North Bank Rise, Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 8RA

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN4 8RA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.8%	51.4%	-1.4%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	47.2%	48.6%	1.4%	49.0%	-0.4%

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 SN4 8RA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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%	18.7%	-1.2%	37.9%	-19.2%
Married: Opposite sex	60.7%	58.6%	-2.1%	44.2%	14.4%
Separated	2.6%	2.4%	-0.2%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	4.9%	9.2%	4.3%	9.1%	0.1%
Widowed	12%	11.2%	-0.8%	6.1%	5.1%

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	41.3%	45.2%	3.9%	48.4%	-3.2%
Good health	35.4%	35.5%	0.1%	33.6%	1.9%
Fair health	18%	14.7%	-3.3%	12.7%	2.0%
Bad health	3.9%	3.6%	-0.3%	4.0%	-0.4%
Very bad health	1.3%	1.1%	-0.2%	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	21.3%	18.7%	-2.6%	18.2%	0.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.9%	10.3%	-3.6%	9.6%	0.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	11.9%	-2.0%	13.4%	-1.5%
Apprenticeship	6.4%	7.1%	0.7%	5.3%	1.8%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.7%	19.8%	7.1%	16.9%	2.9%
Degree or Similar	25.5%	27.4%	1.9%	33.8%	-6.4%
Other	6.4%	4.8%	-1.6%	2.8%	2.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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)
Bangladeshi	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.1%	-1.1%
Chinese	3%	1.8%	-1.2%	0.7%	1.1%
Indian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	3.1%	-2.0%
Other Asian	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	3.3%	1.8%	-1.5%	0.8%	1.0%
White	92.1%	91.8%	-0.3%	81.4%	10.4%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
Other	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.9%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.3% 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	94.8%	90.3%	-4.5%	83.2%	7.1%
European Union	0.7%	4.3%	3.6%	6.1%	-1.8%
Africa	2.3%	1.4%	-0.9%	2.7%	-1.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.3%	2.2%	0.9%	5.6%	-3.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0.3%	1.4%	1.1%	0.3%	1.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94.4%	90%	-4.4%	83.2%	6.8%
10+ Years	0.7%	7.5%	6.8%	9.8%	-2.3%
5-10 Years	1%	1.1%	0.1%	2.9%	-1.8%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.7%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.5%
Less than 2 years	3.3%	0.7%	-2.6%	1.9%	-1.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.3%	76.7%	5.6%
Poland	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Romania	1.1%	0.9%	0.2%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	1.1%	0.3%	0.8%
Oceania	0.7%	0.1%	0.6%
No passport held	13.7%	13.5%	0.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.2%	37.2%	-1.0%
Christian	54.1%	46.2%	7.9%
Buddhist	1.1%	0.5%	0.6%
Sikh	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
Not answered	8.2%	6.0%	2.2%

Safety

Is North Bank Rise Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Bank Rise was 12.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.8% lower than the Royal Wootton Bassett East average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.

North Bank Rise has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Royal Wootton Bassett East and the 182nd lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.5%.

🔎 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. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,900

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SN4 8RA, 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 - 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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 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 - 7/10 (above 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) - 5/10 (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) - 2/10 (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 North Bank Rise are based on 12 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Wiltshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for North Bank Rise, Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 8RA

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN4 8RA

Average Price
£545,725

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£545,725

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for North Bank Rise

Average Price
£553,374

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£553,374

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on North Bank RiseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 North Bank Rise, Swindon, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£495,000	2021-08-18	£576,456
2 North Bank Rise, Swindon, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£410,000	2021-01-08	£472,574
The Orchard North Bank Rise, Swindon, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£410,000	2020-12-11	£473,113
8 North Bank Rise, Swindon, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£425,000	2018-10-30	£508,392
Maple House North Bank Rise, Swindon, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2016-10-04	£377,709

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN4 8RA

Employment

SN4 8RA 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 8RA 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	88
Full-Time Employee	81
Part-Time Employee	37
Self-Employed	25
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	6
Other	4
Looking after home or family	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Long-Term Sick or disabled	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Human health and social work activities	16
Education	14
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	14
Manufacturing	12
Construction	12
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Other	9
Information and communication	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Longleaze Primary School Byron Avenue , Royal Wootton Bassett SN4 8BA	3out of 4	188 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
St Bartholomew's Primary Academy The Rosary , Royal Wootton Bassett SN4 8AZ	2out of 4	363 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Noremarsh Junior School Clarendon Drive , Royal Wootton Bassett SN4 8BT	2out of 4	624 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wootton Bassett Infants' School High Street , Royal Wootton Bassett SN4 7BS	2out of 4	1,092 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School The Butts , Lydiard Millicent SN5 3LR	3out of 4	3,782 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Lime Kiln , Royal Wootton Bassett SN4 7HG	4out of 4	797 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Lydiard Park Academy Grange Park Way , Grange Park SN5 6HN	3out of 4	3,997 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bradon Forest School The Peak , Purton SN5 4AT	3out of 4	5,279 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Over The Horizons	Horizons College, Interface Business Park	763 yd
Oriental Aroma	50 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett	787 yd
Dandelion Gifts and Coffee Shop	49 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett	787 yd
The Butchers Mate	120A High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett	819 yd
Brambles	First And Second Floors, 132 High Street	822 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Woodshaw Inn	Garraways, Royal Wootton Bassett	436 yd
The Angel Hotel	The Angel, High Street	787 yd
Conservative Club	53 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett	787 yd
The Red Lion	High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett	787 yd
Wootton Bassett Bowls Club	Tanners Close, Royal Wootton Bassett	813 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lees Fish and Chips	Unit 3, Woodshaw Centre	436 yd
Peking House	Unit 2, Woodshaw Centre	436 yd
Golden City	38B Gainsborough Avenue, Royal Wootton Bassett	513 yd
New Gourmet Oriental	116 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett	709 yd
China Chef	119 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett	709 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Tesco Express	Unit 4, Woodshaw Centre	436 yd
Iceland	121-123 High Street, Royal Wootton Bassett	709 yd
Sainsbury's	Sainsburys, Borough Fields	966 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Longleaze Primary School Byron Avenue	grass pitches	263 yd
St Bartholomew'S Primary Academy THE ROSARY	grass pitches	483 yd
Noremarsh Community Junior School Clarendon Drive	grass pitches	671 yd
Lime Kiln Leisure Centre LIME KILN	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	814 yd
Royal Wootton Bassett Academy LIME KILN	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	922 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	52.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	70.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	9.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	9.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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