Melford Walk, Swindon, SN3 3RL

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN3 3RL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50.5%	50.7%	0.2%	51.0%	-0.3%
Male	49.5%	49.3%	-0.2%	49.0%	0.3%

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 3RL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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	25.2%	28.5%	3.3%	37.9%	-9.4%
Married: Opposite sex	62.6%	56.3%	-6.3%	44.2%	12.1%
Married: Same sex	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Opposite sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	6.1%	7.8%	1.7%	9.1%	-1.3%
Widowed	5.3%	6.6%	1.3%	6.1%	0.5%

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	51.7%	40.9%	-10.8%	48.4%	-7.5%
Good health	34.7%	42.9%	8.2%	33.6%	9.3%
Fair health	11.1%	12.2%	1.1%	12.7%	-0.5%
Bad health	2.2%	2.7%	0.5%	4.0%	-1.3%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	1.2%	0.2%

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 16.3%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21.8%	18.3%	-3.5%	18.2%	0.1%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	19.8%	13.6%	-6.2%	9.6%	4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	21.8%	20.2%	-1.6%	13.4%	6.8%
Apprenticeship	3.1%	7.8%	4.7%	5.3%	2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.7%	21.8%	8.1%	16.9%	4.9%
Degree or Similar	18.3%	16.3%	-2.0%	33.8%	-17.5%
Other	1.5%	1.9%	0.4%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.9% 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)
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Indian	3.4%	1.7%	-1.7%	3.1%	-1.4%
Other Asian	1.5%	1%	-0.5%	1.6%	-0.6%
Black African	1.9%	2.7%	0.8%	2.5%	0.2%
White	92.9%	92.9%	0.0%	81.4%	11.5%
Arab	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.6%	0.8%
Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.6%	-1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.2%	90.5%	-2.7%	83.2%	7.3%
European Union	1.5%	3.1%	1.6%	6.1%	-3.0%
Africa	1.5%	3.4%	1.9%	2.7%	0.7%
Middle East and Asia	3.4%	1.7%	-1.7%	5.6%	-3.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	1.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.3%	89.9%	-2.4%	83.2%	6.7%
10+ Years	0.9%	6.8%	5.9%	9.8%	-3.0%
5-10 Years	1.5%	1.4%	-0.1%	2.9%	-1.5%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	4.6%	1.4%	-3.2%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.1%	76.7%	4.4%
Ireland	1%	0.6%	0.4%
Italy	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Poland	1.7%	1.3%	0.4%
North Africa	1.4%	0.1%	1.3%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	1.4%	1.2%	0.2%
Central and South America	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
No passport held	11.1%	13.5%	-2.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	33.8%	37.2%	-3.4%
Christian	58.4%	46.2%	12.2%
Hindu	1%	1.7%	-0.7%
Muslim	1.4%	6.5%	-5.1%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	5.1%	6.0%	-0.9%

Safety

Is Melford Walk Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Melford Walk was 6.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.1% lower than the Covingham and Dorcan average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Melford Walk has the 4th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Covingham and Dorcan and the 24th lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.5%.

🔎 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 3RL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 7/10 (above 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 6/10 (average )
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) - 6/10 (average )
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) - 2/10 (very 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 Melford Walk are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Thamesdown.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Melford Walk, Swindon, SN3 3RL

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN3 3RL

Average Price
£262,467

Semi-Detached
£267,075

Terraced
£246,758

Detached
£282,071

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Melford Walk

Average Price
£291,143

Semi-Detached
£287,825

Terraced
£294,460

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Melford WalkStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
18 Melford Walk, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£318,500	2025-04-25	£324,188
13 Melford Walk, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building	£253,000	2024-10-14	£252,000
13 Melford Walk, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building	£232,500	2023-03-17	£233,426
14 Melford Walk, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£238,950	2021-04-22	£290,133
4 Melford Walk, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2016-12-09	£299,030

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN3 3RL

Employment

SN3 3RL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 3RL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	100
Retired	80
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	11
Looking after home or family	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	7
Unemployed	6
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	1
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	34
Manufacturing	22
Human health and social work activities	19
Education	17
Construction	17
Financial and insurance activities	12
Transport and storage	12
Information and communication	7
Accommodation and food service activities	7
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1
Mining and quarrying	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	114 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Covingham Park Primary School The Harriers , Covingham Park SN3 5BD	3out of 4	458 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Marlowe Avenue , SN3 2PT	3out of 4	468 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Colebrook Infant Academy Towcester Road , Coleview SN3 4AS	3out of 4	704 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Colebrook Junior School Towcester Road , Stratton St Margaret SN3 4AS	3out of 4	704 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	901 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR	3out of 4	1,815 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER	2out of 4	2,119 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsdown School Hyde Rd , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH	2out of 4	3,597 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE	3out of 4	4,116 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	1,616 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	4,095 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	112 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN	- not rated	1,631 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX	2out of 4	2,288 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ	3out of 4	3,128 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL	3out of 4	3,883 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Sodexo (c/o Patheon UK Ltd)	Patheon Building, Kingfisher Drive	515 yd
Colebrook Junior School	Towcester Road, Stratton St Margaret	773 yd
Stratton Tandoori	1 Coleview Parade, Nythe	996 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Messenger	Covingham Square, Covingham		371 yd
Swindon Rugby Football Club	Greenbridge Road, Stratton St Margaret		872 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Blue Sky Chinese Takeaway	4 Sherborne Place, Stratton St Margaret	313 yd
Peking City Chinese Takeaway	5 Covingham Square, Covingham	371 yd
Lee Tim Fish Bar	41 Nythe Road, Stratton St Margaret	965 yd
Eldene Chinese Takeaway Ltd	Unit 2, Dorcan Way Centre	1,063 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Co-Operative Food	7-8 Covingham Square, Covingham	367 yd
Better Bargains	Ergo Business Park, Kelvin Road	1,027 yd
Morrisons	Unit 1, Dorcan Way Centre	1,056 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Covingham Park Primary School THE HARRIERS	grass pitches	348 yd
Holy Family Catholic Primary School HOLY FAMILY INFANT SCHOOL HOLY FAMILY INFANT SCHOOL MARLOWE AVENUE	grass pitches	529 yd
St Josephs Catholic Comprehensive School (Closed) Nythe Road	grass pitches	721 yd
Colebrook Junior School TOWCESTER ROAD	grass pitches	743 yd
Dorcan Academy ST. PAULS DRIVE	grass pitches	781 yd
Phoenix Gymnasium PHOENIX GYM PHOENIX GYM GREENBRIDGE ROAD	health and fitness suite	860 yd
Swindon Rugby Football Club GREENBRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches	874 yd
Dorcan Recreation Complex ST. PAULS DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	914 yd
Goddard Park Academy Welcombe Avenue	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	991 yd
The Oakfield Project (Closed) Marlowe Avenue		1,026 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	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	174.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SN3 3RL