Fairlawn, Swindon, SN3 6EU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN3 6EU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% 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	50.2%	48.7%	-1.5%	51.0%	-2.3%
Male	49.8%	51.3%	1.5%	49.0%	2.3%

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 6EU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62.1% 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	14.7%	22.6%	7.9%	37.9%	-15.3%
Married: Opposite sex	67.4%	62.1%	-5.3%	44.2%	17.9%
Married: Same sex	1.1%	1%	-0.1%	0.3%	0.7%
Separated	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Divorced	8.2%	6.2%	-2.0%	9.1%	-2.9%
Widowed	6.5%	8.2%	1.7%	6.1%	2.1%

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	46.6%	39.2%	-7.4%	48.4%	-9.2%
Good health	34.1%	43.5%	9.4%	33.6%	9.9%
Fair health	14.8%	12.1%	-2.7%	12.7%	-0.6%
Bad health	3.6%	3.4%	-0.2%	4.0%	-0.6%
Very bad health	0.9%	1.7%	0.8%	1.2%	0.5%

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	14.1%	17.7%	3.6%	18.2%	-0.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.8%	14.1%	-1.7%	9.6%	4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.9%	13.1%	-4.8%	13.4%	-0.3%
Apprenticeship	3.8%	3%	-0.8%	5.3%	-2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	19.7%	8.3%	16.9%	2.8%
Degree or Similar	27.2%	29.3%	2.1%	33.8%	-4.5%
Other	9.8%	3%	-6.8%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 65.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.4%	2.2%	1.8%	0.7%	1.5%
Indian	5.4%	8.7%	3.3%	3.1%	5.6%
Pakistani	15.7%	19.5%	3.8%	2.7%	16.8%
Other Asian	4.9%	0.4%	-4.5%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	1.3%	0.4%	-0.9%	1.0%	-0.6%
Other Black	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	2.2%	0.9%	-1.3%	0.8%	0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	69.5%	65.4%	-4.1%	81.4%	-16.0%
Other	0%	2.2%	2.2%	1.6%	0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.3% 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	80.7%	82.3%	1.6%	83.2%	-0.9%
European Union	0.9%	2.2%	1.3%	6.1%	-3.9%
Africa	2.2%	2.6%	0.4%	2.7%	-0.1%
Middle East and Asia	14.3%	12.5%	-1.8%	5.6%	6.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	1.3%	-0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	79.4%	82.3%	2.9%	83.2%	-0.9%
10+ Years	0%	17.2%	17.2%	9.8%	7.4%
5-10 Years	5.4%	0.4%	-5.0%	2.9%	-2.5%
2-5 Years	2.2%	0%	-2.2%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	13%	0%	-13.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.1%	76.7%	16.4%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Southern Asia	1.3%	1.2%	0.1%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	3.4%	13.5%	-10.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.7%	37.2%	-10.5%
Christian	40.1%	46.2%	-6.1%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Hindu	5.6%	1.7%	3.9%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Muslim	19%	6.5%	12.5%
Sikh	5.2%	0.9%	4.3%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	2.2%	6.0%	-3.8%

Safety

Is Fairlawn Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairlawn was 26.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% lower than the Covingham and Dorcan average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Fairlawn has the 17th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Covingham and Dorcan and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,900

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in SN3 6EU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (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 - 9/10 (very high )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (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 - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 4/10 (below 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) - 1/10 (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 Fairlawn are based on 7 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 Fairlawn, Swindon, SN3 6EU

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN3 6EU

Average Price
£546,718

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£546,718

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fairlawn

Average Price
£523,324

Semi-Detached
£468,274

Terraced
£411,936

Detached
£556,611

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on FairlawnStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
42 Fairlawn, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building	£595,000	2026-02-05	£595,000
58 Fairlawn, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building	£655,000	2025-02-19	£653,673
51 Fairlawn, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building	£510,000	2024-12-12	£501,347
46 Fairlawn, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building	£605,000	2024-11-29	£594,143
43 Fairlawn, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building	£501,000	2024-08-08	£498,470

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN3 6EU

Employment

SN3 6EU 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in SN3 6EU 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	68
Full-Time Employee	50
Self-Employed	20
Part-Time Employee	17
Looking after home or family	13
Student (economically inactive)	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Unemployed	4

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Education	13
Transport and storage	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Construction	8
Financial and insurance activities	7
Information and communication	7
Manufacturing	5
Human health and social work activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Real estate activities	3
Other	2
Administrative and support service activities	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Liden Infants' School Liden Drive , SN3 6EX	- not rated	255 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Liden Primary and Nursery School Liden Primary & Nursery School, Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX	- not rated	274 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Liden Academy Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX	3out of 4	274 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Liden Junior School Liden Drive , SN3 6EX	- not rated	274 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Eldene Junior School Colingsmead , Eldene SN3 3TQ	- not rated	836 yd	Community school	No	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	1,487 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Dorcan Academy St Paul's Drive , Covingham SN3 5DA	3out of 4	1,487 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Churchfields School Salcombe Grove , SN3 1HQ	- not rated	2,271 yd	Foundation school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Oakfield School Marlowe Avenue , Walcot SN3 3HW	- not rated	2,364 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Churchfields Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER	- not rated	2,367 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	2,168 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY	- not rated	4,760 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX	2out of 4	258 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX	- not rated	274 yd	Community special school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD	3out of 4	2,157 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nyland School Nyland Road , Nythe SN3 3RD	- not rated	2,157 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Priory College Swindon Fairview House , 43 Bath Road SN1 4AS	- not rated	3,400 yd	Special post 16 institution	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	Distance
Richard Jefferies Museum	Marlborough Road, Swindon	587 yd
Coate Water Cafe	Coate Water Country Park, Marlborough Road	587 yd
Servest Catering (c/o Post Office Depot)	Unit 4, Wheatstone Road	857 yd
Swindon Mail Centre	Royal Mail House, Rowland Hill Close	956 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Spotted Cow	Coate Lane, Coate		587 yd
The Sun Inn	Marlborough Road, Swindon		587 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Liden Pizza & Kebab Ltd	Unit 3, Liden Centre		261 yd
Eldene Chinese Takeaway Ltd	Unit 2, Dorcan Way Centre		966 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	Unit 1, Liden Centre		261 yd
Morrisons	Unit 1, Dorcan Way Centre		974 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Liden Community Centre LIDEN CENTRE		214 yd
Liden Primary And Nursery School LIDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL LIDEN PRIMARY SCHOOL LIDEN DRIVE	grass pitches	255 yd
You Fit (Swindon)	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	633 yd
Eldene Primary School COLINGSMEAD	grass pitches	852 yd
Fit4Less (Swindon) (Closed) Eldene Drive	health and fitness suite	872 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	134.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	49.9 Mbit/s

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

Overview of SN3 6EU