Robinson Close, Swindon, SN3 5EE

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN3 5EE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	49%	50.2%	1.2%	51.0%	-0.8%
Male	51%	49.8%	-1.2%	49.0%	0.8%

Partnership Status

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 5EE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56% 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	19.9%	25%	5.1%	37.9%	-12.9%
Married: Opposite sex	67.3%	56%	-11.3%	44.2%	11.8%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	2.4%	2.2%	-0.2%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	7.2%	8.6%	1.4%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	3.2%	7.3%	4.1%	6.1%	1.2%

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	50.7%	46.5%	-4.2%	48.4%	-1.9%
Good health	30.7%	35.1%	4.4%	33.6%	1.5%
Fair health	13%	16%	3.0%	12.7%	3.3%
Bad health	5.3%	1.4%	-3.9%	4.0%	-2.6%
Very bad health	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.2%	-0.1%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	23.1%	14.8%	-8.3%	18.2%	-3.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	17.5%	17.4%	-0.1%	9.6%	7.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.1%	14.3%	-4.8%	13.4%	0.9%
Apprenticeship	5.6%	7.8%	2.2%	5.3%	2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	20%	6.5%	16.9%	3.1%
Degree or Similar	16.3%	23%	6.7%	33.8%	-10.8%
Other	4.8%	2.6%	-2.2%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	0.7%	0.0%
Indian	3.3%	1.8%	-1.5%	3.1%	-1.3%
Pakistani	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	1.3%	5.7%	4.4%	1.6%	4.1%
Black African	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	93.7%	88.3%	-5.4%	81.4%	6.9%
Other	0%	1.4%	1.4%	1.6%	-0.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 85.8% 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	92.7%	85.8%	-6.9%	83.2%	2.6%
European Union	1.3%	4.6%	3.3%	6.1%	-1.5%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	3%	3.6%	0.6%	2.7%	0.9%
Middle East and Asia	2.3%	5.7%	3.4%	5.6%	0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92%	85.8%	-6.2%	83.2%	2.6%
10+ Years	0%	13.2%	13.2%	9.8%	3.4%
5-10 Years	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	2.9%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	6.7%	0.4%	-6.3%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.3%	76.7%	6.6%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	0.7%	1.5%	-0.8%
Turkey	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	2.5%	1.2%	1.3%
No passport held	12.1%	13.5%	-1.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45%	37.2%	7.8%
Christian	40.4%	46.2%	-5.8%
Buddhist	2.8%	0.5%	2.3%
Hindu	2.1%	1.7%	0.4%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	2.5%	6.5%	-4.0%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6%	6.0%	0.0%

Safety

Is Robinson Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Robinson Close was 49.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.7% lower than the Covingham and Dorcan average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Robinson Close has the 21st highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Covingham and Dorcan and the 362nd highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.3%.

🔎 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 5EE, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 5/10 (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 - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (low )
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) - 3/10 (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 Robinson Close are based on 3 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Thamesdown.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Robinson Close, Swindon, SN3 5EE

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN3 5EE

Average Price
£297,145

Semi-Detached
£297,679

Terraced
£293,135

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Robinson Close

Average Price
£291,604

Semi-Detached
£279,737

Terraced
£315,337

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Robinson CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
2 Robinson Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£237,000	2019-11-08	£302,440
4 Robinson Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building	£220,000	2019-03-29	£278,593
3 Robinson Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£253,000	2017-10-12	£328,164
3 Robinson Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2016-10-03	£303,351
12 Robinson Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£190,000	2016-01-05	£271,883

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN3 5EE

Employment

SN3 5EE 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SN3 5EE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	90
Retired	77
Part-Time Employee	20
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	11
Other	7
Student (economically inactive)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Unemployed	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Manufacturing	26
Transport and storage	15
Construction	13
Information and communication	12
Human health and social work activities	11
Administrative and support service activities	9
Education	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	5
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	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	397 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Nythe Primary School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RR	- not rated	755 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Holy Family Catholic Primary School Marlowe Avenue , SN3 2PT	3out of 4	817 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Eldene Nursery and Primary School Colingsmead , Eldene SN3 3TQ	2out of 4	1,068 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Colebrook Infant Academy Towcester Road , Coleview SN3 4AS	3out of 4	1,131 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	346 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR	3out of 4	2,435 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER	2out of 4	2,551 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Kingsdown School Hyde Rd , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH	2out of 4	4,083 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE	3out of 4	4,575 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	2,076 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	4,742 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	764 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX	2out of 4	1,961 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN	- not rated	2,274 yd	Special post 16 institution	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ	3out of 4	3,758 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL	3out of 4	4,528 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Sodexo (c/o Patheon UK Ltd)	Patheon Building, Kingfisher Drive		146 yd
Headway Swindon & District	Unit A, The Dorcan Complex		676 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Messenger	Covingham Square, Covingham		888 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Eldene Chinese Takeaway Ltd	Unit 2, Dorcan Way Centre	825 yd
Peking City Chinese Takeaway	5 Covingham Square, Covingham	888 yd
Blue Sky Chinese Takeaway	4 Sherborne Place, Stratton St Margaret	919 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Morrisons	Unit 1, Dorcan Way Centre		818 yd
Co-Operative Food	7-8 Covingham Square, Covingham		891 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Dorcan Academy ST. PAULS DRIVE	grass pitches	277 yd
Dorcan Recreation Complex ST. PAULS DRIVE	artificial grass pitch, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	381 yd
Covingham Park Primary School THE HARRIERS	grass pitches	507 yd
Fit4Less (Swindon) (Closed) Eldene Drive	health and fitness suite	914 yd
Holy Family Catholic Primary School HOLY FAMILY INFANT SCHOOL HOLY FAMILY INFANT SCHOOL MARLOWE AVENUE	grass pitches	1,068 yd
Eldene Primary School COLINGSMEAD	grass pitches	1,071 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	90 Mbit/s
Average download speed	175.7 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	50 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SN3 5EE