Stephens Road, Swindon, SN3 4DP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN3 4DP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	47.1%	51.6%	4.5%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	52.9%	48.4%	-4.5%	49.0%	-0.6%

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 4DP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52% 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	24.4%	22.3%	-2.1%	37.9%	-15.6%
Married: Opposite sex	53.1%	52%	-1.1%	44.2%	7.8%
Separated	3.3%	1%	-2.3%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	6.1%	11.4%	5.3%	9.1%	2.3%
Widowed	13.1%	13.4%	0.3%	6.1%	7.3%

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	29.6%	30.8%	1.2%	48.4%	-17.6%
Good health	43%	43%	0.0%	33.6%	9.4%
Fair health	21.5%	21.3%	-0.2%	12.7%	8.6%
Bad health	4.9%	3.6%	-1.3%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.4%	0.5%	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.

In the area around SN3 4DP this area, 33% 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 17.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	34.3%	33%	-1.3%	18.2%	14.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15%	13.8%	-1.2%	9.6%	4.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.9%	12.8%	-4.1%	13.4%	-0.6%
Apprenticeship	4.7%	10.3%	5.6%	5.3%	5.0%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.9%	9.9%	0.0%	16.9%	-7.0%
Degree or Similar	15.5%	17.2%	1.7%	33.8%	-16.6%
Other	3.8%	3%	-0.8%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95% 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)
Indian	2.2%	1.4%	-0.8%	3.1%	-1.7%
Other Asian	0.4%	0.5%	0.1%	1.6%	-1.1%
Black African	0%	2.3%	2.3%	2.5%	-0.2%
Other Black	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0%	0.5%	0.5%	0.8%	-0.3%
White	96.4%	95%	-1.4%	81.4%	13.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 86.2% 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	91.5%	86.2%	-5.3%	83.2%	3.0%
European Union	4.5%	9.8%	5.3%	6.1%	3.7%
Africa	1.8%	2.2%	0.4%	2.7%	-0.5%
Middle East and Asia	2.2%	1.3%	-0.9%	5.6%	-4.3%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	89.2%	87.3%	-1.9%	83.2%	4.1%
10+ Years	0%	6.3%	6.3%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	0.9%	1.8%	0.9%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	1.3%	3.2%	1.9%	2.2%	1.0%
Less than 2 years	8.5%	1.4%	-7.1%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.4%	76.7%	-7.3%
Ireland	0.9%	0.6%	0.3%
Portugal	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Poland	3.2%	1.3%	1.9%
Romania	4.5%	0.9%	3.6%
No passport held	21.6%	13.5%	8.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	31.7%	37.2%	-5.5%
Christian	62%	46.2%	15.8%
Buddhist	0.5%	0.5%	0.0%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Stephens Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stephens Road was 237.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 169.9% higher than the St Margaret and South Marston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Stephens Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 33 local areas in St Margaret and South Marston and the 51st highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 56.7%.

🔎 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. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,200

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SN3 4DP, 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 - 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 - 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 - 3/10 (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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 1/10 (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 Stephens Road are based on 1 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 Stephens Road, Swindon, SN3 4DP

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN3 4DP

Average Price
£308,591

Semi-Detached
£314,088

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£289,350

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Stephens Road

Average Price
£257,763

Semi-Detached
£257,763

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Stephens Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
11 Stephens Road, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2023-07-07	£293,800
6 Stephens Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£270,000	2019-11-14	£344,552
6 Stephens Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2018-08-17	£255,255
13 Stephens Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£162,500	2012-05-30	£305,917
7 Stephens Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£212,000	2007-08-21	£350,261

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN3 4DP

Employment

SN3 4DP 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 4DP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 52% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	105
Full-Time Employee	52
Part-Time Employee	19
Self-Employed	11
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Unemployed	4
Looking after home or family	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	2
Other	0
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	19
Manufacturing	18
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Financial and insurance activities	7
Transport and storage	7
Education	6
Construction	6
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Human health and social work activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	3
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1
Other	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Grange Junior School Grange Drive , Stratton St Margaret SN3 4JY	1out of 4	775 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Colebrook Infant Academy Towcester Road , Coleview SN3 4AS	3out of 4	996 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Colebrook Junior School Towcester Road , Stratton St Margaret SN3 4AS	3out of 4	996 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Nythe Primary School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RR	- not rated	1,318 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Mountford Manor Primary School Bothwell Road , Walcot SN3 3EZ	3out of 4	1,365 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR	3out of 4	1,384 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsdown School Hyde Rd , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH	2out of 4	2,276 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Dorcan Academy St Paul's Drive , Covingham SN3 5DA	2out of 4	2,325 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER	2out of 4	2,391 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET	1out of 4	3,464 yd	University technical college	No	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	1,970 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	2,783 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN	- not rated	473 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD	3out of 4	1,327 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ	3out of 4	1,744 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS	1out of 4	2,635 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL	3out of 4	2,859 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
McDonalds	Unit 12, Greenbridge Retail Park	405 yd
Costa Ltd	Unit 11B, Greenbridge Retail Park	405 yd
Pizza Hut UK Ltd	Greenbridge Retail Park, Swindon	405 yd
Fiesta De Cuba	Unit 20, Greenbridge Retail Park	559 yd
Buzz Bingo	Unit 17, Greenbridge Retail Park	559 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lloyd's No. 1 Dockle Farmhouse	2 Bridge End Road, Stratton St Margaret	433 yd
The Pub Company (New Inn)	New Inn, Swindon Road	501 yd
Swindon Rugby Football Club	Greenbridge Road, Stratton St Margaret	724 yd
Stratton Churchway Bowls Club	Churchway Bowls Club, Grange Drive	830 yd
Jesters	Units 3 To 9, Oppenheimer Centre	970 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Fish Company	152 Grange Drive, Stratton St Margaret	638 yd
Lee Tim Fish Bar	41 Nythe Road, Stratton St Margaret	728 yd
Andy's Kebabs And Fish And Chips	71 Marlowe Avenue, Swindon	1,052 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wilko	Unit 10, Greenbridge Retail Park	405 yd
Better Bargains	Ergo Business Park, Kelvin Road	748 yd
Home Bargains	Hobley Drive, Stratton St Margaret	1,079 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Nuffield Health (Swindon) UNIT 22 UNIT 22 GARRARD WAY	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	433 yd
Phoenix Gymnasium PHOENIX GYM PHOENIX GYM GREENBRIDGE ROAD	health and fitness suite	703 yd
Swindon Rugby Football Club GREENBRIDGE ROAD	grass pitches	720 yd
St Josephs Catholic Comprehensive School (Closed) Nythe Road	grass pitches	776 yd
Grange Junior School GRANGE DRIVE	grass pitches	778 yd
Grange Leisure Centre GRANGE DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts	894 yd
Pro Strength And Fitness UNIT 2 UNIT 2 ISIS TRADING ESTATE	health and fitness suite	931 yd
Colebrook Junior School TOWCESTER ROAD	grass pitches	1,003 yd
Playfootball Swindon UNIT 29 UNIT 29 BRAMBLE ROAD	artificial grass pitch	1,072 yd
Youth First Centre For Health OAKFIELD CAMPUS OAKFIELD CAMPUS MARLOWE AVENUE		1,074 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	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	105.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	350 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	350 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SN3 4DP