Thames Close, Cricklade, Swindon, SN6 6BJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN6 6BJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	55.3%	51%	-4.3%	51.0%	0.0%
Male	44.7%	49%	4.3%	49.0%	0.0%

Partnership Status

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 SN6 6BJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% 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	20%	23.7%	3.7%	37.9%	-14.2%
Married: Opposite sex	59.5%	54.5%	-5.0%	44.2%	10.3%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	2.8%	1.2%	-1.6%	2.2%	-1.0%
Divorced	10.7%	12.6%	1.9%	9.1%	3.5%
Widowed	7%	7.1%	0.1%	6.1%	1.0%

Health

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	47.8%	46.7%	-1.1%	48.4%	-1.7%
Good health	37.6%	34.4%	-3.2%	33.6%	0.8%
Fair health	10.6%	13.1%	2.5%	12.7%	0.4%
Bad health	3.5%	4.8%	1.3%	4.0%	0.8%
Very bad health	0.4%	1%	0.6%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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%	15%	-6.4%	18.2%	-3.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13%	9.4%	-3.6%	9.6%	-0.2%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	10.7%	14.6%	3.9%	13.4%	1.2%
Apprenticeship	6%	6.7%	0.7%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	14.4%	13.8%	-0.6%	16.9%	-3.1%
Degree or Similar	30.7%	36.6%	5.9%	33.8%	2.8%
Other	3.7%	3.9%	0.2%	2.8%	1.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese	0%	1%	1.0%	0.7%	0.3%
Indian	0.4%	0.3%	-0.1%	3.1%	-2.8%
Other Asian	0.4%	2.1%	1.7%	1.6%	0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.9%	-0.9%
White	98%	96.6%	-1.4%	81.4%	15.2%
Arab	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.3% 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	92.5%	89.3%	-3.2%	83.2%	6.1%
European Union	3.1%	4.8%	1.7%	6.1%	-1.3%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	1.2%	0%	-1.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2%	4.1%	2.1%	5.6%	-1.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.8%	0.3%	-0.5%	1.3%	-1.0%
Oceania	0%	0.7%	0.7%	0.3%	0.4%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.4%	89.3%	-2.1%	83.2%	6.1%
10+ Years	0.4%	7.2%	6.8%	9.8%	-2.6%
5-10 Years	0%	1%	1.0%	2.9%	-1.9%
2-5 Years	2.4%	1%	-1.4%	2.2%	-1.2%
Less than 2 years	5.9%	1.4%	-4.5%	1.9%	-0.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.1%	76.7%	5.4%
Ireland	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
France	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%
Italy	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Portugal	0.3%	0.5%	-0.2%
Romania	2.1%	0.9%	1.2%
Other EU countries	0.3%	1.5%	-1.2%
Southern Asia	1%	1.2%	-0.2%
No passport held	12.7%	13.5%	-0.8%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.4%	37.2%	1.2%
Christian	53.1%	46.2%	6.9%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	1.7%	1.7%	0.0%
Other religion	0.7%	0.6%	0.1%
Not answered	5.5%	6.0%	-0.5%

Safety

Is Thames Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thames Close was 34.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.2% lower than the Cricklade & Latton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Thames Close has the 10th lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Cricklade & Latton and the 714th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£50,800

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in SN6 6BJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 9/10 (very high )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Thames Close are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for North Wiltshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Thames Close, Cricklade, Swindon, SN6 6BJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for SN6 6BJ

Average Price
£272,338

Semi-Detached
£253,075

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£298,022

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Thames Close

Average Price
£275,737

Semi-Detached
£238,229

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£322,621

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Thames CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Meadowsweet, 16 Thames Close, Swindon, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£225,000	2021-03-18	£265,076
5 Thames Close, Swindon, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£115,000	2013-11-08	£186,336
14 Thames Close, Swindon, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2010-06-18	£295,235
8 Thames Close, Swindon, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£215,000	2010-01-28	£366,100
4 Thames Close, Swindon, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2009-07-06	£289,092

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SN6 6BJ

Employment

SN6 6BJ 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	81
Retired	76
Part-Time Employee	36
Self-Employed	24
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	8
Unemployed	8
Looking after home or family	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	18
Accommodation and food service activities	16
Education	12
Human health and social work activities	10
Other	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	9
Administrative and support service activities	7
Construction	7
Transport and storage	6
Financial and insurance activities	6
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	5
Real estate activities	3
Manufacturing	3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Information and communication	2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Sampson's Church of England Primary School Bath Road , Cricklade SN6 6AX	3out of 4	314 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Down Ampney Church of England Primary School Down Ampney , GL7 5QR	3out of 4	3,780 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
William Morris Primary School William Morris Way , Tadpole Garden Village SN25 2PP	- not rated	4,617 yd	Free schools	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakhurst Community Primary School Pioneer Road , Oakhurst SN25 2HY	3out of 4	5,149 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Red Oaks Primary School Redhouse Way , SN25 2AN	3out of 4	5,181 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Great Western Academy William Morris Way , Tadpole Garden Village SN25 2PP	- not rated	4,623 yd	Free schools	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Meadowpark School The Old School House , High Street SN6 6DD	- not rated	217 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Cricklade Manor Prep Manor House , Calcutt Street SN6 6BB	- not rated	294 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Churchward School William Morris Way , SN25 2PP	- not rated	4,644 yd	Free schools special	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Uplands School The Learning Campus , Tadpole Lane SN25 2NB	4out of 4	5,327 yd	Academy special converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Brimble Hill Special School Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB	3out of 4	5,431 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Barista	48 High Street, Cricklade	166 yd
Kavali	47 High Street, Cricklade	175 yd
Jicsaw	Vale Hotel, High Street	232 yd
Cricklade Leisure Centre Cafe	Cricklade Leisure Centre, Stones Lane	903 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Old Bear	High Street, Cricklade	182 yd
Red Lion	High Street, Cricklade	186 yd
The Cricklade Club	The Cricklade Club, 38 High Street	229 yd
The Vale Hotel	Vale Hotel, High Street	232 yd
Cricklade Bowls Club	Bath Road, Cricklade	515 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chutney	90 High Street, Cricklade	127 yd
The Harbour Fish and Chips	43 High Street, Cricklade	193 yd
Cricklade Kebab Shop	34 High Street, Cricklade	232 yd
The Cricklade Cake House	30 High Street, Cricklade	274 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Tesco Express	Tesco Express, 39-40 High Street		193 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Cricklade Manor Prep School MANOR HOUSE MANOR HOUSE CALCUTT STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool	216 yd
Meadowpark School THE OLD SCHOOL THE OLD SCHOOL HIGH STREET	grass pitches	267 yd
The Water Pitches ABINGDON COURT LANE	grass pitches	288 yd
Southam AETHELMAR HOUSE AETHELMAR HOUSE ABINGDON COURT LANE	grass pitches	299 yd
St Sampsons Ce Primary School CRICKLADE CHILDRENS CENTRE CRICKLADE CHILDRENS CENTRE BATH ROAD	grass pitches	399 yd
Fairview Fields (Cricklade Rfc) CHANGING ROOMS AND SHOWER BLOCK AT FAIRVIEW FIELDS CHANGING ROOMS AND SHOWER BLOCK AT FAIRVIEW FIELDS SWINDON ROAD	grass pitches	542 yd
Cricklade Leisure Centre STONES LANE	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	968 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	70.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed	59.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	15.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.