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People & Demographics
Crofton Road, Coate, Swindon
SN3 6FFSwindon
Understanding the makeup of communities is at the very heart of the Census. The "People & Demographics" section looks at who we are, how we live, and the spaces we share. From population density - how tightly packed or spacious your neighbourhood feels - to people's relationships that shape households, every detail helps build a picture of daily life. You'll also find insights into age groups and household compositions, revealing generational trends and living arrangements. This data and analysis gives you a great insight into the tapestry of life in SN3 6FF.
Population Density
Census 2021 dataset "TS002 - Population Density" provides a detailed look at how people are distributed across an area, measured as the number of residents per square kilometre. This is a key indicator that helps us understand how crowded or spacious a location feels. Higher density often suggests urban areas with compact housing and busy communities, whereas lower density points to rural or semi-rural locations with open space and/or countryside and fewer neighbours.
Packed or Peaceful? How This Postcode Stacks Up
Data from the Census 2021 reveals that the population density here (based on the closest OA output area) is 72 people per square kilometre. This measurement helps to illustrate how populated or open this locality is, offering a snapshot of its residential character.
SN3 6FF has a population density that's lower than the regional average of 239.2 people per km2, based on Census 2021 data. This lower density often can indicate a quieter and less crowded environment, with more space per household and a more relaxed pace of life. While there may still be access to essential amenities and community resources, the reduced density could mean fewer nearby services and longer journeys for some activities such as communiting.
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-70Population Density.
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Legal Marriage/Partnership Status
Legal Partnership Status provides data on the legal relationship status of individuals, including categories like single, married, in a civil partnership, separated, divorced, or widowed. This data is crucial for understanding demographic trends and patterns in relationships over time.
How many people in SN3 6FF are married?
According to the 2021 Census, 52.7% of the population in the postcode SN3 6FF are married or in a civil partnership. This is higher than when compared to the overall rate across England & Wales, which stands at 44.7%, a difference of 17.9%.
Marriage Rates Uncovered
52.7%
17.9%Percentage of people in SN3 6FF who are married.
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Age (by 5-year bands)
Age by 5-Year Age Bands breaks down the population into age groups, each spanning five years. It typically ranges from 0–4 years, 5–9 years, and so on, up to 85 years and older. This granularity allows for a detailed view of the age distribution within a population. It provides insights into demographic trends and the proportion of different age groups within a given area.
Age Breakdown
Within SN3 6FF, children who are 15 years old or younger make up 19.8% of the total population, compared to 17.3% across England. In contrast, 20% are aged 65 and up, which includes individuals at retirement age.
This is largely in line with the rest of the country.
20%
Percentage of the population aged 65 and older
Household Composition
Household Composition categorises households by their structure. It includes single-person households, family households, multi-family households, and other household arrangements. Family households can consist of couples, couples with children, or single-parent families. Multi-family households refer to those with multiple families living together, while 'other' can encompass shared living arrangements, such as roommates or extended families.
Solo Household Statistics
Census 2021 reveals that 6.4% of households in the SN3 6FF postcode are single-person homes. This percentage is lower than compared to the figure for England & Wales, showing a difference of -50.0% from the nationwide average, where 12.8% of households are single-person.
6.4%
-50.0%Percentage of SN3 6FF households that contain a single person.
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1 Data used for this page show statistics based on output area (OA - E00078625), a best-fit lookup between this postcode (SN3 6FF) and 2021 Census data. Output areas may include more households and population than postcodes.
Data source: Census 2021 / Office for National Statistics
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