Area Information for Groundwell Road, Swindon, SN1 2LU

Summary Back to Top

Groundwell Road in Swindon is in the South West region of England. The postcode is within the Eastcott ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Swindon South. This page combines information for the address Groundwell Road, Swindon, SN1 2LU, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SN1 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for SN1 2LU.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Swindon
Ward Eastcott
Constituency Swindon South * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region South West
Country England

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Groundwell Road, Swindon, SN1 2LU:

Groundwell Road, Swindon, SN1 2PB
Groundwell Road, Swindon, SN1 2LY
Groundwell Road, Swindon, SN1 2NE
York Road, Swindon, SN1 2JP
Leicester Street, Swindon, SN1 2JN
Leicester Street, Swindon, SN1 2LR

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SN1 as a whole.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Groundwell Road, Swindon, SN1 2LU is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses. The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

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Housing (7 Sales) Back to Top

House Prices

We have found 7 property sales in Groundwell Road since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Groundwell Road, Swindon consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 8
Semi-Detached 12
Terraced 38
Flat (Purpose-Built) 54
Flat (Converted) 16
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 3
Residence in Commercial Building 1
Caravan/Park/Temporary 1
Total 133
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Groundwell Road, Swindon contains a higher-than-average level of rented housing (excluding social housing) - 58% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just over 19.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 26
Owned with Mortgage 16
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 6
Rented: Other Social 8
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 73
Rented: Other 4
Rent Free 0
Total 133

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 43
Two People 30
Three People 25
Four People 22
Five People 3
Six People 2
Seven People 0
8+ People 6
Total 131

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

This area contains a mixture of household compositions, as detailed below. No single type accounts for more than 50% of the households.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 44
Family Household 66
Other Household 23
Total 133

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 57
Deprived In One Dimension 45
Deprived In Two Dimensions 23
Deprived In Three Dimensions 8
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 133

People Back to Top

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Swindon South constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 51% male.

Gender
Male 180
Female 174
Total 354

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 14
5-9 25
10-14 25
15-19 17
20-24 28
25-29 38
30-34 29
35-39 38
40-44 37
45-49 17
50-54 19
55-59 21
60-64 12
65-69 8
70-74 0
75-79 9
80-84 8
85+ 6
Total 351

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode SN1 2LU does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 118
Married 132
Separated 4
Divorced 16
Widowed 16
Total 286

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 186
Good 128
Fair 26
Bad 13
Very Bad 1
Total 354

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 96
Apprenticeship 7
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 35
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 29
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 33
No GCSEs or Equivalent 62
Other 26
Total 288

Culture Back to Top

Ethnic Group Embed This

Groundwell Road, Swindon can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 38% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 136
Mixed Ethnicity 4
Indian 175
Pakistani 4
Bangladeshi 4
Chinese 3
Other Asian 3
Black African 17
Black Caribbean 3
Other Black/African/Caribbean 1
Other 4
Total 354

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Groundwell Road, Swindon), only 37% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 130
European Union 40
Africa 9
Middle East and Asia 164
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 11
Total 354

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Groundwell Road, Swindon), only 37% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 16% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 130
10+ Years 55
5-10 Years 67
2-5 Years 66
Less Than 2 Years 37
Total 355

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to SN1 2LU.

Passport(s) Held
None 27
United Kingdom 120
Republic of Ireland 4
European Union 120
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 1
Middle East or Asia 80
Central and South America 4

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 60
Christian 201
Buddhist 4
Hindu 49
Jewish 0
Muslim 17
Sikh 0
Other Religion 4
Not Stated 18
Total 353

Employment Back to Top

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Eastcott ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in full-time employment - 48% of the resident population. On average, just over 34.3% of census respondents were in full-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 137
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 29
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 16
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 14
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 12
Retired 32
Looking After Home or Family 18
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 13
Other 14
Total 287

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 7
Professional Occupations 36
Associate Professional Occupations 20
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 11
Skilled Trades Occupations 11
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 11
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 12
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 22
Elementary Occupations 58
Total 188

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 28
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 38
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 28
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 19
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 20
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 32
Semi-Routine Occupation 72
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 38
Full-time Student 11
Total 286

Policing and Crime (262) Back to Top

Groundwell Road, Swindon, SN1 2LU is within the York Road policing neighbourhood, under the Wiltshire Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In January 2025, 262 crimes were reported within half a mile of SN1 2LU.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 262 crimes committed near Groundwell Road
Neighbourhood Team Address York Road
Force Website: http://www.wiltshire.police.uk

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

Nearby Services Back to Top

Key: Railway Stations Railway Station Hospitals Hospital GP Practices GP Dentists Dentist Opticians Optician Primary School Primary School Secondary School Secondary School

Below are the details of the closest services to SN1 2LU. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for SN1 2LU.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 1 closest railway stations to Groundwell Road, Swindon, SN1 2LU. The nearest railway station is Swindon (Wilts), approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Swindon (Wilts) 0.6 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Groundwell Road, Swindon, SN1 2LU. The nearest is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School, approximately 190 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 190 yards
    
Drove Primary School 460 yards
    
King William Street Church of England Primary School 660 yards
    
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery 740 yards
    
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 860 yards
    
Lethbridge Primary School 0.6 miles
    
Mountford Manor Primary School 0.8 miles
    
The Croft Primary School 0.9 miles
    
Robert Le Kyng Primary School 0.9 miles
    
Gorse Hill Primary School 1 mile
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Groundwell Road, Swindon, SN1 2LU. The nearest is Lawn Manor Academy, approximately 0.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Lawn Manor Academy 0.6 miles
    
St Joseph's Catholic College 0.7 miles
    
UTC Swindon 0.8 miles
    
The Commonweal School 0.8 miles
    
Swindon Academy (All Through) 1.6 miles
    
The Deanery CofE Academy 1.7 miles  
Nova Hreod Academy 2 miles
    
The Dorcan Academy 2 miles
    
The Ridgeway School & Sixth Form College 2.1 miles
    
Kingsdown School 2.4 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Groundwell Road, Swindon, SN1 2LU. The nearest is Victoria Cross Surgery, approximately 470 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Groundwell Road, Swindon, SN1 2LU. The nearest is MR JS DHARIWAL, approximately 540 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 3 closest hospitals to Groundwell Road, Swindon, SN1 2LU. The nearest is The Ridgeway Hospital, approximately 2.3 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
The Ridgeway Hospital 2.3 miles
The Great Western Hospital 2.5 miles
Faringdon Day Hospital 11 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Groundwell Road, Swindon, SN1 2LU. The nearest is Haine & Smith Opticians, approximately 540 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

Broadband Connectivity Back to Top

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Broadband in SN1 2LU

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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