Kestrel Drive is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN3 5DN is located in the Covingham and Dorcan electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Kestrel Drive, Swindon, SN3 5DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN3 5DP, SN3 5DZ, SN3 5EA, SN3 5DU, SN3 5EB, SN3 5DX, SN3 5DW, SN3 5DR, SN3 5DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN3 5DN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.6% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.4% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 41.6% | 36.2% | -5.4% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 39.7% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -4.5% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 16% | 14.3% | -1.7% | 9.1% | 5.2% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.7% | 50.7% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 34.6% | -0.6% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 9% | 12.5% | 3.5% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 9.6% | 16.5% | 6.9% | 18.2% | -1.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.5% | 11.2% | -10.3% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.4% | 20.1% | -2.3% | 13.4% | 6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.3% | 7.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | 2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 14.7% | 0.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.9% | 24.6% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 7.8% | 5.4% | -2.4% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.1% | -0.7% |
| Chinese | 2% | 0.7% | -1.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 3.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.8% | 89.3% | -4.5% | 81.4% | 7.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 82% 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 | 89.5% | 82% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -1.2% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 7.4% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 3.3% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 82.3% | -6.4% | 83.2% | -0.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 7.7% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 6.6% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1.1% | -4.4% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.7% | 37.2% | 11.5% |
| Christian | 40.2% | 46.2% | -6.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kestrel Drive was 92.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.2% higher than the Covingham and Dorcan average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kestrel Drive has the 9th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Covingham and Dorcan and the 199th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Kestrel Drive, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-08-30 | £121,813 |
| 4 Kestrel Drive, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2023-01-19 | £412,050 |
| 22 Kestrel Drive, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-09-13 | £233,875 |
| 12 Kestrel Drive, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2019-07-22 | £252,986 |
| 12 Kestrel Drive, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2017-07-14 | £237,476 |
SN3 5DN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covingham Park Primary School The Harriers , Covingham Park SN3 5BD | 3out of 4 | 917 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nythe Primary School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RR | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldene Nursery and Primary School Colingsmead , Eldene SN3 3TQ | 2out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Marlowe Avenue , SN3 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,489 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Colebrook Infant Academy Towcester Road , Coleview SN3 4AS | 3out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dorcan Academy St Paul's Drive , Covingham SN3 5DA | 2out of 4 | 687 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 3,112 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 3,198 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Hyde Rd , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH | 2out of 4 | 4,455 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 5,220 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 | 2,736 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 | 5,346 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 | 1,416 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX | 2out of 4 | 2,076 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 2,883 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,329 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pinewood School Bourton , SN6 8HZ | - not rated | 4,645 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headway Swindon & District | Unit A, The Dorcan Complex | 464 yd | |
| Sodexo (c/o Patheon UK Ltd) | Patheon Building, Kingfisher Drive | 827 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorcan Recreation Complex ST. PAULS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 721 yd |
| Dorcan Academy ST. PAULS DRIVE | grass pitches | 757 yd |
| Covingham Park Primary School THE HARRIERS | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.66 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.66 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.