Selby Crescent is in Freshbrook, Swindon and in North Wiltshire district. SN5 8PE 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 Selby Crescent, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8PE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN5 8PD, SN5 8PF, SN5 8PJ, SN5 8PL, SN5 8PB, SN5 8LP, SN5 8LL, SN5 8LN, SN5 8PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN5 8PE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.1% | 50.4% | 4.3% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 53.9% | 49.6% | -4.3% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 8PE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.5% 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 | 31.1% | 29.8% | -1.3% | 37.9% | -8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57% | 59.5% | 2.5% | 44.2% | 15.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7% | 4.6% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 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 (91.3%) 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 | 51.3% | 54% | 2.7% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 37.3% | 1.9% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 8.7% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
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 21.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18% | 18.2% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.3% | 11.7% | -7.6% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.8% | 19.3% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 5.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 3.4% | -2.7% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 17.4% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 21.6% | 1.5% | 33.8% | -12.2% |
| Other | 7.4% | 8.3% | 0.9% | 2.8% | 5.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 68.6% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 3.6% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 3.9% | -0.3% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 82.5% | 68.6% | -13.9% | 81.4% | -12.8% |
| Other | 1.9% | 10.8% | 8.9% | 1.6% | 9.2% |
In this area, 73.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 73.1% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -10.1% |
| European Union | 4.9% | 5.1% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 5.5% | 8.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 7.6% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 2.4% | -0.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 10.5% | 4.0% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.3% | 72.6% | -3.7% | 83.2% | -10.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 18.8% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 9.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 4.2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 3% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 1.5% | -8.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.5% | 76.7% | 5.8% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 3.6% | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 19% | 6.5% | 12.5% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selby Crescent was 58.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.3% lower than the Lydiard and Freshbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Selby Crescent has the 21st highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Lydiard and Freshbrook and the 312th highest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Selby Crescent, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-07-12 | £318,884 |
| 23 Selby Crescent, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2024-03-01 | £316,986 |
| 10A Selby Crescent, Swindon, Swindon Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £166,500 | 2022-10-03 | £170,148 |
| 23 Selby Crescent, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £252,000 | 2019-03-18 | £304,765 |
| 4 Selby Crescent, Swindon, Swindon Detached, an established residential building | £227,000 | 2018-05-24 | £279,235 |
SN5 8PE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School Beaumaris Road , Toothill SN5 8LW | 3out of 4 | 296 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 | 296 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School Worsley Road , Freshbrook SN5 8NU | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tregoze Primary School Sleaford Close , Grange Park SN5 6JU | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hazelwood Academy Stokesay Drive , Toothill SN5 8DR | 3out of 4 | 943 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 | 870 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery CE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | - not rated | 2,249 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 1out of 4 | 3,260 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 3,644 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Commonweal School The Mall , Old Town SN1 4JE | 3out of 4 | 3,672 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 | 4,867 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 | 3,995 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | Unit 7, West Swindon Centre | 711 yd | |
| Franklins Link Centre | Link Centre, Whitehill Way | 711 yd | |
| The Raj | Night Out Restaurant, Shaw Ridge Leisure Park | 812 yd | |
| Ridge Bar And Grill | Unit 5, Shaw Ridge Leisure Park | 812 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | Shaw Ridge Leisure Park, Shaw | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harvey | West Swindon Centre, Westlea | 711 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grill & Fish Bar | Unit 3, Worsley Road | 541 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit B4, West Swindon Centre | 711 yd | |
| Panku (Within Asda) | West Swindon Centre, Whitehill Way | 735 yd | |
| Britz Fish And Chips | Unit 10, West Swindon Centre | 735 yd | |
| Golden Garden | Unit 3, Toothill Village Centre | 966 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 2B, Telford Way | 288 yd | |
| Tesco Express | Freshbrook Village Centre, Freshbrook | 541 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Unit 1, West Swindon Centre | 735 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd | Unit 1, Toothill Village Centre | 966 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Link Centre | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts, swimming pool | 588 yd |
| Millbrook Primary School WORSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 628 yd |
| Village Gym (Swindon) THE DE VERE SWINDON THE DE VERE SWINDON SHAW RIDGE LEISURE PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 722 yd |
| Hazelwood Academy STOKESAY DRIVE | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Tregoze Primary School SLEAFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 986 yd |
| Lydiard Park Academy GRANGE PARK WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 991 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 | 158.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.