Eltham Close is in Swindon and in Wiltshire district. SN5 6BF is located in the Lydiard and Freshbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 2015-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Eltham Close, Swindon, SN5 6BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN5 6AY, SN5 6AU, SN5 6BP, SN5 6AX, SN5 6BW, SN5 6BS, SN5 6HP, SN5 6HU, SN5 6BN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN5 6BF has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 45.3% | 50% | 4.7% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 54.7% | 50% | -4.7% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 6BF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.3% 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 | 31.2% | 22.7% | -8.5% | 37.9% | -15.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.3% | 66.3% | 9.0% | 44.2% | 22.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 6.9% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (89.7%) 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 | 53.2% | 58% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 31.7% | -5.2% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 7.9% | 7.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 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.
In the area around SN5 6BF this area, 8.2% 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 | 10.8% | 8.2% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 11.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 17.6% | -3.5% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 4.3% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14% | 21.5% | 7.5% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 34.8% | 3.6% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2% | -0.9% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.5% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97% | 89.5% | -7.5% | 81.4% | 8.1% |
| Other | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 94.3% | 88.2% | -6.1% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 3% | 3.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94% | 88.2% | -5.8% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.9% | 37.2% | 5.7% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Eltham Close was 65.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.9% lower than the Lydiard and Freshbrook average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Eltham Close has the 18th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Lydiard and Freshbrook and the 288th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 95.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Eltham Close, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £424,000 | 2021-06-28 | £501,318 |
| 4 Eltham Close, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2017-03-24 | £533,344 |
| 2 Eltham Close, Swindon, Wiltshire Detached, a newly built property | £408,495 | 2015-05-29 | £633,545 |
| 3 Eltham Close, Swindon, Wiltshire Detached, a newly built property | £345,000 | 2015-05-29 | £535,069 |
| 1 Eltham Close, Swindon, Wiltshire Detached, a newly built property | £350,000 | 2015-04-30 | £547,045 |
SN5 6BF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 170 |
| Retired | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 68 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tregoze Primary School Sleaford Close , Grange Park SN5 6JU | 3out of 4 | 988 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School Worsley Road , Freshbrook SN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School Beaumaris Road , Toothill SN5 8LW | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School Beaumaris Road , Toothill SN5 8LW | 3out of 4 | 1,440 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Ridge Primary School Ridge Green , Shaw SN5 5PU | 3out of 4 | 1,912 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 558 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery CE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | - not rated | 3,321 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Lime Kiln , Royal Wootton Bassett SN4 7HG | 4out of 4 | 3,971 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bradon Forest School The Peak , Purton SN5 4AT | 3out of 4 | 4,062 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 4,403 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 5,045 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Storey (c/o BNP Swindon) | Site E Arval Centre, Windmill Hill Business Park | 438 yd | |
| Aramark at Openwork | Auckland House, Lydiard Fields | 770 yd | |
| Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o RWE) | Site I Trigonos, Windmill Hill Business Park | 772 yd | |
| The NSBRC | National Self Build And Renovation Centre, Lydiard Fields | 773 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, Lydiard Fields | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lydiard Inn | The Lydiard Beefeater, Lydiard Fields | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs | Unit 2a, Lydiard Fields | 741 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2c, Lydiard Fields | 773 yd | |
| The Grill & Fish Bar | Unit 3, Worsley Road | 855 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Freshbrook Village Centre, Freshbrook | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lydiard Park Academy GRANGE PARK WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 538 yd |
| Lydiard Park | grass pitches | 905 yd |
| Double Tree By Hilton Hotel Swindon GREAT WESTERN WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 925 yd |
| Tregoze Primary School SLEAFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Millbrook Primary School WORSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 999 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.