Whitehill Way is in Swindon and in Swindon district. SN5 7DN is located in the Shaw electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1991-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Whitehill Way, Swindon, SN5 7DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN5 7EP, SN5 7EW, SN5 7EN, SN5 7DX, SN5 7EG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN5 7DN has a slightly higher male population, with 52.5% 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 | 46.2% | 47.5% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -3.5% |
| Male | 53.8% | 52.5% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 3.5% |
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 | 32.9% | 31.4% | -1.5% | 37.9% | -6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 49.8% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 5.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 (88%) 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 | 49.3% | 49.2% | -0.1% | 48.4% | 0.8% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 38.8% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 5.2% |
| Fair health | 10.3% | 7.4% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 4.3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 11.8% | 12.8% | 1.0% | 18.2% | -5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 12.3% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 17.6% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.7% | 7% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13% | 16.7% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.2% | 28.2% | 3.0% | 33.8% | -5.6% |
| Other | 6.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.5% | -1.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.7% | 85.3% | -5.4% | 81.4% | 3.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 80.4% 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 | 86.2% | 80.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -2.8% |
| European Union | 7.9% | 7.7% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 7.3% | 2.8% | 5.6% | 1.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.9% | 80.7% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 2.7% | -3.5% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.7% | 76.7% | 5.0% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 1.2% | 6.5% | -5.3% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Whitehill Way was 264.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 188.2% higher than the Mannington and Western average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Whitehill Way has the 5th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Mannington and Western and the 41st highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 122.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 32.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenpin Ltd Whitehill Way, Swindon, Swindon Other, an established residential building | £4,200,000 | 2015-12-22 | £5,289,700 |
| @Fusion Whitehill Way, Swindon, Swindon Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-11-12 | £349,493 |
SN5 7DN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 106 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Ridge Primary School Ridge Green , Shaw SN5 5PU | 3out of 4 | 398 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlea Primary School Langstone Way , Westlea Down SN5 7BT | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School Beaumaris Road , Toothill SN5 8LW | 3out of 4 | 651 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 | 651 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregoze Primary School Sleaford Close , Grange Park SN5 6JU | 3out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 1,072 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery CE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | - not rated | 2,554 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 2,894 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 2,937 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 3,697 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 | 4,214 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 | 3,461 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB | 3out of 4 | 5,083 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,105 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands School The Learning Campus , Tadpole Lane SN25 2NB | 4out of 4 | 5,373 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Raj | Night Out Restaurant, Shaw Ridge Leisure Park | 0 yd | |
| Ridge Bar And Grill | Unit 5, Shaw Ridge Leisure Park | 1 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, Shaw | 1 yd | |
| Tenpin Ltd | Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, Shaw | 1 yd | |
| Franklins Link Centre | Link Centre, Whitehill Way | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harvey | West Swindon Centre, Westlea | 279 yd | |
| The Village Inn | Unit 4, Ramleaze House | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | Unit B4, West Swindon Centre | 279 yd | |
| Panku (Within Asda) | West Swindon Centre, Whitehill Way | 318 yd | |
| Britz Fish And Chips | Unit 10, West Swindon Centre | 318 yd | |
| Shaw Kebab House | Unit 4, Ramleaze House | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Stores Ltd | Unit 1, West Swindon Centre | 318 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Unit 1, Shaw Road | 745 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 2B, Telford Way | 899 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Unit 1, Shaw Village Centre | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Village Gym (Swindon) THE DE VERE SWINDON THE DE VERE SWINDON SHAW RIDGE LEISURE PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 201 yd |
| Link Centre | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts, swimming pool | 243 yd |
| Shaw Ridge Primary School RIDGE GREEN | grass pitches | 367 yd |
| Westlea Primary School LANGSTONE WAY | grass pitches | 527 yd |
| Simply Gym Swindon CHELMSFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 709 yd |
| Tregoze Primary School SLEAFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 830 yd |
| Delta Tennis Centre DELTA TENNIS CENTRE DELTA TENNIS CENTRE WELTON ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 1,018 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.