Holbein Walk is in Grange Park, Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN5 6DS 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 Holbein Walk, Grange Park, Swindon, SN5 6DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN5 6DT, SN5 6EB, SN5 6DP, SN5 6DW, SN5 6EF, SN5 6EA, SN5 6DN, SN5 8QX, SN5 6DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN5 6DS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.1% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.9% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
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 | 34% | 33.2% | -0.8% | 37.9% | -4.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.4% | 46.9% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.5% | 2.2% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 49% | 42.1% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -6.3% |
| Good health | 37% | 38.9% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 13.1% | 2.8% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 22.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 16.2% | 18.3% | 2.1% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.9% | 17.1% | -1.8% | 9.6% | 7.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.2% | 19.4% | -1.8% | 13.4% | 6.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.3% | 16% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.6% | 22.1% | -1.5% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 80.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 2.4% | -1.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 90.9% | 80.2% | -10.7% | 81.4% | -1.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
In this area, 82.9% 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 | 91.8% | 82.9% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -0.3% |
| European Union | 2.3% | 5% | 2.7% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 7.1% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.5% | 83.4% | -8.1% | 83.2% | 0.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.5% | 9.2% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 1.2% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.3% | 13.5% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 37.9% | 46.2% | -8.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holbein Walk was 26.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.3% lower than the Lydiard and Freshbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holbein Walk has the 11th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Lydiard and Freshbrook and the 185th lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Holbein Walk, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £258,500 | 2022-12-06 | £261,877 |
| 94 Holbein Walk, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2021-09-24 | £233,228 |
| 84 Holbein Walk, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2018-01-31 | £235,125 |
| 88 Holbein Walk, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2017-09-21 | £224,427 |
| 94 Holbein Walk, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £171,000 | 2016-07-19 | £229,824 |
SN5 6DS 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 | 116 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Education | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Primary School Worsley Road , Freshbrook SN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregoze Primary School Sleaford Close , Grange Park SN5 6JU | 3out of 4 | 737 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School Beaumaris Road , Toothill SN5 8LW | 3out of 4 | 760 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 | 760 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwood Academy Stokesay Drive , Toothill SN5 8DR | 3out of 4 | 1,405 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 503 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery CE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | - not rated | 2,675 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 3,731 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 3,955 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 4,141 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 | 5,249 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 | 4,424 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 Ltd (c/o RWE) | Site I Trigonos, Windmill Hill Business Park | 787 yd | |
| Baxter Storey (c/o BNP Swindon) | Site E Arval Centre, Windmill Hill Business Park | 930 yd | |
| Provenist Ltd | Orion, Frankland Road | 981 yd | |
| Swindon Borough Council Catering | Coach House Tearooms, Lydiard House | 1,018 yd | |
| Forest Cafe | Lydiard Park Visitor Centre, Swindon | 1,018 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harvey | West Swindon Centre, Westlea | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grill & Fish Bar | Unit 3, Worsley Road | 366 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit B4, West Swindon Centre | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Freshbrook Village Centre, Freshbrook | 366 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 2B, Telford Way | 750 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Primary School WORSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 547 yd |
| Lydiard Park Academy GRANGE PARK WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 615 yd |
| Tregoze Primary School SLEAFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 801 yd |
| Village Gym (Swindon) THE DE VERE SWINDON THE DE VERE SWINDON SHAW RIDGE LEISURE PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 896 yd |
| Link Centre | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts, swimming pool | 905 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 | 73.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 67.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.