Wharf Road, Wroughton, Swindon, SN4 9LJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN4 9LJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.5%	51.6%	-0.9%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	47.5%	48.4%	0.9%	49.0%	-0.6%

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 9LJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.1% 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	16%	17.3%	1.3%	37.9%	-20.6%
Married: Opposite sex	62.3%	61.1%	-1.2%	44.2%	16.9%
Separated	1.8%	0.4%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Divorced	6.8%	8.8%	2.0%	9.1%	-0.3%
Widowed	13.2%	12.4%	-0.8%	6.1%	6.3%

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	30.2%	37.3%	7.1%	48.4%	-11.1%
Good health	44.5%	37.9%	-6.6%	33.6%	4.3%
Fair health	21.6%	18%	-3.6%	12.7%	5.3%
Bad health	3%	5.2%	2.2%	4.0%	1.2%
Very bad health	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	1.2%	0.4%

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.

This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	32.4%	18%	-14.4%	18.2%	-0.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.5%	14.1%	0.6%	9.6%	4.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	16.9%	3.0%	13.4%	3.5%
Apprenticeship	5.3%	9.9%	4.6%	5.3%	4.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.8%	15.8%	3.0%	16.9%	-1.1%
Degree or Similar	17.8%	21.5%	3.7%	33.8%	-12.3%
Other	4.3%	3.9%	-0.4%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.2% 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%	1%	1.0%	1.1%	-0.1%
Indian	0%	1%	1.0%	3.1%	-2.1%
Other Asian	0%	2.3%	2.3%	1.6%	0.7%
Black African	0.3%	2%	1.7%	2.5%	-0.5%
Mixed White and Asian	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	97.7%	92.2%	-5.5%	81.4%	10.8%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller	1%	0%	-1.0%	0.1%	-0.1%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 93.4% 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	94.4%	93.4%	-1.0%	83.2%	10.2%
European Union	1.7%	1.6%	-0.1%	6.1%	-4.5%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	1%	2.6%	1.6%	2.7%	-0.1%
Middle East and Asia	2%	2%	0.0%	5.6%	-3.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.7%	93.4%	-0.3%	83.2%	10.2%
10+ Years	0.3%	4.3%	4.0%	9.8%	-5.5%
5-10 Years	0.7%	1.6%	0.9%	2.9%	-1.3%
2-5 Years	0.7%	0.3%	-0.4%	2.2%	-1.9%
Less than 2 years	4.7%	0.3%	-4.4%	1.9%	-1.6%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	80.1%	76.7%	3.4%
Spain	1.6%	0.4%	1.2%
Central and Western Africa	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Southern Asia	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%
South-East Asia	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	17.3%	13.5%	3.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	27.8%	37.2%	-9.4%
Christian	63.7%	46.2%	17.5%
Hindu	2%	1.7%	0.3%
Jewish	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Muslim	1%	6.5%	-5.5%
Not answered	4.9%	6.0%	-1.1%

Safety

Is Wharf Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wharf Road was 6.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.0% lower than the Chiseldon and Lawn average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Wharf Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 108 local areas in Chiseldon and Lawn and the 25th lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£51,200

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SN4 9LJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 5/10 (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 - 1/10 (very 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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 3/10 (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 Wharf Road are based on 2 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 Wharf Road, Wroughton, Swindon, SN4 9LJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN4 9LJ

Average Price
£327,366

Semi-Detached
£318,864

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£369,879

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Wharf Road

Average Price
£350,724

Semi-Detached
£350,724

Terraced
no sales

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Wharf Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
38 Wharf Road, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building	£372,500	2025-10-13	£372,500
74 Wharf Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£245,000	2025-08-15	£244,286
106 Wharf Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£322,500	2024-08-12	£332,214
98 Wharf Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£307,500	2024-07-02	£320,299
88 Wharf Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2024-06-10	£263,347

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN4 9LJ

Employment

SN4 9LJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 9LJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 50% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	143
Full-Time Employee	81
Part-Time Employee	26
Self-Employed	14
Looking after home or family	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3
Unemployed	1
Other	0

Employment Industry

Financial and insurance activities	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	17
Administrative and support service activities	13
Construction	13
Human health and social work activities	13
Manufacturing	12
Education	12
Information and communication	8
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	7
Transport and storage	7
Other	5
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Professional, scientific and technical activities	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wroughton Junior School Inverary Road , Wroughton SN4 9DL	3out of 4	763 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Wroughton Infant School Wharf Road , Wroughton SN4 9LE	4out of 4	828 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
East Wichel Primary School & Nursery Staldon Road , East Wichel SN1 7AG	3out of 4	1,872 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Kingfisher CE Academy Peglars Way , SN1 7DA	- not rated	2,068 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Croft Primary School Marlborough Lane , SN3 1RA	4out of 4	2,921 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	841 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Deanery CE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA	- not rated	2,145 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE	3out of 4	2,713 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET	1out of 4	4,043 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
Lawn Manor Academy Salcombe Grove , SN3 1ER	2out of 4	4,400 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	4,904 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL	3out of 4	5,260 yd	Pupil referral unit	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	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Beehive Cafe	7 High Street, Wroughton		895 yd
Nana's Tea Room Ltd	7 High Street, Wroughton		895 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Iron Horse	Kerrs Way, Wroughton	434 yd
The Fox & Hounds	The Fox And Hounds, 1 Markham Road	643 yd
The Carters Rest	58 High Street, Wroughton	756 yd
White Hart	21 High Street, Wroughton	848 yd
Wroughton Bowls Club	Barrett Way, Wroughton	913 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wroughton Pizza & Kebab House	4B Wharf Road, Wroughton	652 yd
Bombay Spice Ltd	3 Ellendune Centre, Wroughton	717 yd
Ellendune Chinese Takeaway	4 Ellendune Centre, Wroughton	717 yd
Great Western Fryer	78 High Street, Wroughton	756 yd
Doon Valley Takeaway	3 High Street, Wroughton	848 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco	9 Ellendune Centre, Wroughton		717 yd
The Cooperative Foodstore	47 Devizes Road, Wroughton		1,045 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Maunsell Way MAUNSELL WAY	grass pitches	384 yd
Wroughton Junior School INVERARY ROAD	grass pitches	702 yd
Ridgeway Leisure Centre RIDGEWAY SCHOOL RIDGEWAY SCHOOL INVERARY ROAD	grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	788 yd
Wroughton Ellendune Community Centre BARRETT WAY		937 yd
Weir Field THE WEIR FIELD THE WEIR FIELD DEVIZES ROAD	grass pitches	985 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	17.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	70.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	1.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	35 Mbit/s

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