Belsay is in Toothill, Swindon and in North Wiltshire district. SN5 8HA is located in the Lydiard and Freshbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South Swindon. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Belsay, Toothill, Swindon, SN5 8HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN5 8HB, SN5 8EF, SN5 8EE, SN5 8EA, SN5 8ED, SN5 8HD, SN5 8DU, SN5 8JZ, SN5 8HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN5 8HA is primarily male, with 53.4% of the population 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 | 47.5% | 46.6% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -4.4% |
| Male | 52.5% | 53.4% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 4.4% |
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 8HA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.9% 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 | 34.4% | 33.1% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 53.9% | 1.3% | 44.2% | 9.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 7.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 | 52.2% | 48.7% | -3.5% | 48.4% | 0.3% |
| Good health | 33.2% | 35.5% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 11.5% | 11.5% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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.
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 | 16.1% | 16.1% | 0.0% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25.3% | 13.7% | -11.6% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20% | 18.6% | -1.4% | 13.4% | 5.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 8.1% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.5% | 5.2% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 14% | 22.1% | 8.1% | 33.8% | -11.7% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3.9% | -4.5% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 75.8% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 5.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| White | 83.5% | 75.8% | -7.7% | 81.4% | -5.6% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 76.1% 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 | 85.4% | 76.1% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -7.1% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 5.2% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 11.5% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.6% | 75.7% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -7.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 16.6% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 3.1% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.6% | 1.4% | -5.2% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.7% | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 41.4% | 46.2% | -4.8% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 4.9% | 6.5% | -1.6% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Belsay was 85.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.5% higher than the Lydiard and Freshbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Belsay has the 12th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Lydiard and Freshbrook and the 216th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Belsay, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2023-10-02 | £281,587 |
| 4 Belsay, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2014-12-05 | £295,462 |
| 7 Belsay, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2014-07-30 | £283,500 |
| 5 Belsay, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £132,500 | 2011-08-25 | £252,686 |
| 2 Belsay, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,500 | 2004-04-16 | £245,791 |
SN5 8HA 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 | 138 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood Academy Stokesay Drive , Toothill SN5 8DR | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School Beaumaris Road , Toothill SN5 8LW | 3out of 4 | 442 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 | 442 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westlea Primary School Langstone Way , Westlea Down SN5 7BT | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School Worsley Road , Freshbrook SN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 1,080 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 | 1,503 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery CE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 2,671 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 3,021 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 3,394 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New College Swindon New College Drive , SN3 1AH | - not rated | 5,256 yd | Further education | 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 | 4,467 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 | 3,506 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | 3out of 4 | 5,211 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toothill Community Centre - Age UK Wiltshire | Community Centre, Toothill Village Centre | 288 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 7, West Swindon Centre | 713 yd | |
| Franklins Link Centre | Link Centre, Whitehill Way | 713 yd | |
| Cafe Maxx | Unit 1A, Telford Way | 953 yd | |
| The Raj | Night Out Restaurant, Shaw Ridge Leisure Park | 973 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Windmill | Freshbrook Village Centre, Freshbrook | 504 yd | |
| The Harvey | West Swindon Centre, Westlea | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Garden | Unit 3, Toothill Village Centre | 314 yd | |
| Panku (Within Asda) | West Swindon Centre, Whitehill Way | 692 yd | |
| Britz Fish And Chips | Unit 10, West Swindon Centre | 692 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit B4, West Swindon Centre | 713 yd | |
| KFC | Welton Road, Westlea | 1,045 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Unit 1, Toothill Village Centre | 314 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 2B, Telford Way | 383 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Unit 1, West Swindon Centre | 692 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Freshbrook Village Centre, Freshbrook | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood Academy STOKESAY DRIVE | grass pitches | 203 yd |
| Link Centre | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts, swimming pool | 753 yd |
| Delta Tennis Centre DELTA TENNIS CENTRE DELTA TENNIS CENTRE WELTON ROAD | indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 918 yd |
| Westlea Primary School LANGSTONE WAY | grass pitches | 1,009 yd |
| Village Gym (Swindon) THE DE VERE SWINDON THE DE VERE SWINDON SHAW RIDGE LEISURE PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,023 yd |
| Millbrook Primary School WORSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 1,064 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 | 109.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.