Malthouse Close is in Ashbury, Swindon and in Vale Of White Horse district. SN6 8PB is located in the Watchfield & Shrivenham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Wantage. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Malthouse Close, Ashbury, Swindon, SN6 8PB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN6 8NB, SN6 8NA, SN6 8DB, SN6 8LN, SN6 8LS, SN6 8LR, SN6 8LZ, SN6 8NE, SN6 8LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN6 8PB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.7% | 51.3% | 4.6% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 53.3% | 48.7% | -4.6% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 8PB there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.1% 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 | 19.8% | 20.5% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -17.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.7% | 64.1% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 19.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.6% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 2.6% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 (93.4%) 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 | 54.3% | 51.1% | -3.2% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 35% | 42.3% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 8.7% |
| Fair health | 9.1% | 6.6% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -6.1% |
| Bad health | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -4.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 8PB this area, 8.2% 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 50%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 8.2% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -10.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.4% | 7.7% | 2.3% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 13.9% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.4% | 4.1% | -1.3% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 12.9% | -3.9% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.7% | 50% | 9.3% | 33.8% | 16.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 3.1% | 0.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.7% 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% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.5% | 94.7% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 13.3% |
| Other | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
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 | 91.4% | 89.3% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 2% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 3.6% | 1.8% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 88.9% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 7.5% | 6.0% | 9.8% | -2.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.6% | 2.7% | -5.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35% | 37.2% | -2.2% |
| Christian | 56.2% | 46.2% | 10.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.9% | 6.5% | -5.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Malthouse Close was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.9% lower than the Ridgeway average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Malthouse Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Ridgeway and the 190th lowest crime rate of 428 local areas in Vale of White Horse .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Malthouse Close, Swindon, Oxfordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £326,000 | 2022-01-11 | £383,342 |
| 1 Malthouse Close, Swindon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-10-25 | £497,744 |
| 6 Malthouse Close, Swindon, Oxfordshire Detached, an established residential building | £223,500 | 2006-11-17 | £414,798 |
| 3 Malthouse Close, Swindon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2000-07-31 | £435,971 |
| 5 Malthouse Close, Swindon, Oxfordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £139,950 | 2000-04-28 | £494,100 |
SN6 8PB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SN6 8PB 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 | 67 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 18 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbury with Compton Beauchamp Church of England (A) Primary School Ashbury , SN6 8LN | 3out of 4 | 132 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopstone Church of England Primary School Bishopstone , SN6 8PW | 3out of 4 | 2,650 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shrivenham Church of England Controlled School High Street , Shrivenham SN6 8AA | 3out of 4 | 4,860 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewood School Bourton , SN6 8HZ | - not rated | 4,043 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashbury Tea Room & Shop | 1 Wixes Piece, Ashbury | 89 yd | |
| The Rose and Crown | 3 High Street | 95 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 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.