Briery Close is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN3 4PA 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 1986-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Briery Close, Swindon, SN3 4PA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN3 4RJ, SN3 4UB, SN2 7NF, SN3 4RG, SN3 4DF, SN2 7NG, SN3 4UA, SN3 4RH, SN3 4RQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN3 4PA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 51.3% | -2.4% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48.7% | 2.4% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of SN3 4PA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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 | 25.9% | 30% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.8% | 54.2% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 0.4% | -3.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 7.9% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 7% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 45.1% | 47.5% | 2.4% | 48.4% | -0.9% |
| Good health | 34.2% | 31.7% | -2.5% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 16% | 13.3% | -2.7% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
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 19.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.3% | 18.9% | -13.4% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 13.6% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 21.1% | 4.3% | 13.4% | 7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 7.5% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 14% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 19.7% | 3.8% | 33.8% | -14.1% |
| Other | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.4% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.7% | 89.4% | -8.3% | 81.4% | 8.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 96.9% | 87.6% | -9.3% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 5.1% | 3.9% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 4.7% | 4.3% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 88% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 4.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 1.5% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.5% | 76.7% | -5.2% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 52.7% | 46.2% | 6.5% |
| Muslim | 1.8% | 6.5% | -4.7% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Briery Close was 56.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.5% lower than the St Margaret and South Marston average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Briery Close has the 12th highest crime rate of 33 local areas in St Margaret and South Marston and the 319th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -14.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Briery Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2023-05-05 | £301,277 |
| 6 Briery Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2022-10-31 | £301,464 |
| 10 Briery Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2021-01-21 | £315,881 |
| 5 Briery Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-10-30 | £336,293 |
| 1 Briery Close, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-09-27 | £369,033 |
SN3 4PA 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 | 88 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruskin Junior School Wordsworth Drive , Upper Stratton SN2 7NG | 2out of 4 | 122 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon Davenwood , Upper Stratton SN2 7LL | 3out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Infants' School Delamere Drive , Stratton St Margaret SN3 4XE | 2out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beechcroft Infant School Beechcroft Road , Upper Stratton SN2 7QE | 3out of 4 | 948 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange Junior School Grange Drive , Stratton St Margaret SN3 4JY | 1out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 544 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dorcan Academy St Paul's Drive , Covingham SN3 5DA | 2out of 4 | 3,883 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 3,986 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 3,992 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,632 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 | 2,433 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | 1out of 4 | 1,299 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,496 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | 3out of 4 | 2,966 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | 3out of 4 | 3,201 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockstar Climbing Limited / Crux Cafe & Bar | Unit 5, Io Centre | 618 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Stellite Works | 673 yd | |
| Beechcroft Library | 188 Beechcroft Road, Swindon | 810 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn | 73 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret | 602 yd | |
| The Kingsdown Inn | Kingsdown Road, Kingsdown | 826 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | 167 Ermin Street, Stratton St Margaret | 865 yd | |
| Stratton St Margaret Royal British Legion Club | St Philips Road, Stratton St Margaret | 971 yd | |
| The Bakers Arms | Bakers Arms, 121 Beechcroft Road | 996 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsdown Fish And Burger Bar | 1 Windbrook Meadow, Kingsdown | 218 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 1 Windbrook Meadow, Kingsdown | 218 yd | |
| Pizza Croft | 61A Meadowcroft, Stratton St Margaret | 558 yd | |
| Stratton Saffron Tandoori | 212 Beechcroft Road, Swindon | 807 yd | |
| Sims Chippy | 192 Beechcroft Road, Swindon | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Midcounties Co-operative | Windbrook Meadow, Kingsdown | 218 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | 20 G, Parsonage Road | 228 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Hobley Drive, Stratton St Margaret | 673 yd | |
| The Midcounties Co-operative | 204-206 Beechcroft Road, Swindon | 807 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruskin Junior School WORDSWORTH DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 242 yd |
| Kingsdown School Sports Centre Ermin Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 255 yd |
| Meadowcroft Recreation Ground Addison Crescent | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| St Catherines School DAVENWOOD | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Kingsdown School HYDE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Focused Gyms (Closed) Hobley Drive | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 648 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 | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 7.7% |
| Median download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 166.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.