Nightwood Copse is in Peatmoor, Swindon and in Swindon district. SN5 5DD is located in the Shaw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1996-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Nightwood Copse, Peatmoor, Swindon, SN5 5DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN5 5DL, SN5 5DN, SN5 5HB, SN5 5DB, SN5 5DW, SN5 5AU, SN5 5DP, SN5 5AX, SN5 5AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN5 5DD is primarily male, with 55.6% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.7% | 44.4% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 52.3% | 55.6% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 | 33.9% | 33.2% | -0.7% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 50.6% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 12.4% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
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 (90.9%) 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 | 56.5% | 56.9% | 0.4% | 48.4% | 8.5% |
| Good health | 36.4% | 34% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 5.8% | 7.3% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -5.4% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 8.1% | 10.7% | 2.6% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 13.2% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.8% | 21.1% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 7.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 19% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 34.3% | 29.8% | -4.5% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 1% | -1.9% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 89.6% | 85.8% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 4.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 86.7% | 86.1% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 5.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 86.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 8.3% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -1.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 2.1% | -1.8% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.2% | 2.4% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.8% | 1% | -4.8% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 76.7% | 6.6% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.5% | 37.2% | 1.3% |
| Christian | 52.4% | 46.2% | 6.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 3.8% | 6.5% | -2.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Nightwood Copse was 24.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.6% lower than the Shaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Nightwood Copse has the 9th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Shaw and the 152nd lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nightwood Copse, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £123,500 | 2025-04-14 | £120,441 |
| 36 Nightwood Copse, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2023-12-20 | £117,403 |
| 3 Nightwood Copse, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2023-07-21 | £114,545 |
| 1 Nightwood Copse, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £116,000 | 2023-06-27 | £110,727 |
| 24 Nightwood Copse, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £120,000 | 2022-12-16 | £114,085 |
SN5 5DD 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 | 127 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peatmoor Community Primary School Pepperbox Hill , Peatmoor SN5 5DP | - not rated | 181 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peatmoor Community Primary School Pepperbox Hill , Peatmoor SN5 5DP | 3out of 4 | 181 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy The Buffer , Purton SN5 4GT | - not rated | 531 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Field Primary School Cartwright Drive , Shaw SN5 5SB | - not rated | 785 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Field Primary School Cartwright Drive , Shaw SN5 5SB | 3out of 4 | 785 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 | 2,262 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,262 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greendown Community School Grange Park Way , Grange Park SN5 6HN | - not rated | 2,426 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydiard Park Academy Grange Park Way , Grange Park SN5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradon Forest School The Peak , Purton SN5 4AT | 3out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,922 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 | 3,837 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecroft Education Trust Unit 3 , The Old Brickyard SN2 2NP | - not rated | 2,673 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Wheatley Park 25-27 Moredon Road , Rodbourne Cheney SN25 3DF | - not rated | 2,733 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley Court School St Paul's Street , Gorse Hill SN25 1PT | - not rated | 3,142 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB | - not rated | 3,277 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB | 3out of 4 | 3,277 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | 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 | 142 yd | |
| Bengal Square | Unit 2, Peatmoor Village Centre | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Edge | Midwinter Close, Peatmoor | 202 yd | |
| The Nine Elms Pub | Old Shaw Lane, Swindon | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Chinese Takeaway | Unit 5, Peatmoor Village Centre | 142 yd | |
| Roughmoor Fish & Chip Shop | Unit 4, Peatmoor Village Centre | 142 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | Unit 1, Peatmoor Village Centre | 142 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peatmoor Community Primary School PEPPERBOX HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 183 yd |
| 24 Hr Gym SENSOR HOUSE SENSOR HOUSE LANGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 647 yd |
| Brook Field Primary School Cartwright Drive | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 811 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 | 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 | 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 | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.