Holinshed Place is in Grange Park, Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN5 6DD is located in the Lydiard and Freshbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holinshed Place, Grange Park, Swindon, SN5 6DD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN5 6DG, SN5 6DE, SN5 6DQ, SN5 6DF, SN5 6BD, SN5 6BU, SN5 6DH, SN5 6DL, SN5 6DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN5 6DD has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 50.6% | 49% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 49.4% | 51% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 31.7% | 34.3% | 2.6% | 37.9% | -3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.7% | 47.2% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 12% | 11.1% | -0.9% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 51.4% | 44.3% | -7.1% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 39.6% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 6.0% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 12.9% | 4.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 11.3% | 11.1% | -0.2% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19% | 15.9% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 6.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 18.5% | 2.0% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.1% | 20.3% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 3.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.2% | 26.9% | -2.3% | 33.8% | -6.9% |
| Other | 5.3% | 2.6% | -2.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 83.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 2.9% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 90.2% | 83.9% | -6.3% | 81.4% | 2.5% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 83.2% 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 | 87.1% | 83.2% | -3.9% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 5.9% | 1.7% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 86.5% | 83.2% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 0.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 10.6% | 9.2% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.1% | 0.9% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.8% | 76.7% | 3.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holinshed Place was 186.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 162.1% higher than the Lydiard and Freshbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holinshed Place has the 4th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Lydiard and Freshbrook and the 75th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 137.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 47.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Holinshed Place, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2017-07-28 | £222,986 |
| 3 Holinshed Place, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £111,000 | 2011-01-13 | £205,676 |
| 13 Holinshed Place, Swindon, Swindon Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2010-07-08 | £126,464 |
| 1 Holinshed Place, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £124,950 | 2007-03-16 | £210,618 |
| 3 Holinshed Place, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2006-10-23 | £204,042 |
SN5 6DD 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 | 120 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 27 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 482 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School Beaumaris Road , Toothill SN5 8LW | 3out of 4 | 673 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 | 673 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School Worsley Road , Freshbrook SN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaw Ridge Primary School Ridge Green , Shaw SN5 5PU | 3out of 4 | 1,174 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 | 405 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery CE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | - not rated | 2,718 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 3,599 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 3,702 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 4,114 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 5,024 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 | 4,235 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Bar And Grill | Unit 5, Shaw Ridge Leisure Park | 814 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, Shaw | 814 yd | |
| Tenpin Ltd | Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, Shaw | 814 yd | |
| The Raj | Night Out Restaurant, Shaw Ridge Leisure Park | 815 yd | |
| Swindon Borough Council Catering | Coach House Tearooms, Lydiard House | 869 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harvey | West Swindon Centre, Westlea | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grill & Fish Bar | Unit 3, Worsley Road | 621 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit B4, West Swindon Centre | 874 yd | |
| Panku (Within Asda) | West Swindon Centre, Whitehill Way | 916 yd | |
| Britz Fish And Chips | Unit 10, West Swindon Centre | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Freshbrook Village Centre, Freshbrook | 621 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 2B, Telford Way | 756 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Unit 1, West Swindon Centre | 916 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lydiard Park Academy GRANGE PARK WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 525 yd |
| Tregoze Primary School SLEAFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 566 yd |
| Village Gym (Swindon) THE DE VERE SWINDON THE DE VERE SWINDON SHAW RIDGE LEISURE PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 635 yd |
| Link Centre | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts, swimming pool | 696 yd |
| Millbrook Primary School WORSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 793 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 128.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.