Postcode SN2 3BJ (Swindon) Terminated June 2000

Map showing SN2 3BJ and nearby postcodes

The postcode SN2 3BJ is located in Swindon It was introduced in January 1980 and terminated in June 2000.SN2 3BJ is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

SN2 3BJ is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 2.3 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of SN2 3BJ as Urbanites > Ageing urban living > Self-sufficient retirement.

The closest road name to SN2 3BJ is Toppers Close which is centered 141 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Groves and is 17 m away. The closest railway station is Swindon Rail Station, 1.98 km away.

The closest primary school to SN2 3BJ (for ages 11 and under) is Greenmeadow Primary School.

The local pub for residents of SN2 3BJ is Rodbourne Cheney Working Mens Club and is 657 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Satisfactory on October 5, 2021. The nearest takeaway food is available from Golden Star Fish Bar and is 620 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on April 28, 2021.

Policing for SN2 3BJ is covered by the Wiltshire police force association and Swindon is the NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT) or Care Trust Plus (CT).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to SN2 3BJ and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to SN2 3BJ, and the approximate distance away.

Toppers Close 141 m
Larchmore Close 161 m
Blackthorn Lane 187 m
Olive Grove 194 m
Pinetree Rise 194 m
Whitworth Road 252 m
Cypress Grove 287 m
Isis Close 290 m
Kennet Avenue 307 m
Newland Road 330 m
Beech Avenue 381 m
Cedars Close 407 m
The Broadway 421 m
Mulberry Grove 521 m
Severn Avenue 658 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode SN2 3BJ

Introduction January 1980
Termination June 2000
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Local Schools

School OFSTED ratings, last inspection dates, student age ranges and approximate distance from SN2 3BJ - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Swindon Academy Good
(May 25, 2017)
369 m
Greenmeadow Primary School 469 m
Rodbourne Cheney Primary School 570 m
Seven Fields Primary School Requires improvement
(May 19, 2021)
865 m
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Good
(January 16, 2019)
1.1 km
Moredon Primary School 1.13 km
Crowdys Hill School Good
(February 27, 2019)
1.24 km
Nova Hreod Academy Good
(February 1, 2017)
1.25 km
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery Good
(January 30, 2019)
1.28 km
Catherine Wayte Primary School 1.42 km
Haydon Wick Primary School 1.44 km
St Luke's Academy 1.52 km
Gorse Hill Primary School Requires improvement
(September 27, 2018)
1.6 km
Beechcroft Infant School Good
(February 22, 2018)
1.63 km
Haydonleigh Primary School Good
(January 22, 2019)
1.7 km
Abbey Meads Community Primary School 1.79 km
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon Good
(December 19, 2018)
2.17 km
Orchid Vale Primary School 2.28 km
Even Swindon Primary School Good
(June 5, 2018)
2.32 km
Bridlewood Primary School Good
(November 18, 2021)
2.33 km

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from SN2 3BJ - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
130 Whitworth Road Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
May 30, 2018
1 m
Orchid House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 8, 2022
1 m
Ciderstone House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 17, 2016
173 m
Choice Care Group - Hurst House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
August 21, 2020
197 m
Aspens Services Ltd @ Greenmeadow Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 17, 2022
469 m
Little Pippins Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 29, 2021
469 m
Caterlink Ltd (c/o Rodbourne Cheney Primary School) School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 25, 2021
570 m
The White Horse Federation (Breakfast C/O R C Primary Sch) Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 11, 2019
570 m
Golden Star Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
April 28, 2021
620 m
The Cakehole Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 6, 2021
620 m
Moredon Charcoal Grill Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
August 4, 2021
657 m
Papa John's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 21, 2021
657 m
Rodbourne Cheney Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
October 5, 2021
657 m
Simply Local Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
June 14, 2019
657 m
Bhaji's Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
April 28, 2021
721 m
Fish & Chips On Thames Avenue Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 5, 2022
721 m
Greenmeadow Stores Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
July 16, 2021
721 m
Seven Stars Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 3, 2020
721 m
Shield & Dagger Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 27, 2022
721 m
St Andrews Methodist Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
September 27, 2016
794 m

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to SN2 3BJ - Data from Apr 2022

The Groves Bus Stop/Station 17 m
The Groves Bus Stop/Station 29 m
Larchmore Close Bus Stop/Station 196 m
Larchmore Close Bus Stop/Station 205 m
Cemetery Gates Bus Stop/Station 313 m
Swindon Rail Station Rail 1.98 km
Swindon Rail Station Rail 2.06 km
London Oxford Airport Air 43.22 km
Gloucestershire Airport Air 43.6 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to SN2 3BJ - Data from Dec 2021

Penhill Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.13 km
Ash Corner Woodland Or Forest 2.1 km
Mouldon Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.55 km
Stratton Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.59 km
Peatmoor Lagoon Inland Water 3.17 km
Blunsdonhill Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.45 km
Peatmoor Community Woodland Woodland Or Forest 3.5 km
Upper Widhill Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.52 km
Owls' Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.65 km
Sheepslaight Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.68 km
Great Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.75 km
Stubb's Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.8 km
Ash Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.83 km
Castle Hill Hill Or Mountain 4 km
Shepherd's Copse Woodland Or Forest 4.11 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.58350800
Longitude -1.79092500
OS Easting 414583
OS Northing 0187204
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
8798
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Wiltshire

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
North Swindon
Electoral Ward Rodbourne Cheney
Local Authority District Swindon
Region / Government Office Region South West
European Electoral Region South West
Local Enterprise Partnership Primary: Swindon and Wiltshire
Secondary:
Local Learning and Skills Council Wiltshire and Swindon

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code E06000030
Travel To Work Area Swindon

NHS

NHS England Region South West
Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Swindon
Cancer Alliance Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
South West
Sustainability and Transformation
Partnership
Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
NHS Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire CCG

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Urbanites
Group: Ageing urban living
Subgroup: Self-sufficient retirement
Rural-Urban Classification (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Built-Up Area Swindon BUA
Built-Up Area Sub-Division Swindon BUASD
Workplace Zone E33048277
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Swindon 007
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Swindon 007C
Output Area / Small Area 5B3