New Road is in Chiseldon, Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN4 0LU 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 New Road, Chiseldon, Swindon, SN4 0LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN4 0LY, SN4 0LQ, SN4 0LZ, SN4 0LX, SN4 0LH, SN4 0JL, SN4 0NE, SN4 0LF, SN4 0LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN4 0LU 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 | 51.7% | 50% | -1.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50% | 1.7% | 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 | 20.4% | 27.2% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -10.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 62% | 49.8% | -12.2% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 10% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 11.3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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 | 50.4% | 48.1% | -2.3% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 37.2% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 21.1% | 14.9% | -6.2% | 18.2% | -3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.6% | 7.1% | -2.5% | 9.6% | -2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13.6% | -0.1% | 13.4% | 0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 18.1% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.5% | 37.9% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 5.4% | 2.3% | -3.1% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 95.9% | 94.7% | -1.2% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 89.2% 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 | 90.2% | 89.2% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 6.0% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 3.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 89.4% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 9.2% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 0.8% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.4% | 0.3% | -5.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.8% | 76.7% | 5.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.3% | 37.2% | 1.1% |
| Christian | 53.9% | 46.2% | 7.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Road was 75.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.5% higher than the Chiseldon and Lawn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 108 local areas in Chiseldon and Lawn and the 251st highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -90.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 New Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-07-15 | £390,459 |
| 30 New Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2021-04-13 | £282,572 |
| 40 New Road, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £272,000 | 2020-06-26 | £326,986 |
| Rose House New Road, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2019-11-08 | £446,116 |
| 46 New Road, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2019-02-21 | £502,500 |
SN4 0LU 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 SN4 0LU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Education | 18 |
| Information and communication | 17 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 723 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Badbury Park Primary School Rainscombe Road , Coate SN3 6ER | - not rated | 2,962 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liden Academy Liden Academy, Liden Drive , Liden SN3 6EX | - not rated | 3,912 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Primary Cleeve Lawn , SN3 1LE | 3out of 4 | 4,292 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wanborough Primary School The Beanlands , Wanborough SN4 0EJ | 3out of 4 | 4,688 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 | 4,755 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER | 2out of 4 | 5,391 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 | 3,913 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 | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patriots Arms | 6 New Road, Chiseldon | 54 yd | |
| Chiseldon Sports & Social Club Ltd | 6 Draycot Road, Chiseldon | 423 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calley Memorial Hall DRAYCOTT ROAD | 305 yd | |
| Chiseldon Recreation Ground HODSON ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 437 yd |
| Chiseldon Primary School CASTLEVIEW ROAD | grass pitches | 662 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 | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 75.0% |
| 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 | 25.0% |
| Median download speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 24.38 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 24.38 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.3 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.