Hawkswood is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN3 5AH 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 Hawkswood, Swindon, SN3 5AH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN3 5AG, SN3 5AF, SN3 5BQ, SN3 5AJ, SN3 5AL, SN3 5BH, SN3 5AP, SN3 4BJ, SN3 4BX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN3 5AH is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.1% | 51.4% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 46.9% | 48.6% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
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 5AH 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 | 24.4% | 24% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -13.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.9% | 56.3% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 4% | 8.2% | 4.2% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 10% | 0.6% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 40.7% | 50.2% | 9.5% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 32.7% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 13.4% | -3.4% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.1% | 16.9% | -7.2% | 18.2% | -1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 12.2% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 14% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 10% | 12.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 19.4% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 23.4% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -10.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 1.8% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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 | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 97.3% | 95.3% | -2.0% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 93.5% 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 | 97.1% | 93.5% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 93.5% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.2% | 13.5% | -6.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.8% | 37.2% | 2.6% |
| Christian | 50.9% | 46.2% | 4.7% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hawkswood was 9.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.1% lower than the Covingham and Dorcan average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hawkswood has the 8th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Covingham and Dorcan and the 40th lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Hawkswood, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2023-09-22 | £267,584 |
| 15 Hawkswood, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2023-08-11 | £286,145 |
| 7 Hawkswood, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-06-08 | £293,225 |
| 33 Hawkswood, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2022-12-02 | £276,555 |
| 28 Hawkswood, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £332,000 | 2022-07-22 | £339,122 |
SN3 5AH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 83 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covingham Park Primary School The Harriers , Covingham Park SN3 5BD | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Covingham Park Infant School The Harriers , Covingham SN3 5BD | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Covingham Park Junior School The Harriers , Covingham SN3 5BD | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Covingham Park Primary School The Harriers , Covingham Park SN3 5BD | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrook Infant Academy Towcester Road , Coleview SN3 4AS | 3out of 4 | 521 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorcan Technology College St Paul's Drive , Covingham SN3 5DA | - not rated | 1,091 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Dorcan Academy St Paul's Drive , Covingham SN3 5DA | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfield School Marlowe Avenue , Walcot SN3 3HW | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,269 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY | - not rated | 4,072 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 | 4,299 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 | 707 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD | - not rated | 707 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Educational Trust Stratton Road , SN1 2PN | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Education Centre 9 PATFORD STREET , CALNE SN11 0EF | - not rated | 2,166 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX | 2out of 4 | 2,696 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colebrook Junior School | Towcester Road, Stratton St Margaret | 516 yd | |
| Stratton Tandoori | 1 Coleview Parade, Nythe | 727 yd | |
| Sodexo (c/o Patheon UK Ltd) | Patheon Building, Kingfisher Drive | 786 yd | |
| Onroute Truckstops Swindon | Oxford Road, Stratton St Margaret | 946 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Messenger | Covingham Square, Covingham | 430 yd | |
| White Hart | Wanborough Road, Stratton St Margaret | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peking City Chinese Takeaway | 5 Covingham Square, Covingham | 430 yd | |
| Lee Tim Fish Bar | 41 Nythe Road, Stratton St Margaret | 696 yd | |
| Blue Sky Chinese Takeaway | 4 Sherborne Place, Stratton St Margaret | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Operative Food | 7-8 Covingham Square, Covingham | 441 yd | |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd | Oxford Road, Stratton St Margaret | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Covingham Park Primary School THE HARRIERS | grass pitches | 384 yd |
| Colebrook Junior School TOWCESTER ROAD | grass pitches | 397 yd |
| St Josephs Catholic Comprehensive School (Closed) Nythe Road | grass pitches | 647 yd |
| Dorcan Academy ST. PAULS DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.3 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.