Cartwright Drive is in Shaw, Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN5 5QL is located in the Shaw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cartwright Drive, Shaw, Swindon, SN5 5QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN5 5QR, SN5 5QX, SN5 5QW, SN5 5SH, SN5 5SE, SN5 5QN, SN5 5QH, SN5 5QT, SN5 5SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN5 5QL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.3% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 | 27.9% | 38% | 10.1% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.6% | 50.8% | -9.8% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 1.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 7.9% | -0.9% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 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 (87.2%) 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 | 49.8% | 48.2% | -1.6% | 48.4% | -0.2% |
| Good health | 40.8% | 39% | -1.8% | 33.6% | 5.4% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 11.1% | 3.0% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 10.4% | 14.1% | 3.7% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 12.4% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 18.3% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 4.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.9% | 24.9% | 7.0% | 16.9% | 8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.1% | 24.1% | -3.0% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 4% | 2.5% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7.2% | 2.9% | -4.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 83.2% | 87.6% | 4.4% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 85.9% 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 | 85% | 85.9% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 7.8% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 0.7% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 5.2% | -2.3% | 5.6% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.7% | 85.9% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 2.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 2.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 1.6% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 0% | -6.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.3% | 76.7% | 4.6% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.5% | 13.5% | -2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cartwright Drive was 48.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the Mannington and Western average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cartwright Drive has the 28th highest crime rate of 56 local areas in Mannington and Western and the 347th lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 79% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Cartwright Drive, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-11-04 | £407,959 |
| 10 Cartwright Drive, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2018-08-24 | £403,921 |
| 4 Cartwright Drive, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £275,500 | 2016-12-02 | £351,058 |
| 6 Cartwright Drive, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-02-06 | £385,368 |
| 4 Cartwright Drive, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £82,000 | 1998-07-27 | £316,745 |
SN5 5QL 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 | 124 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Field Primary School Cartwright Drive , Shaw SN5 5SB | - not rated | 365 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Field Primary School Cartwright Drive , Shaw SN5 5SB | 3out of 4 | 365 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Ridge Primary School Ridge Green , Shaw SN5 5PU | - not rated | 710 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Ridge Primary School Ridge Green , Shaw SN5 5PU | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salt Way Primary School Pearl Road , Middleleaze SN5 5TD | - not rated | 910 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greendown Community School Grange Park Way , Grange Park SN5 6HN | - not rated | 1,803 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydiard Park Academy Grange Park Way , Grange Park SN5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 1,803 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | - not rated | 2,162 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,162 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | - not rated | 3,078 yd | University technical college | 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 | 3,386 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 | 3,667 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 | 2,253 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 | 2,717 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | - not rated | 3,202 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakley Court School St Paul's Street , Gorse Hill SN25 1PT | - not rated | 3,378 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB | - not rated | 4,009 yd | Community special school | 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 | 888 yd | |
| Bengal Square | Unit 2, Peatmoor Village Centre | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Inn | Unit 4, Ramleaze House | 479 yd | |
| The Nine Elms Pub | Old Shaw Lane, Swindon | 847 yd | |
| Woodlands Edge | Midwinter Close, Peatmoor | 908 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Kebab House | Unit 4, Ramleaze House | 479 yd | |
| Lee's Chinese Takeaway | Unit 5, Peatmoor Village Centre | 888 yd | |
| Roughmoor Fish & Chip Shop | Unit 4, Peatmoor Village Centre | 888 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 1, Shaw Village Centre | 479 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1, Shaw Road | 727 yd | |
| Midcounties Co-operative | Unit 1, Peatmoor Village Centre | 888 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Hr Gym SENSOR HOUSE SENSOR HOUSE LANGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 342 yd |
| Brook Field Primary School Cartwright Drive | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 354 yd |
| Shaw Ridge Primary School RIDGE GREEN | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| Simply Gym Swindon CHELMSFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 896 yd |
| Peatmoor Community Primary School PEPPERBOX HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,004 yd |
| Salt Way County Primary School (Closed) Pearl Road | grass pitches | 1,039 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 131.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.