Norris Close is in Chiseldon, Swindon and in Swindon district. SN4 0LP is located in the Chiseldon and Lawn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Norris Close, Chiseldon, Swindon, SN4 0LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN4 0LR, SN4 0LW, SN4 0NB, SN4 0LE, SN4 0JL, SN4 0LT, SN4 0LS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN4 0LP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.2% | -1.4% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.8% | 1.4% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 SN4 0LP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 22.3% | 23.8% | 1.5% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 56.5% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 9.4% | -2.7% | 9.1% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 8.1% | -1.7% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 41.9% | 36.1% | -5.8% | 48.4% | -12.3% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 42.4% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 8.8% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 15.3% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.9% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 24.7% | 15.6% | -9.1% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14% | 8.5% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 15.2% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7.9% | 9.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.7% | 16.1% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 31.3% | 4.8% | 33.8% | -2.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.5% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 96.8% | 96.5% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 15.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 93.7% 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 | 96% | 93.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 10.5% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.3% | 92.6% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 9.8% | -7.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83% | 76.7% | 6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.6% | 13.5% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.3% | 37.2% | -1.9% |
| Christian | 59.6% | 46.2% | 13.4% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Norris Close was 3.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.4% lower than the Chiseldon and Lawn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Norris Close has the lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Chiseldon and Lawn and the 6th lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 Norris Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2024-03-08 | £296,777 |
| 23 Norris Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-12-22 | £413,710 |
| 7 Norris Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-07-14 | £368,552 |
| 5 Norris Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £229,000 | 2021-01-14 | £280,375 |
| 9 Norris Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2020-12-11 | £331,364 |
SN4 0LP 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 SN4 0LP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Full-Time Employee | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chiseldon Primary & Nursery School Castle View Road , Chiseldon SN4 0NS | 3out of 4 | 1,148 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Badbury Park Primary School Rainscombe Road , Coate SN3 6ER | - not rated | 3,062 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liden Academy Liden Academy, Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX | - not rated | 4,088 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Primary Cleeve Lawn , SN3 1LE | 3out of 4 | 4,227 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wroughton Infant School Wharf Road , Wroughton SN4 9LE | 4out of 4 | 4,519 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College Inverary Road , Wroughton SN4 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 4,436 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 5,363 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chalet School Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX | 2out of 4 | 4,088 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Trees Farm LLP | The Ridgeway, Chiseldon | 890 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiseldon Sports & Social Club Ltd | 6 Draycot Road, Chiseldon | 265 yd | |
| Patriots Arms | 6 New Road, Chiseldon | 380 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calley Memorial Hall DRAYCOTT ROAD | 139 yd | |
| Chiseldon Recreation Ground HODSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 213 yd |
| Chiseldon Primary School CASTLEVIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,076 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 | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 26.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 2.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.