Saddleback Road is in Shaw, Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN5 5YA 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 Saddleback Road, Shaw, Swindon, SN5 5YA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN5 5YB, SN5 5RL, SN5 5YD, SN5 5YF, SN5 5ST, SN5 5YG, SN5 5YE, SN5 5PR, SN5 5YH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN5 5YA has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.1% of the population 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 | 55.9% | 59.1% | 3.2% | 51.0% | 8.1% |
| Male | 44.1% | 40.9% | -3.2% | 49.0% | -8.1% |
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 | 22.3% | 29.1% | 6.8% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 40.8% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 18.4% | 3.5% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| Widowed | 13.4% | 10.1% | -3.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.3% | 41.2% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 34.4% | 4.8% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 19.8% | 16.3% | -3.5% | 12.7% | 3.6% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 6.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 2.3% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.2% | 25.4% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 10.5% | -5.3% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 15.5% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 18.2% | 8.3% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.9% | 21.5% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -12.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 0.5% | -3.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 91.5% | 88.3% | -3.2% | 81.4% | 6.9% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 82.7% 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 | 85% | 82.7% | -2.3% | 83.2% | -0.5% |
| European Union | 4% | 9.5% | 5.5% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 2.3% | -5.4% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.8% | 82.4% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 14% | 10.4% | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 1.8% | -3.1% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 1.4% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.5% | 37.2% | 3.3% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Muslim | 4.1% | 6.5% | -2.4% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Saddleback Road was 270.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 601.5% higher than the Shaw average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Saddleback Road has the highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Shaw and the 40th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -13.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Saddleback Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2018-03-29 | £216,815 |
| 15 Saddleback Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2015-08-11 | £266,208 |
| 27 Saddleback Road, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £152,000 | 2015-05-29 | £240,150 |
| 11 Saddleback Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,500 | 2015-03-27 | £291,403 |
| 9 Saddleback Road, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £179,995 | 2014-10-08 | £297,863 |
SN5 5YA 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SN5 5YA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 64 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Field Primary School Cartwright Drive , Shaw SN5 5SB | - not rated | 536 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Ridge Primary School Ridge Green , Shaw SN5 5PU | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregoze Primary School Sleaford Close , Grange Park SN5 6JU | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlea Primary School Langstone Way , Westlea Down SN5 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,321 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Peatmoor Community Primary School Pepperbox Hill , Peatmoor SN5 5DP | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,160 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,878 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradon Forest School The Peak , Purton SN5 4AT | 3out of 4 | 3,307 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery CE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | - not rated | 3,429 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 3,550 yd | University technical college | 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 | 4,369 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 | 3,831 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB | 3out of 4 | 4,543 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands School The Learning Campus , Tadpole Lane SN25 2NB | 4out of 4 | 4,858 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,360 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 | 875 yd | |
| Tenpin Ltd | Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, Shaw | 875 yd | |
| Ridge Bar And Grill | Unit 5, Shaw Ridge Leisure Park | 876 yd | |
| The Raj | Night Out Restaurant, Shaw Ridge Leisure Park | 877 yd | |
| Swindon Borough Council Catering | Coach House Tearooms, Lydiard House | 947 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Inn | Unit 4, Ramleaze House | 202 yd | |
| The Nine Elms Pub | Old Shaw Lane, Swindon | 564 yd | |
| Brookhouse Farm | Brook House, Middleleaze Drive | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Kebab House | Unit 4, Ramleaze House | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Unit 1, Shaw Village Centre | 202 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1, Shaw Road | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Way County Primary School (Closed) Pearl Road | grass pitches | 403 yd |
| Brook Field Primary School Cartwright Drive | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 530 yd |
| Shaw Ridge Primary School RIDGE GREEN | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Tregoze Primary School SLEAFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 741 yd |
| Village Gym (Swindon) THE DE VERE SWINDON THE DE VERE SWINDON SHAW RIDGE LEISURE PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 823 yd |
| 24 Hr Gym SENSOR HOUSE SENSOR HOUSE LANGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| Link Centre | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,084 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 159.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.