Northford Close is in Shrivenham, Swindon and in Vale Of White Horse district. SN6 8EY is located in the Watchfield & Shrivenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wantage. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Northford Close, Shrivenham, Swindon, SN6 8EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN6 8EY is primarily male, with 63.4% 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 | 39.9% | 36.6% | -3.3% | 51.0% | -14.4% |
| Male | 60.1% | 63.4% | 3.3% | 49.0% | 14.4% |
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 | 24.7% | 32.4% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -5.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65% | 48.2% | -16.8% | 44.2% | 4.0% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 6% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| Divorced | 5.1% | 10.4% | 5.3% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 3% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 70.2% | 61.3% | -8.9% | 48.4% | 12.9% |
| Good health | 24.3% | 25.9% | 1.6% | 33.6% | -7.7% |
| Fair health | 4.6% | 10.4% | 5.8% | 12.7% | -2.3% |
| Bad health | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around SN6 8EY this area, 3.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 64.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -14.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7% | 4.1% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.5% | 10.1% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -5.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.4% | 15.8% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 66.4% | 64.1% | -2.3% | 33.8% | 30.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 95.6% | 87% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 5.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 83% 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% | 83% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -0.2% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 6.9% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.7% | 82.8% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 10.8% | 7.3% | 9.8% | 1.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.5% | 3.3% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.1% | 76.7% | 9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 4.7% | 13.5% | -8.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.9% | 37.2% | -4.3% |
| Christian | 53.7% | 46.2% | 7.5% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 6.5% | -5.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Northford Close was 19.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.4% lower than the Ridgeway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Northford Close has the 5th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ridgeway and the 104th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Birch House Northford Close, Swindon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £700,000 | 2022-11-01 | £761,972 |
| The Old Sawmill Northford Close, Swindon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2013-12-20 | £786,337 |
| 2 Beckett Stables Northford Close, Swindon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2013-05-16 | £728,764 |
| The Old Sawmill Northford Close, Swindon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2008-12-15 | £909,480 |
| 3 Beckett Stables Northford Close, Swindon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2006-11-22 | £779,485 |
SN6 8EY 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 | 229 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 186 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watchfield Primary School North Street , Watchfield SN6 8SD | 3out of 4 | 618 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrivenham Church of England Controlled School High Street , Shrivenham SN6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School Kings Lane , Longcot SN7 7SY | 4out of 4 | 3,441 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastrop Infant School Eastrop , Highworth SN6 7AP | 3out of 4 | 5,154 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southfield Junior School Shrivenham Road , Highworth SN6 7BZ | 3out of 4 | 5,321 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highworth Warneford School Shrivenham Road , Highworth SN6 7BZ | 2out of 4 | 5,128 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewood School Bourton , SN6 8HZ | - not rated | 3,316 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Maranatha Christian School Queenlaines Farm , Sevenhampton SN6 7SQ | - not rated | 5,446 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomfields Fine Foods | 33 High Street, Shrivenham | 833 yd | |
| HMF Farm Shop | 52 High Street, Shrivenham | 956 yd | |
| Shrivenham Football Club | 3 Recreation Ground, Shrivenham | 1,059 yd | |
| Gulshan Brasserie | 47 High Street | 1,061 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| POW Shrivenham Limited | 14 High Street, Shrivenham | 790 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | 11 High Street, Shrivenham | 833 yd | |
| The Barrington Arms | 25 High Street, Shrivenham | 833 yd | |
| The Eagle Inn | The Eagle, Eagle Lane | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treasure Takeaway | Treasures, High Street | 790 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Food | 54 High Street, Shrivenham | 956 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shrivenham Park Golf Club PENNYHOOKS | golf | 401 yd |
| Watchfield Primary School NORTH STREET | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| The Defence Academy (Shrivenham Station) DEFENCE ACADEMY OF THE UK DEFENCE ACADEMY OF THE UK FARINGDON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, golf, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 875 yd |
| Shrivenham Fc RECREATION GROUND | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Airey Neave Memorial Ground MAJORS ROAD | grass pitches | 1,010 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 | 5.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 5.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 5.0% |
| 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 | 43.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 50.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.