Cowleaze is in Purton, Swindon and in Wiltshire district. SN5 4FY is located in the Purton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Wiltshire. This postcode has been in use since 2016-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cowleaze, Purton, Swindon, SN5 4FY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN5 4FW, SN5 4GE, SN5 4GF, SN5 4FU, SN5 4GA, SN5 4GB, SN5 4FX, SN5 4FN, SN5 4FZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN5 4FY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.1% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.9% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 24.4% | 35.2% | 10.8% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 46% | -11.3% | 44.2% | 1.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Separated | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 12.1% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 2.7% | -4.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 (87%) 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 | 49% | 60% | 11.0% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 27% | -9.4% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10.3% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.2% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around SN5 4FY this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 8.1% | -9.9% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 10.5% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 17.9% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | 0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 18.6% | 7.8% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 36.5% | 4.0% | 33.8% | 2.7% |
| Other | 2.4% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 95.6% | 79.6% | -16.0% | 81.4% | -1.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 81.3% 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 | 91.3% | 81.3% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -1.9% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 7.4% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 81.1% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 10.5% | 9.6% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 4.9% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 1% | -3.7% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.3% | 76.7% | -2.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 2.2% | 0.2% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.7% | 37.2% | 6.5% |
| Christian | 42.5% | 46.2% | -3.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowleaze was 72.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.4% higher than the Purton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cowleaze has the 2nd highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Purton and the 398th highest crime rate of 1,620 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 268.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Cowleaze, Swindon, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2026-01-05 | £118,943 |
| 104 Cowleaze, Swindon, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-12-19 | £354,990 |
| 64 Cowleaze, Swindon, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £299,000 | 2025-10-03 | £299,295 |
| 106 Cowleaze, Swindon, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2025-06-26 | £476,728 |
| 64 Cowleaze, Swindon, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-06-20 | £319,461 |
SN5 4FY area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
SN5 4FY 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 141 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy The Buffer , Purton SN5 4GT | - not rated | 89 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peatmoor Community Primary School Pepperbox Hill , Peatmoor SN5 5DP | - not rated | 531 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peatmoor Community Primary School Pepperbox Hill , Peatmoor SN5 5DP | 3out of 4 | 531 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Field Primary School Cartwright Drive , Shaw SN5 5SB | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Field Primary School Cartwright Drive , Shaw SN5 5SB | 3out of 4 | 1,404 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Hreod Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | - not rated | 2,286 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,286 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradon Forest School The Peak , Purton SN5 4AT | 3out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradon Forest School The Peak , Purton SN5 4AT | - not rated | 2,627 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Park School The Learning Campus , Redhouse Way SN25 2ND | 3out of 4 | 2,942 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 4,142 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon Academy Beech Avenue , SN2 1JR | 3out of 4 | 3,818 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Community School Wheatley Park 25-27 Moredon Road , Rodbourne Cheney SN25 3DF | - not rated | 2,664 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB | - not rated | 2,706 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB | 3out of 4 | 2,706 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecroft Education Trust Unit 3 , The Old Brickyard SN2 2NP | - not rated | 2,867 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley Court School St Paul's Street , Gorse Hill SN25 1PT | - not rated | 2,882 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mantra | Unit 2, Peatmoor Village Centre | 645 yd | |
| Bengal Square | Unit 2, Peatmoor Village Centre | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Edge | Midwinter Close, Peatmoor | 628 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Chinese Takeaway | Unit 5, Peatmoor Village Centre | 645 yd | |
| Roughmoor Fish & Chip Shop | Unit 4, Peatmoor Village Centre | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | Unit 1, Peatmoor Village Centre | 645 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peatmoor Community Primary School PEPPERBOX HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 529 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 | 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 254.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 38.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.