Shetland Close is in Shaw, Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN5 5RZ 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 Shetland Close, Shaw, Swindon, SN5 5RZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN5 5RG, SN5 5RX, SN5 5NR, SN5 5RY, SN5 5QA, SN5 5SX, SN5 5RF, SN5 5RH, SN5 5SR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN5 5RZ is primarily male, with 54.7% 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 | 49.3% | 45.3% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 50.7% | 54.7% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SN5 5RZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.2% | 44.8% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 6.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.3% | 42.3% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -1.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 15.2% | 8.1% | -7.1% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 51% | 52.8% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 31.6% | -2.8% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 11.3% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 10.8% | 11.2% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -7.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 8.8% | -11.4% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 15.6% | -5.0% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 25.2% | 14.4% | 16.9% | 8.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 31.6% | 2.0% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 89.8% | 91.1% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 87.4% | 84.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 6.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 1.9% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.1% | 84% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 7.2% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -2.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 3.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.7% | 13.5% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.9% | 37.2% | 11.7% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.7% | 6.5% | -1.8% |
| Other religion | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shetland Close was 43.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.7% higher than the Shaw average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shetland Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Shaw and the 311th lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Shetland Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-09-19 | £250,000 |
| 11 Shetland Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2023-08-31 | £245,169 |
| 2 Shetland Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-09-28 | £244,044 |
| 11 Shetland Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2020-05-01 | £215,410 |
| 1 Shetland Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2020-03-20 | £284,649 |
SN5 5RZ 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 | 122 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Information and communication | 15 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Ridge Primary School Ridge Green , Shaw SN5 5PU | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Field Primary School Cartwright Drive , Shaw SN5 5SB | - not rated | 602 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregoze Primary School Sleaford Close , Grange Park SN5 6JU | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlea Primary School Langstone Way , Westlea Down SN5 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,075 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School Beaumaris Road , Toothill SN5 8LW | 3out of 4 | 1,268 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lydiard Park Academy Grange Park Way , Grange Park SN5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 1,157 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery CE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | - not rated | 3,196 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 3,318 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradon Forest School The Peak , Purton SN5 4AT | 3out of 4 | 3,546 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 4,224 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | 3out of 4 | 3,639 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB | 3out of 4 | 4,602 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands School The Learning Campus , Tadpole Lane SN25 2NB | 4out of 4 | 4,908 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,195 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Hut | Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, Shaw | 653 yd | |
| Tenpin Ltd | Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, Shaw | 653 yd | |
| Ridge Bar And Grill | Unit 5, Shaw Ridge Leisure Park | 653 yd | |
| The Raj | Night Out Restaurant, Shaw Ridge Leisure Park | 654 yd | |
| Franklins Link Centre | Link Centre, Whitehill Way | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Inn | Unit 4, Ramleaze House | 315 yd | |
| The Nine Elms Pub | Old Shaw Lane, Swindon | 799 yd | |
| Brookhouse Farm | Brook House, Middleleaze Drive | 817 yd | |
| The Harvey | West Swindon Centre, Westlea | 928 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Kebab House | Unit 4, Ramleaze House | 315 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit B4, West Swindon Centre | 928 yd | |
| Panku (Within Asda) | West Swindon Centre, Whitehill Way | 961 yd | |
| Britz Fish And Chips | Unit 10, West Swindon Centre | 961 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 1, Shaw Village Centre | 315 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1, Shaw Road | 770 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Unit 1, West Swindon Centre | 961 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shaw Ridge Primary School RIDGE GREEN | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Salt Way County Primary School (Closed) Pearl Road | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Village Gym (Swindon) THE DE VERE SWINDON THE DE VERE SWINDON SHAW RIDGE LEISURE PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 636 yd |
| Brook Field Primary School Cartwright Drive | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 638 yd |
| Tregoze Primary School SLEAFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| Simply Gym Swindon CHELMSFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 873 yd |
| Link Centre | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts, swimming pool | 877 yd |
| Westlea Primary School LANGSTONE WAY | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| 24 Hr Gym SENSOR HOUSE SENSOR HOUSE LANGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 961 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 | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 86.7% |
| 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 | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 180 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.