Shaplands is in Stratton St Margaret, Swindon and in Swindon district. SN3 4FF is located in the St Margaret and South Marston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Shaplands, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4FF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN3 4QR, SN3 4QY, SN3 4QQ, SN3 4QG, SN3 4QF, SN3 4QX, SN3 4QZ, SN3 4JT, SN3 4JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN3 4FF 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 | 50.2% | 50.7% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.3% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 33% | 33.2% | 0.2% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 32.1% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -12.1% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 6% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 19% | 6.4% | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Widowed | 15.7% | 9.2% | -6.5% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 30.5% | 37.3% | 6.8% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 34.3% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 24.1% | 17.9% | -6.2% | 12.7% | 5.2% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 7.5% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 3.5% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.8% |
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 19.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.2% | 22.1% | -16.1% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 17.7% | 2.5% | 9.6% | 8.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 19.3% | 8.3% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.8% | 6.6% | -0.2% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 14.9% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 19.3% | 3.6% | 33.8% | -14.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 0% | -4.2% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.5% 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 | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 100% | 95.5% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 14.1% |
In this area, 92.5% 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 | 97% | 92.5% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 92.5% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.6% | 76.7% | -0.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 21.9% | 13.5% | 8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.3% | 37.2% | -2.9% |
| Christian | 57.2% | 46.2% | 11.0% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 0.5% | 1.7% | -1.2% |
| Other religion | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shaplands was 76.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.6% lower than the St Margaret and South Marston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shaplands has the 11th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in St Margaret and South Marston and the 240th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.7%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Shaplands, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2007-08-29 | £247,826 |
SN3 4FF 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 4FF area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 30% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 54 |
| Full-Time Employee | 50 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| Self-Employed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Education | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| 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 | 312 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Infants' School Delamere Drive , Stratton St Margaret SN3 4XE | 2out of 4 | 657 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ruskin Junior School Wordsworth Drive , Upper Stratton SN2 7NG | 2out of 4 | 1,173 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrook Infant Academy Towcester Road , Coleview SN3 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrook Junior School Towcester Road , Stratton St Margaret SN3 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,373 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsdown School Hyde Rd , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH | 2out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dorcan Academy St Paul's Drive , Covingham SN3 5DA | 2out of 4 | 2,830 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 3,117 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 3,911 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 2,706 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 | 2,734 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 1,071 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,638 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 1,903 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | 1out of 4 | 2,165 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | 3out of 4 | 3,111 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Leisure | Stratton Community Leisure Centre, Grange Drive | 260 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Stellite Works | 394 yd | |
| Rockstar Climbing Limited / Crux Cafe & Bar | Unit 5, Io Centre | 511 yd | |
| Stratton Tandoori | 1 Coleview Parade, Nythe | 1,028 yd | |
| Pizza Hut UK Ltd | Greenbridge Retail Park, Swindon | 1,069 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Churchway Bowls Club | Churchway Bowls Club, Grange Drive | 280 yd | |
| The Pub Company (New Inn) | New Inn, Swindon Road | 371 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 167 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret | 462 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | 73 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret | 597 yd | |
| Lloyd's No. 1 Dockle Farmhouse | 2 Bridge End Road, Stratton St Margaret | 873 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Company | 152 Grange Drive, Stratton St Margaret | 361 yd | |
| Lee Tim Fish Bar | 41 Nythe Road, Stratton St Margaret | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Hobley Drive, Stratton St Margaret | 394 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 20 G, Parsonage Road | 836 yd | |
| Wilko | Unit 10, Greenbridge Retail Park | 1,081 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grange Junior School GRANGE DRIVE | grass pitches | 197 yd |
| Grange Leisure Centre GRANGE DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 256 yd |
| Focused Gyms (Closed) Hobley Drive | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 426 yd |
| Nuffield Health (Swindon) UNIT 22 UNIT 22 GARRARD WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,011 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 56.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.