King Henry Drive is in Grange Park, Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN5 6BL is located in the Lydiard and Freshbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about King Henry Drive, Grange Park, Swindon, SN5 6BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN5 6BN, SN5 6ED, SN5 6BT, SN5 6DB, SN5 6BS, SN5 6BW, SN5 6BP, SN5 6HJ, SN5 6EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN5 6BL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.3% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.7% | -0.9% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 6BL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.5% 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 | 24.5% | 24.3% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 64.5% | 64.5% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 20.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 0.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.2%) 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 | 50% | 45.5% | -4.5% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 37% | 41.7% | 4.7% | 33.6% | 8.1% |
| Fair health | 9.3% | 9.9% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.9% | 13% | 4.1% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 9.2% | -7.5% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 17.2% | -1.6% | 13.4% | 3.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.6% | 13.7% | -1.9% | 16.9% | -3.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.2% | 38.5% | 7.3% | 33.8% | 4.7% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 85.2% | 82.9% | -2.3% | 81.4% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 84.7% 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 | 88.9% | 84.7% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 1.5% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 6.4% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 4.5% | -1.8% | 5.6% | -1.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.3% | 85% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 1.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 10.5% | 9.9% | 9.8% | 0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 0% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85% | 76.7% | 8.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.3% | 13.5% | -5.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.4% | 37.2% | 2.2% |
| Christian | 43.9% | 46.2% | -2.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around King Henry Drive was 39.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.8% lower than the Lydiard and Freshbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
King Henry Drive has the 17th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Lydiard and Freshbrook and the 287th lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -49.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18A King Henry Drive, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-05-09 | £397,980 |
| 18 King Henry Drive, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £462,000 | 2023-03-16 | £445,274 |
| 7 King Henry Drive, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2020-07-31 | £307,443 |
| 4 King Henry Drive, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2019-01-22 | £422,823 |
| 27 King Henry Drive, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-12-05 | £358,182 |
SN5 6BL 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 | 107 |
| Retired | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshbrook Primary School Worsley Road , Freshbrook SN5 8NU | - not rated | 687 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School Worsley Road , Freshbrook SN5 8NU | - not rated | 687 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School Worsley Road , Freshbrook SN5 8NU | - not rated | 687 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Windmill Hill Primary School Uxbridge Road , Freshbrook SN5 8UT | - not rated | 747 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregoze Primary School Sleaford Close , Grange Park SN5 6JU | 3out of 4 | 947 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greendown Community School Grange Park Way , Grange Park SN5 6HN | - not rated | 570 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydiard Park Academy Grange Park Way , Grange Park SN5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery CofE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,911 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery CE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | - not rated | 2,911 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | - not rated | 4,068 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY | - not rated | 4,787 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizons College Bincknoll Lane , Unit 5 SN4 8QQ | - not rated | 3,526 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecroft Education Trust Unit 3 , The Old Brickyard SN2 2NP | - not rated | 4,047 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wizard Education 28 Eastcott Hill , SN1 3JG | - not rated | 4,748 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | - not rated | 4,778 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Wheatley Park 25-27 Moredon Road , Rodbourne Cheney SN25 3DF | - not rated | 4,853 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Storey (c/o BNP Swindon) | Site E Arval Centre, Windmill Hill Business Park | 513 yd | |
| Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o RWE) | Site I Trigonos, Windmill Hill Business Park | 591 yd | |
| Aramark at Openwork | Auckland House, Lydiard Fields | 787 yd | |
| The NSBRC | National Self Build And Renovation Centre, Lydiard Fields | 790 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Costa Coffee, Lydiard Fields | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lydiard Inn | The Lydiard Beefeater, Lydiard Fields | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grill & Fish Bar | Unit 3, Worsley Road | 565 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 2c, Lydiard Fields | 790 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 2a, Lydiard Fields | 804 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Freshbrook Village Centre, Freshbrook | 565 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lydiard Park Academy GRANGE PARK WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 571 yd |
| Millbrook Primary School WORSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Double Tree By Hilton Hotel Swindon GREAT WESTERN WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 937 yd |
| Tregoze Primary School SLEAFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 943 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 | 57.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 183.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.