Witts Lane, Purton, Swindon, SN5 4ES

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN5 4ES is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	54.4%	51.5%	-2.9%	51.0%	0.5%
Male	45.6%	48.5%	2.9%	49.0%	-0.5%

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 SN5 4ES there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 61.3% 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	17.7%	18.9%	1.2%	37.9%	-19.0%
Married: Opposite sex	67.7%	61.3%	-6.4%	44.2%	17.1%
Separated	0.4%	1.3%	0.9%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	7.7%	7.1%	-0.6%	9.1%	-2.0%
Widowed	6.5%	11.3%	4.8%	6.1%	5.2%

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	42.5%	45.2%	2.7%	48.4%	-3.2%
Good health	38.4%	38.5%	0.1%	33.6%	4.9%
Fair health	12.9%	12.2%	-0.7%	12.7%	-0.5%
Bad health	4.1%	3.7%	-0.4%	4.0%	-0.3%
Very bad health	2%	0.4%	-1.6%	1.2%	-0.8%

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	21.4%	19.1%	-2.3%	18.2%	0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.3%	8.1%	-7.2%	9.6%	-1.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.3%	17.4%	2.1%	13.4%	4.0%
Apprenticeship	7.7%	9.7%	2.0%	5.3%	4.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.5%	14.4%	-0.1%	16.9%	-2.5%
Degree or Similar	24.2%	30.9%	6.7%	33.8%	-2.9%
Other	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	2.8%	-2.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.6% 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)
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	99.7%	99.6%	-0.1%	81.4%	18.2%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 95.9% 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	97.6%	95.9%	-1.7%	83.2%	12.7%
European Union	1.4%	2.2%	0.8%	6.1%	-3.9%
Africa	0.3%	0.4%	0.1%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	0%	0.7%	0.7%	5.6%	-4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.3%	-0.6%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	97.3%	95.9%	-1.4%	83.2%	12.7%
10+ Years	0%	4.1%	4.1%	9.8%	-5.7%
Less than 2 years	2.7%	0%	-2.7%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.5%	76.7%	4.8%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
No passport held	17.7%	13.5%	4.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	40%	37.2%	2.8%
Christian	53.7%	46.2%	7.5%
Jewish	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	5.6%	6.0%	-0.4%

Safety

Is Witts Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Witts Lane was 24.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.8% lower than the Purton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Witts Lane has the 6th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Purton and the 478th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.1%.

🔎 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. 83% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£56,500

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in SN5 4ES, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 2/10 (very 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 - 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 8/10 (high )
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 - 8/10 (high )
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) - 6/10 (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 Witts Lane are based on 75 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 Witts Lane, Purton, Swindon, SN5 4ES

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN5 4ES

Average Price
£556,413

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£556,413

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Witts Lane

Average Price
£424,622

Semi-Detached
£336,566

Terraced
£292,071

Detached
£530,691

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Witts LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Barbers Cottage Witts Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£675,000	2025-02-17	£691,397
45 Witts Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£550,000	2023-07-17	£574,407
27 Witts Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2023-06-28	£258,691
39A Witts Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2021-03-30	£447,683
Meadowstone House Common Farm Witts Lane, Swindon, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£600,000	2018-05-04	£731,566

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN5 4ES

Employment

SN5 4ES 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 SN5 4ES area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 38% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	88
Full-Time Employee	82
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	16
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	2
Other	1
Student (economically inactive)	1

Employment Industry

Education	20
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Manufacturing	17
Human health and social work activities	14
Financial and insurance activities	12
Other	11
Construction	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Transport and storage	7
Administrative and support service activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	6
Information and communication	6
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Purton College Road , Purton SN5 4AR	3out of 4	936 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School The Butts , Lydiard Millicent SN5 3LR	3out of 4	2,633 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy The Buffer , Purton SN5 4GT	3out of 4	3,009 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Peatmoor Community Primary School Pepperbox Hill , Peatmoor SN5 5DP	3out of 4	3,362 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Oakhurst Community Primary School Pioneer Road , Oakhurst SN25 2HY	3out of 4	3,381 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bradon Forest School The Peak , Purton SN5 4AT	3out of 4	965 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Abbey Park School The Learning Campus , Redhouse Way SN25 2ND	1out of 4	4,255 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Lydiard Park Academy Grange Park Way , Grange Park SN5 6HN	3out of 4	4,757 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Great Western Academy William Morris Way , Tadpole Garden Village SN25 2PP	- not rated	5,040 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ	3out of 4	5,200 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB	3out of 4	3,935 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Uplands School The Learning Campus , Tadpole Lane SN25 2NB	4out of 4	4,246 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Churchward School William Morris Way , SN25 2PP	- not rated	5,411 yd	Free schools special	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	Distance
The Maharajah	6 High Street, Purton	661 yd
PIPS, Purton Community Cafe	Silver Threads Hall, High Street	728 yd
Spice Express	6 The Parade, Pavenhill	1,052 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Purton Working Mens Club	9 Station Road, Purton	511 yd
The Angel Hotel	High Street, Purton	688 yd
Purton Red House Limited	Church Street, Purton	892 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Purton Pizza &Grill	4 The Parade, Pavenhill	1,052 yd
Purton Thai	8 The Parade, Pavenhill	1,052 yd
The Four Seasons	9 The Parade, Pavenhill	1,052 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-op Food	Co-Operative Food, Harford House, 1 Station Road		656 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Purton Fc (The Redhouse) CHURCH STREET	grass pitches	819 yd
St. Mary'S C Of E Primary School ST MARYS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL ST MARYS C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL COLLEGE ROAD	grass pitches	862 yd
Bradon Forest School THE PEAK	grass pitches, health and fitness suite	896 yd
Purton Tennis Club Church Street	tennis courts	916 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	68.8%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	68.8%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	68.8%

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	34.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	93.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	500 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	500 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	70.9 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	500 Mbit/s

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