Terncliff, Swindon, SN3 5BB

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN3 5BB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	46.2%	50%	3.8%	51.0%	-1.0%
Male	53.8%	50%	-3.8%	49.0%	1.0%

Partnership Status

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	23.1%	26%	2.9%	37.9%	-11.9%
Married: Opposite sex	54.6%	49.2%	-5.4%	44.2%	5.0%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Separated	3.6%	1.6%	-2.0%	2.2%	-0.6%
Divorced	10.4%	14.8%	4.4%	9.1%	5.7%
Widowed	7.6%	8.4%	0.8%	6.1%	2.3%

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	39.3%	46.6%	7.3%	48.4%	-1.8%
Good health	41%	33.8%	-7.2%	33.6%	0.2%
Fair health	15.2%	14.5%	-0.7%	12.7%	1.8%
Bad health	2.8%	4.1%	1.3%	4.0%	0.1%
Very bad health	1.7%	1%	-0.7%	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 19.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	27.9%	25.6%	-2.3%	18.2%	7.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.5%	17.3%	-0.2%	9.6%	7.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	16.3%	13.8%	-2.5%	13.4%	0.4%
Apprenticeship	8%	8.7%	0.7%	5.3%	3.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	10.4%	15%	4.6%	16.9%	-1.9%
Degree or Similar	17.5%	19.7%	2.2%	33.8%	-14.1%
Other	2.4%	0%	-2.4%	2.8%	-2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.9% 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)
Indian	3.1%	1.4%	-1.7%	3.1%	-1.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.3%
Black African	0%	2.4%	2.4%	2.5%	-0.1%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95.9%	95.9%	0.0%	81.4%	14.5%

Country of Birth

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	95.2%	93.5%	-1.7%	83.2%	10.3%
European Union	1.7%	3.1%	1.4%	6.1%	-3.0%
Africa	1%	2%	1.0%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	1.4%	-0.7%	5.6%	-4.2%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.8%	93.5%	-1.3%	83.2%	10.3%
10+ Years	0.3%	4.8%	4.5%	9.8%	-5.0%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	2.9%	-2.2%
2-5 Years	1%	0.3%	-0.7%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	3.4%	0.7%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	84.1%	76.7%	7.4%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Germany	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Central and Western Africa	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	12.5%	13.5%	-1.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	41.5%	37.2%	4.3%
Christian	52.2%	46.2%	6.0%
Other religion	2%	0.6%	1.4%
Not answered	4.3%	6.0%	-1.7%

Safety

Is Terncliff Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Terncliff was 26.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.3% lower than the Covingham and Dorcan average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Terncliff has the 19th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Covingham and Dorcan and the 176th lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.5%.

🔎 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 5BB, 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 Terncliff are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Swindon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Terncliff, Swindon, SN3 5BB

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN3 5BB

Average Price
£316,189

Semi-Detached
£316,189

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Terncliff

Average Price
£317,219

Semi-Detached
£317,219

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on TerncliffStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Terncliff, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£332,000	2025-11-27	£326,130
24 Terncliff, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£233,000	2017-08-11	£294,937
22 Terncliff, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2017-06-12	£321,750
6 Terncliff, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£243,000	2016-09-30	£321,429
2 Terncliff, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2016-02-19	£313,808

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN3 5BB

Employment

SN3 5BB 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SN3 5BB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	89
Full-Time Employee	77
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	28
Unemployed	7
Looking after home or family	6
Other	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	37
Manufacturing	17
Education	17
Human health and social work activities	15
Construction	13
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Financial and insurance activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Other	8
Transport and storage	7
Information and communication	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Administrative and support service activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Covingham Park Primary School The Harriers , Covingham Park SN3 5BD	- not rated	112 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Covingham Park Infant School The Harriers , Covingham SN3 5BD	- not rated	112 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Covingham Park Junior School The Harriers , Covingham SN3 5BD	- not rated	112 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Covingham Park Primary School The Harriers , Covingham Park SN3 5BD	3out of 4	112 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Nythe Primary School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RR	- not rated	581 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Dorcan Technology College St Paul's Drive , Covingham SN3 5DA	- not rated	632 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Dorcan Academy St Paul's Drive , Covingham SN3 5DA	3out of 4	632 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield School Marlowe Avenue , Walcot SN3 3HW	- not rated	1,462 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR	- not rated	2,318 yd	Voluntary aided school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR	3out of 4	2,318 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	2,074 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY	- not rated	4,142 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	4,526 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	602 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD	- not rated	602 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Uplands Educational Trust Stratton Road , SN1 2PN	- not rated	2,059 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX	2out of 4	2,231 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX	- not rated	2,235 yd	Community special school	Yes	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	322 yd
Colebrook Junior School	Towcester Road, Stratton St Margaret	851 yd
Headway Swindon & District	Unit A, The Dorcan Complex	1,052 yd
Stratton Tandoori	1 Coleview Parade, Nythe	1,088 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Messenger	Covingham Square, Covingham		520 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Peking City Chinese Takeaway	5 Covingham Square, Covingham	520 yd
Blue Sky Chinese Takeaway	4 Sherborne Place, Stratton St Margaret	718 yd
Lee Tim Fish Bar	41 Nythe Road, Stratton St Margaret	1,055 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-Operative Food	7-8 Covingham Square, Covingham		525 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Covingham Park Primary School THE HARRIERS	grass pitches	123 yd
Dorcan Academy ST. PAULS DRIVE	grass pitches	631 yd
Dorcan Recreation Complex ST. PAULS DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	754 yd
Colebrook Junior School TOWCESTER ROAD	grass pitches	765 yd
St Josephs Catholic Comprehensive School (Closed) Nythe Road	grass pitches	893 yd
Holy Family Catholic Primary School HOLY FAMILY INFANT SCHOOL HOLY FAMILY INFANT SCHOOL MARLOWE AVENUE	grass pitches	924 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	79.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	176.4 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	25 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SN3 5BB