Shropshire Close is in Shaw, Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN5 5SU 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 Shropshire Close, Shaw, Swindon, SN5 5SU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN5 5SY, SN5 5PT, SN5 5SX, SN5 5RH, SN5 5SZ, SN5 5RU, SN5 5RX, SN5 5RP, SN5 5RG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN5 5SU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 53.5% | -1.0% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 45.5% | 46.5% | 1.0% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 5SU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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 | 23% | 25% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.5% | 58.1% | 0.6% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 6.2% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -2.9% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 8.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 2.4% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.5% | 44.9% | -3.6% | 48.4% | -3.5% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 33.7% | 1.4% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 12.5% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
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 | 15.9% | 19.2% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.4% | 10.7% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 15.3% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.1% | 15.3% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.4% | 29.5% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.4% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93% 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 | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 94.6% | 93% | -1.6% | 81.4% | 11.6% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.4% 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 | 91.9% | 89.4% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 6.2% |
| European Union | 3% | 5% | 2.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.9% | 89.7% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.4% | 0.3% | -7.1% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.7% | 76.7% | 4.0% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.3% | 13.5% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.3% | 37.2% | 3.1% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Sikh | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 9% | 6.0% | 3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shropshire Close was 6.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 93.0% lower than the Mannington and Western average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shropshire Close has the 4th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Mannington and Western and the 21st lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Shropshire Close, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2025-01-31 | £318,166 |
| 3 Shropshire Close, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2024-11-29 | £325,324 |
| 8 Shropshire Close, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-02-15 | £380,270 |
| 10 Shropshire Close, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2018-12-06 | £420,273 |
| 5 Shropshire Close, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2016-01-08 | £314,236 |
SN5 5SU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 5SU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 455 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Field Primary School Cartwright Drive , Shaw SN5 5SB | - not rated | 488 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregoze Primary School Sleaford Close , Grange Park SN5 6JU | 3out of 4 | 905 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlea Primary School Langstone Way , Westlea Down SN5 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,032 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School Beaumaris Road , Toothill SN5 8LW | 3out of 4 | 1,359 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 | 1,334 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery CE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | - not rated | 3,212 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 3,214 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradon Forest School The Peak , Purton SN5 4AT | 3out of 4 | 3,560 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 | 4,054 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 | 3,491 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB | 3out of 4 | 4,449 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands School The Learning Campus , Tadpole Lane SN25 2NB | 4out of 4 | 4,752 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,033 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 | 715 yd | |
| Tenpin Ltd | Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, Shaw | 715 yd | |
| Ridge Bar And Grill | Unit 5, Shaw Ridge Leisure Park | 716 yd | |
| The Raj | Night Out Restaurant, Shaw Ridge Leisure Park | 717 yd | |
| Franklins Link Centre | Link Centre, Whitehill Way | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Inn | Unit 4, Ramleaze House | 294 yd | |
| The Nine Elms Pub | Old Shaw Lane, Swindon | 824 yd | |
| Brookhouse Farm | Brook House, Middleleaze Drive | 935 yd | |
| The Harvey | West Swindon Centre, Westlea | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Kebab House | Unit 4, Ramleaze House | 294 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit B4, West Swindon Centre | 974 yd | |
| Panku (Within Asda) | West Swindon Centre, Whitehill Way | 1,000 yd | |
| Britz Fish And Chips | Unit 10, West Swindon Centre | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 1, Shaw Village Centre | 294 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1, Shaw Road | 645 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Unit 1, West Swindon Centre | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shaw Ridge Primary School RIDGE GREEN | grass pitches | 410 yd |
| Brook Field Primary School Cartwright Drive | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 548 yd |
| Salt Way County Primary School (Closed) Pearl Road | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Village Gym (Swindon) THE DE VERE SWINDON THE DE VERE SWINDON SHAW RIDGE LEISURE PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 745 yd |
| Simply Gym Swindon CHELMSFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 770 yd |
| 24 Hr Gym SENSOR HOUSE SENSOR HOUSE LANGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| Westlea Primary School LANGSTONE WAY | grass pitches | 909 yd |
| Tregoze Primary School SLEAFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 929 yd |
| Link Centre | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts, swimming pool | 955 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 129.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.