Century Road is in Peatmoor, Swindon and in Swindon district. SN5 5YN is located in the Shaw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 2006-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Century Road, Peatmoor, Swindon, SN5 5YN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN5 5FL, SN5 5FJ, SN5 5FH, SN5 5DW, SN5 5FF, SN5 5DN, SN5 5DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN5 5YN 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% |
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 5YN 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% |
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% |
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 5YN 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% |
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% |
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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
| 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% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Century Road 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.
Century Road 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%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 Arclite House Century Road, Swindon, Swindon Other, an established residential building | £4,925,000 | 2016-09-23 | £5,780,741 |
SN5 5YN 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peatmoor Community Primary School Pepperbox Hill , Peatmoor SN5 5DP | 3out of 4 | 293 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Field Primary School Cartwright Drive , Shaw SN5 5SB | - not rated | 638 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy The Buffer , Purton SN5 4GT | 3out of 4 | 742 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Ridge Primary School Ridge Green , Shaw SN5 5PU | 3out of 4 | 1,416 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlea Primary School Langstone Way , Westlea Down SN5 7BT | 3out of 4 | 1,857 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,072 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydiard Park Academy Grange Park Way , Grange Park SN5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 2,331 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradon Forest School The Peak , Purton SN5 4AT | 3out of 4 | 3,061 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 3,524 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Park School The Learning Campus , Redhouse Way SN25 2ND | 1out of 4 | 3,575 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,647 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB | 3out of 4 | 3,377 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | 3out of 4 | 3,415 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands School The Learning Campus , Tadpole Lane SN25 2NB | 4out of 4 | 3,689 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 4,714 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Academy Cricklade Road , SN2 7AS | 1out of 4 | 5,018 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 289 yd | |
| Bengal Square | Unit 2, Peatmoor Village Centre | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlands Edge | Midwinter Close, Peatmoor | 286 yd | |
| The Village Inn | Unit 4, Ramleaze House | 972 yd | |
| The Nine Elms Pub | Old Shaw Lane, Swindon | 1,022 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee's Chinese Takeaway | Unit 5, Peatmoor Village Centre | 289 yd | |
| Roughmoor Fish & Chip Shop | Unit 4, Peatmoor Village Centre | 289 yd | |
| Shaw Kebab House | Unit 4, Ramleaze House | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midcounties Co-operative | Unit 1, Peatmoor Village Centre | 289 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 1, Shaw Village Centre | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 24 Hr Gym SENSOR HOUSE SENSOR HOUSE LANGLEY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 295 yd |
| Peatmoor Community Primary School PEPPERBOX HILL | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Brook Field Primary School Cartwright Drive | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 646 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.