Crawford Close is in Freshbrook, Swindon and in Thamesdown district. SN5 8PU 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 Crawford Close, Freshbrook, Swindon, SN5 8PU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN5 8PT, SN5 8PS, SN5 8QU, SN5 8PP, SN5 8PG, SN5 8QT, SN5 8PR, SN5 8PY, SN5 8PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN5 8PU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.7% | 52% | -1.7% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 46.3% | 48% | 1.7% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 | 32.8% | 37.1% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 47.6% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 6% | -4.7% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.4% | 1.3% | 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 | 46% | 47.2% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 35.8% | 36.9% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 11.1% | -4.1% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 4% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| 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 | 21.4% | 18.2% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 18.2% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21% | 13.4% | -7.6% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 18.2% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 23.9% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 7.6% | 2.8% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.3% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 5.4% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.5% | -0.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.7% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 93.7% | 79.3% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -2.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 81.7% 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 | 85.7% | 81.7% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -1.5% |
| European Union | 5% | 5.1% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.6% | 2.5% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| 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 | 85.7% | 82.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | -0.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 14.5% | 13.7% | 9.8% | 4.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 1.4% | -4.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 0.6% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.1% | 37.2% | 6.9% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Muslim | 9.9% | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crawford Close was 50.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.0% lower than the Lydiard and Freshbrook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crawford Close has the 24th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Lydiard and Freshbrook and the 362nd lowest crime rate of 728 local areas in Swindon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90 Crawford Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2024-12-05 | £238,802 |
| 114 Crawford Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-04-04 | £264,003 |
| 132 Crawford Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-02-03 | £217,168 |
| 118 Crawford Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £236,000 | 2022-06-28 | £245,351 |
| 114 Crawford Close, Swindon, Swindon Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2019-08-30 | £265,025 |
SN5 8PU 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 | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Manufacturing | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 17 |
| Education | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freshbrook Primary School Worsley Road , Freshbrook SN5 8NU | - not rated | 399 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School Worsley Road , Freshbrook SN5 8NU | - not rated | 399 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Millbrook Primary School Worsley Road , Freshbrook SN5 8NU | - not rated | 399 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School Beaumaris Road , Toothill SN5 8LW | 3out of 4 | 554 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 | 554 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greendown Community School Grange Park Way , Grange Park SN5 6HN | - not rated | 969 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lydiard Park Academy Grange Park Way , Grange Park SN5 6HN | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery CofE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | 1out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Deanery CE Academy Peglars Way , Wichelstowe SN1 7DA | - not rated | 2,209 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | - not rated | 3,425 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY | - not rated | 4,194 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 | 5,129 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitecroft Education Trust Unit 3 , The Old Brickyard SN2 2NP | - not rated | 3,577 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wizard Education 28 Eastcott Hill , SN1 3JG | - not rated | 4,058 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizons College Bincknoll Lane , Unit 5 SN4 8QQ | - not rated | 4,106 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | - not rated | 4,224 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priory College Swindon Fairview House , 43 Bath Road SN1 4AS | - not rated | 4,431 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provenist Ltd | Orion, Frankland Road | 744 yd | |
| Baxter Storey Ltd (c/o RWE) | Site I Trigonos, Windmill Hill Business Park | 807 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 7, West Swindon Centre | 1,017 yd | |
| Franklins Link Centre | Link Centre, Whitehill Way | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harvey | West Swindon Centre, Westlea | 1,017 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Grill & Fish Bar | Unit 3, Worsley Road | 239 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit B4, West Swindon Centre | 1,017 yd | |
| Panku (Within Asda) | West Swindon Centre, Whitehill Way | 1,041 yd | |
| Britz Fish And Chips | Unit 10, West Swindon Centre | 1,041 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | Freshbrook Village Centre, Freshbrook | 239 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 2B, Telford Way | 475 yd | |
| Asda Stores Ltd | Unit 1, West Swindon Centre | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Primary School WORSLEY ROAD | grass pitches | 328 yd |
| Link Centre | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, ice rinks, squash courts, swimming pool | 886 yd |
| Lydiard Park Academy GRANGE PARK WAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 969 yd |
| Village Gym (Swindon) THE DE VERE SWINDON THE DE VERE SWINDON SHAW RIDGE LEISURE PARK | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 983 yd |
| Hazelwood Academy STOKESAY DRIVE | grass pitches | 1,032 yd |
| Tregoze Primary School SLEAFORD CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,091 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 | 71.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.