Nuthatch Close is in Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN3 5LB is located in the Covingham and Dorcan electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nuthatch Close, Swindon, SN3 5LB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN3 5LD, SN3 5LN, SN3 5JQ, SN3 5LJ, SN3 5LW, SN3 5JG, SN3 5LL, SN3 5HT, SN3 5HP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN3 5LB 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 | 48.2% | 50% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 51.8% | 50% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 29.7% | 31.4% | 1.7% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55% | 47.5% | -7.5% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 17% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 7.9% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 (86.9%) 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 | 60.1% | 55.4% | -4.7% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 31.5% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 4.3% | 10.5% | 6.2% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
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.
In the area around SN3 5LB this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.8% | 8.1% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.7% | 14% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.3% | 17.2% | -5.1% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 6.3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 24.9% | 14.9% | 16.9% | 8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.3% | 29.4% | 7.1% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97.5% | 96.3% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.7% 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 | 93.9% | 89.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 5.2% | 3.8% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.9% | 90.3% | -3.6% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.1% | 37.2% | 0.9% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nuthatch Close was 25.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.3% lower than the Covingham and Dorcan average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nuthatch Close has the 24th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Covingham and Dorcan and the 170th lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Nuthatch Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2023-08-11 | £185,422 |
| 3 Nuthatch Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2019-05-03 | £186,775 |
| 7 Nuthatch Close, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2018-08-13 | £274,146 |
| 1 Nuthatch Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,000 | 2017-04-28 | £183,023 |
| 7 Nuthatch Close, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £185,500 | 2014-06-27 | £310,713 |
SN3 5LB 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 | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 48 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 901 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eldene Nursery and Primary School Colingsmead , Eldene SN3 3TQ | 2out of 4 | 934 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Family Catholic Primary School Marlowe Avenue , SN3 2PT | 3out of 4 | 1,137 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nythe Primary School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RR | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goddard Park Community Primary School Welcombe Avenue , Park North SN3 2QN | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 244 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 2,752 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic College Ocotal Way , SN3 3LR | 3out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsdown School Hyde Rd , Stratton St Margaret SN2 7SH | 2out of 4 | 4,588 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 4,761 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 | 2,319 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 | 5,218 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 | 1,238 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX | 2out of 4 | 1,593 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Segal Centre , Stratton Road SN1 2PN | - not rated | 2,757 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,252 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | 3out of 4 | 4,946 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headway Swindon & District | Unit A, The Dorcan Complex | 202 yd | |
| Sodexo (c/o Patheon UK Ltd) | Patheon Building, Kingfisher Drive | 620 yd | |
| Servest Catering (c/o Post Office Depot) | Unit 4, Wheatstone Road | 831 yd | |
| Swindon Mail Centre | Royal Mail House, Rowland Hill Close | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldene Chinese Takeaway Ltd | Unit 2, Dorcan Way Centre | 717 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons | Unit 1, Dorcan Way Centre | 712 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorcan Recreation Complex ST. PAULS DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 254 yd |
| Dorcan Academy ST. PAULS DRIVE | grass pitches | 363 yd |
| Fit4Less (Swindon) (Closed) Eldene Drive | health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| Eldene Primary School COLINGSMEAD | grass pitches | 1,010 yd |
| Covingham Park Primary School THE HARRIERS | grass pitches | 1,018 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.