Sharp Close, Shaw, Swindon, SN5 5XN

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN5 5XN has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents 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	48.2%	49.3%	1.1%	51.0%	-1.7%
Male	51.8%	50.7%	-1.1%	49.0%	1.7%

Partnership Status

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 5XN there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.3% 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	27.5%	28.5%	1.0%	37.9%	-9.4%
Married: Opposite sex	59.6%	59.3%	-0.3%	44.2%	15.1%
Separated	1.5%	2.2%	0.7%	2.2%	0.0%
Divorced	9.1%	7.8%	-1.3%	9.1%	-1.3%
Widowed	2.3%	2.2%	-0.1%	6.1%	-3.9%

Health

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 (90.1%) 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	53.8%	53.3%	-0.5%	48.4%	4.9%
Good health	38%	36.8%	-1.2%	33.6%	3.2%
Fair health	7%	8.1%	1.1%	12.7%	-4.6%
Bad health	1.1%	1.4%	0.3%	4.0%	-2.6%
Very bad health	0%	0.3%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.9%

Education and Qualifications

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 5XN this area, 9.7% 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	8.7%	9.7%	1.0%	18.2%	-8.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	15.5%	11.6%	-3.9%	9.6%	2.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	20.8%	12.4%	-8.4%	13.4%	-1.0%
Apprenticeship	4.2%	6.4%	2.2%	5.3%	1.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.1%	18%	2.9%	16.9%	1.1%
Degree or Similar	30.6%	37.8%	7.2%	33.8%	4.0%
Other	5.3%	4.1%	-1.2%	2.8%	1.3%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	0.7%	0.2%
Indian	7.9%	6.7%	-1.2%	3.1%	3.6%
Pakistani	0%	1.7%	1.7%	2.7%	-1.0%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black African	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.5%	-2.5%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.9%	-0.6%
Mixed Other	0%	0.3%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.5%
White	88.2%	84.1%	-4.1%	81.4%	2.7%
Roma	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.2%	0.7%
Arab	1.1%	1.7%	0.6%	0.6%	1.1%
Other	0%	2.3%	2.3%	1.6%	0.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 81.7% 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%	81.7%	-5.3%	83.2%	-1.5%
European Union	3.9%	5.5%	1.6%	6.1%	-0.6%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Africa	4.2%	2.6%	-1.6%	2.7%	-0.1%
Middle East and Asia	3.7%	8.4%	4.7%	5.6%	2.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.7%	1.4%	1.3%	0.4%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	86.2%	81.2%	-5.0%	83.2%	-2.0%
10+ Years	0.6%	13%	12.4%	9.8%	3.2%
5-10 Years	1.1%	4.9%	3.8%	2.9%	2.0%
2-5 Years	3.9%	0.9%	-3.0%	2.2%	-1.3%
Less than 2 years	8.2%	0%	-8.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.5%	76.7%	5.8%
Ireland	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Italy	1.2%	0.6%	0.6%
Lithuania	1.7%	0.3%	1.4%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Romania	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%
Other EU countries	0.6%	1.5%	-0.9%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
Middle East	0.9%	0.1%	0.8%
Southern Asia	2.9%	1.2%	1.7%
North America and the Caribbean	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Oceania	0.3%	0.1%	0.2%
No passport held	6.7%	13.5%	-6.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	39.9%	37.2%	2.7%
Christian	44.8%	46.2%	-1.4%
Hindu	4.9%	1.7%	3.2%
Muslim	4.9%	6.5%	-1.6%
Sikh	0.6%	0.9%	-0.3%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4.6%	6.0%	-1.4%

Safety

Is Sharp Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sharp Close was 89.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.8% lower than the Mannington and Western average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Sharp Close has the 15th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Mannington and Western and the 207th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -66.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£54,600

Income Rank
8/10

Household Income in SN5 5XN, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Sharp Close are based on 4 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Thamesdown.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Sharp Close, Shaw, Swindon, SN5 5XN

