | - not rated | 438 yd | Community school | 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 | 853 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorcan Technology College St Paul's Drive , Covingham SN3 5DA | - not rated | 853 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dorcan Academy St Paul's Drive , Covingham SN3 5DA | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchfields School Salcombe Grove , SN3 1HQ | - not rated | 1,603 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | - not rated | 1,722 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,343 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY | - not rated | 3,581 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 | 4,171 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 | 405 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | - not rated | 405 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Educational Trust Stratton Road , SN1 2PN | - not rated | 1,748 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Centre 9 PATFORD STREET , CALNE SN11 0EF | - not rated | 1,871 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX | 2out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | 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 | 701 yd | |
| Colebrook Junior School | Towcester Road, Stratton St Margaret | 1,062 yd | |
| Jolly Roger Adventure Ltd | Area G, Greenbridge Road | 1,078 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Messenger | Covingham Square, Covingham | 688 yd | |
| Swindon Rugby Football Club | Greenbridge Road, Stratton St Margaret | 863 yd | |
| Jesters | Units 3 To 9, Oppenheimer Centre | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Sky Chinese Takeaway | 4 Sherborne Place, Stratton St Margaret | 212 yd | |
| Peking City Chinese Takeaway | 5 Covingham Square, Covingham | 688 yd | |
| Eldene Chinese Takeaway Ltd | Unit 2, Dorcan Way Centre | 912 yd | |
| Andy's Kebabs And Fish And Chips | 71 Marlowe Avenue, Swindon | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | 7-8 Covingham Square, Covingham | 681 yd | |
| Morrisons | Unit 1, Dorcan Way Centre | 907 yd | |
| Better Bargains | Ergo Business Park, Kelvin Road | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School HOLY FAMILY INFANT SCHOOL HOLY FAMILY INFANT SCHOOL MARLOWE AVENUE | grass pitches | 226 yd |
| Goddard Park Academy Welcombe Avenue | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 619 yd |
| Covingham Park Primary School THE HARRIERS | grass pitches | 710 yd |
| The Oakfield Project (Closed) Marlowe Avenue | 821 yd | |
| Dorcan Academy ST. PAULS DRIVE | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| Swindon Rugby Football Club GREENBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches | 866 yd |
| Phoenix Gymnasium PHOENIX GYM PHOENIX GYM GREENBRIDGE ROAD | health and fitness suite | 867 yd |
| Youth First Centre For Health OAKFIELD CAMPUS OAKFIELD CAMPUS MARLOWE AVENUE | 903 yd | |
| Eldene Primary School COLINGSMEAD | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Comprehensive School (Closed) Nythe Road | grass pitches | 953 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 69.4% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 139.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.92 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.