SN4 9QN is in Costow, Swindon and Swindon district. SN4 9QN is located in the Wroughton and Wichelstowe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Costow, Swindon, SN4 9QN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN4 9QN has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.4% of the population being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.2% | 56.4% | 7.2% | 51.0% | 5.4% |
| Male | 50.8% | 43.6% | -7.2% | 49.0% | -5.4% |
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 | 26.8% | 37% | 10.2% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 45.2% | -6.3% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 8.2% | 4.6% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 8.2% | -2.6% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48% | 54.8% | 6.8% | 48.4% | 6.4% |
| Good health | 34.3% | 29.6% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 10.3% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 24.2% | 21.1% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 10% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 13.3% | 0.4% | 13.4% | -0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.2% | -0.4% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 11.5% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -5.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 39.4% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 5.6% |
| Other | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 76.5% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 4.8% | 1.8% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 0% | -2.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 77.4% | 76.5% | -0.9% | 81.4% | -4.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.6% | 12.6% | 11.0% | 0.1% | 12.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 81.4% 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 | 82.7% | 81.4% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 8.7% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 4% | 0.6% | -3.4% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 4.9% | -2.8% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 81.4% | -0.9% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.1% | 7.7% | 9.8% | -1.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 3.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.7% | 1.7% | -10.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32% | 37.2% | -5.2% |
| Christian | 56.3% | 46.2% | 10.1% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SN4 9QN was 179.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 164.5% higher than the Chiseldon and Lawn average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
SN4 9QN has the 10th highest crime rate of 109 local areas in Chiseldon and Lawn and the 76th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3A The Bungalow, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £361,616 | 2025-12-19 | £354,773 |
| 4 Old Barn, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £1,000,000 | 2022-12-05 | £992,944 |
| 4A, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £925,000 | 2022-11-15 | £909,306 |
| 3 Costow Farm Cottages, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-12-17 | £469,048 |
| Willow Cottage, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £396,000 | 2019-08-27 | £493,766 |
SN4 9QN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SN4 9QN 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Hill Primary School Uxbridge Road , Freshbrook SN5 8UT | - not rated | 1,399 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Freshbrook Primary School Worsley Road , Freshbrook SN5 8NU | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School Worsley Road , Freshbrook SN5 8NU | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School Worsley Road , Freshbrook SN5 8NU | - not rated | 1,540 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Toothill Primary School Stokesay Drive , Toothill SN5 8DR | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Deanery CofE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,228 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery CE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | - not rated | 2,228 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greendown Community School Grange Park Way , Grange Park SN5 6HN | - not rated | 2,664 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydiard Park Academy Grange Park Way , Grange Park SN5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 2,664 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College Inverary Road , Wroughton SN4 9DJ | - not rated | 3,397 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY | - not rated | 5,226 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons College Bincknoll Lane , Unit 5 SN4 8QQ | - not rated | 3,891 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wizard Education 28 Eastcott Hill , SN1 3JG | - not rated | 4,546 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory College Swindon Fairview House , 43 Bath Road SN1 4AS | - not rated | 4,684 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecroft Education Trust Unit 3 , The Old Brickyard SN2 2NP | - not rated | 4,986 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | - not rated | 5,383 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studley Grange Garden Centre | Studley Grange Farm, Studley | 912 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 90.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.