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN5 5XN

Average Price
£412,548

Semi-Detached
£332,803

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£427,047

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Sharp Close

Average Price
£495,859

Semi-Detached
£373,306

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£536,710

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Sharp CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
9 Sharp Close, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£275,000	2025-05-02	£278,804
24 Sharp Close, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building	£435,000	2023-11-17	£440,701
17 Sharp Close, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building	£445,000	2021-09-14	£505,339
38 Sharp Close, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building	£372,500	2021-04-13	£443,557
11 Sharp Close, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building	£312,000	2020-01-22	£385,683

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN5 5XN

Employment

SN5 5XN 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	127
Part-Time Employee	41
Retired	34
Self-Employed	24
Looking after home or family	14
Student (economically inactive)	13
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	8
Unemployed	6
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	2

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	44
Manufacturing	24
Financial and insurance activities	22
Human health and social work activities	17
Information and communication	16
Construction	16
Education	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Accommodation and food service activities	14
Administrative and support service activities	13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	8
Other	6
Transport and storage	6
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	3
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Shaw Ridge Primary School Ridge Green , Shaw SN5 5PU	3out of 4	374 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Brook Field Primary School Cartwright Drive , Shaw SN5 5SB	- not rated	677 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Westlea Primary School Langstone Way , Westlea Down SN5 7BT	3out of 4	783 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Tregoze Primary School Sleaford Close , Grange Park SN5 6JU	3out of 4	1,233 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Peatmoor Community Primary School Pepperbox Hill , Peatmoor SN5 5DP	3out of 4	1,378 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	1,658 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ	3out of 4	2,220 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET	1out of 4	2,813 yd	University technical college	No	Mixed	More About School
The Deanery CE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA	- not rated	3,018 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School
Bradon Forest School The Peak , Purton SN5 4AT	3out of 4	3,864 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

All-through

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Swindon Academy Beech Avenue , SN2 1JR	3out of 4	3,649 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL	3out of 4	3,063 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB	3out of 4	4,319 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Uplands School The Learning Campus , Tadpole Lane SN25 2NB	4out of 4	4,605 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ	3out of 4	4,614 yd	Community special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS	1out of 4	5,190 yd	Academy special sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Pizza Hut	Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, Shaw	770 yd
Tenpin Ltd	Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, Shaw	770 yd
Ridge Bar And Grill	Unit 5, Shaw Ridge Leisure Park	770 yd
The Raj	Night Out Restaurant, Shaw Ridge Leisure Park	771 yd
Franklins Link Centre	Link Centre, Whitehill Way	942 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Village Inn	Unit 4, Ramleaze House		674 yd
The Harvey	West Swindon Centre, Westlea		943 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Shaw Kebab House	Unit 4, Ramleaze House	674 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit B4, West Swindon Centre	942 yd
Panku (Within Asda)	West Swindon Centre, Whitehill Way	949 yd
Britz Fish And Chips	Unit 10, West Swindon Centre	949 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Aldi Stores Ltd	Unit 1, Shaw Road	253 yd
Tesco Express	Unit 1, Shaw Village Centre	674 yd
Asda Stores Ltd	Unit 1, West Swindon Centre	949 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Shaw Ridge Primary School RIDGE GREEN	grass pitches	413 yd
Simply Gym Swindon CHELMSFORD ROAD	health and fitness suite	416 yd
Westlea Primary School LANGSTONE WAY	grass pitches	678 yd
Brook Field Primary School Cartwright Drive	athletics tracks, grass pitches	776 yd
24 Hr Gym SENSOR HOUSE SENSOR HOUSE LANGLEY ROAD	health and fitness suite	794 yd
Village Gym (Swindon) THE DE VERE SWINDON THE DE VERE SWINDON SHAW RIDGE LEISURE PARK	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	897 yd
Link Centre	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts, swimming pool	1,003 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	65.5%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	80 Mbit/s
Average download speed	170.9 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	1000 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	1000 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	29.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	115 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.