Area Information for Sheep Street, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7AA

Sheep Street in Highworth is in the South West region of England. The postcode is within the Blunsdon and Highworth ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Swindon North. This page combines information for the address Sheep Street, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7AA, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of SN6 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 SN6 7AA.

Basic Information

Area Type Small Town or Fringe Area
Local Authority Swindon
Ward Blunsdon and Highworth
Constituency Swindon North * 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

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 5 property sales in Sheep Street, SN6 7AA since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being outright ownership. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Highworth), and the Wiltshire Police force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near Sheep Street, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7AA.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Sheep Street, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7AA 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.

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 Sheep Street, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7AA:

The Mews, Cherry Orchard, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7TL
Red Lion Mews, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7AB
High Street, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7EU
High Street, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7AQ
Gilberts Lane, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7FB
Vicarage Lane, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7AD

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about SN6 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 5 property sales in Sheep Street 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

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. 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 9
Semi-Detached 18
Terraced 31
Flat (Purpose-Built) 39
Flat (Converted) 0
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 2
Total 99
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

This area consists predominantly of housing where the property is owned outright - higher than the national average of almost 33%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 80
Owned with Mortgage 10
Shared Ownership 1
Rented: From Council 0
Rented: Other Social 0
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 8
Rented: Other 3
Rent Free 0
Total 102

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 74
Two People 23
Three People 4
Four People 0
Five People 0
Six People 1
Seven People 0
8+ People 0
Total 102

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Sheep Street, Highworth, Swindon consists predominantly of single-person households, common in inner-city areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 74
Family Household 28
Other Household 0
Total 102

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 24
Deprived In One Dimension 57
Deprived In Two Dimensions 18
Deprived In Three Dimensions 3
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 102

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. This part of the Blunsdon and Highworth ward however contains significantly more women than average (62%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are large establishments such as boarding schools and convents, and areas with older populations.

Females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas. In general, as people age, they move away from city centre addresses to suburbs, smaller towns and rural locations, so these areas often show a greater number of females, with inner-city areas showing the opposite trend.

Gender
Male 51
Female 87
Total 138

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. The area around SN6 7AA has a very large concentration of residents that are aged 65+ (at 71% of the resident population). This is most commonly seen in rural and small-town areas, and areas of natural beauty that appeal to an older demographic.

This type of distribution is also seen in areas that contain large retirement complexes and care homes.

Age Groups
0-4 0
5-9 2
10-14 1
15-19 1
20-24 0
25-29 2
30-34 4
35-39 2
40-44 1
45-49 3
50-54 5
55-59 6
60-64 11
65-69 12
70-74 14
75-79 22
80-84 19
85+ 32
Total 137

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

In the immediate vicinity of SN6 7AA the number widowed residents is high - 37% of the area's population. This may be indicative of an older population, and these areas often contain more women than men as a result.

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 12
Married 52
Separated 2
Divorced 17
Widowed 52
Total 135

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.

However, this area of the Blunsdon and Highworth ward shows lower levels of residents that report their health as Good or Very Good (59%) than average, which is usually indicative of areas with older populations or areas of social deprivation.

Health
Very Good 29
Good 53
Fair 43
Bad 12
Very Bad 3
Total 140

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

Sheep Street and surrounding area has a larger than average concentration of residents have no qualifications - 34% of the resident population. On average, around 18.2% of census respondents fall into this category.

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) 28
Apprenticeship 12
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 14
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 6
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 22
No GCSEs or Equivalent 47
Other 9
Total 138

Ethnic Group Embed This

This address (Sheep Street, Highworth, Swindon) can be considered less ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 99% 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 138
Mixed Ethnicity 1
Total 139

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

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 135
European Union 2
Oceania (Australia, New Zealand, Indonesia and nearby islands) 1
Total 138

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

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 135
10+ Years 3
5-10 Years 0
2-5 Years 0
Less Than 2 Years 0
Total 138

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 SN6 7AA.

Passport(s) Held
None 31
United Kingdom 106
Republic of Ireland 1

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 22
Christian 111
Buddhist 1
Hindu 0
Jewish 0
Muslim 0
Sikh 0
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 3
Total 138

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Blunsdon and Highworth ward showed a higher-than-average concentration of retired residents - 74% of the resident population. On average, around 21.7% of census respondents were retired. This represents a significant increase since the 2011 census, where 13.8% were retired. This may be partly explained by the number of people aged 65 years and over increasing in the UK, and partially by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the workforce in the time leading up to the census.

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 19
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 3
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 3
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 0
Unemployed 2
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 1
Retired 100
Looking After Home or Family 1
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 5
Other 1
Total 135

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 2
Professional Occupations 7
Associate Professional Occupations 2
Skilled Trades Occupations 5
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 4
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 4
Elementary Occupations 2
Total 26

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 12
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 20
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 28
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 12
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 4
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 23
Semi-Routine Occupation 21
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 15
Full-time Student 1
Total 136

Sheep Street, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7AA is within the Highworth policing neighbourhood, under the Wiltshire Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view crimes committed near Sheep Street
Neighbourhood Team Address Highworth
Force Website: http://www.wiltshire.police.uk

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

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Below are the details of the closest services to Highworth. 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 SN6 7AA.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 1 closest railway stations to Sheep Street, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7AA. The nearest railway station is Swindon (Wilts), approximately 5.6 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Swindon (Wilts) 5.6 miles

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Sheep Street, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7AA. The nearest is Eastrop Infant School, approximately 320 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Eastrop Infant School 320 yards
    
Southfield Junior School 370 yards
    
Westrop Primary & Nursery School 590 yards
    
South Marston Church of England Primary School 2.9 miles
    
Shrivenham Church of England School 3 miles
    
Watchfield Primary School 3.1 miles
    
St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy 3.3 miles
    
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon 3.5 miles
    
Ruskin Junior School 3.6 miles
    
Grange Infants' School 3.6 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Sheep Street, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7AA. The nearest is Highworth Warneford School, approximately 390 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Highworth Warneford School 390 yards
    
Kingsdown School 3.4 miles
    
Great Western Academy 4.7 miles
    
Swindon Academy (All Through) 4.8 miles
    
The Dorcan Academy 5 miles
    
Abbey Park School 5.1 miles
    
St Joseph's Catholic College 5.1 miles
    
Faringdon Community College 5.3 miles
    
Nova Hreod Academy 5.5 miles
    
Lawn Manor Academy 5.7 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Sheep Street, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7AA. The nearest is Westrop Medical Practice, approximately 450 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Westrop Medical Practice 450 yards
Elm Tree Surgery 3.2 miles
Blunsdon Surgery 3.4 miles
Merchiston Surgery 3.5 miles
Penhill Surgery 3.9 miles
Abbey Meads Medical Pract 4.3 miles
Crossroads Surgery 4.3 miles
Lechlade Medical Centre 4.6 miles
Hawthorn Medical Centre 4.8 miles
Tadpole Surgery 4.9 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Sheep Street, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7AA. The nearest is Abbey Meads Dental Practice, approximately 4.3 miles 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 Sheep Street, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7AA. The nearest is Faringdon Day Hospital, approximately 5.5 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Faringdon Day Hospital 5.5 miles
Fairford Hospital 6.1 miles
The Great Western Hospital 6.4 miles

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Sheep Street, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7AA. The nearest is Haine & Smith Opticians, approximately 120 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.


 

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Broadband in SN6 7AA

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+

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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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