Postcode SN2 3BS (Swindon) Terminated June 2000

Map showing SN2 3BS and nearby postcodes

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

SN2 3BS 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 3BS as Hard-pressed living > Hard pressed ageing workers > Ageing industrious workers.

The closest road name to SN2 3BS is Windrush Road which is centered 55 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Larchmore Close and is 180 m away. The closest railway station is Swindon Rail Station, 2.17 km away.

The closest primary school to SN2 3BS (for ages 11 and under) is Rodbourne Cheney Primary School.

The local pub for residents of SN2 3BS is Rodbourne Cheney Working Mens Club and is 320 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 285 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on April 28, 2021.

Policing for SN2 3BS 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 3BS and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

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

Windrush Road 55 m
Newland Road 74 m
Atbara Close 110 m
The Gardens 113 m
The Broadway 120 m
Firth Close 208 m
Rowan Road 216 m
Toppers Close 254 m
Larchmore Close 274 m
Harbour Close 330 m
Cypress Grove 342 m
Dart Avenue 344 m
Avonmead 489 m
Severn Avenue 527 m
Thames Avenue 596 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode SN2 3BS

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 3BS - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Rodbourne Cheney Primary School 195 m
Greenmeadow Primary School 418 m
Swindon Academy Good
(May 25, 2017)
597 m
Moredon Primary School 784 m
Nova Hreod Academy Good
(February 1, 2017)
962 m
Seven Fields Primary School Requires improvement
(May 19, 2021)
1.05 km
Haydon Wick Primary School 1.07 km
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Good
(January 16, 2019)
1.16 km
Catherine Wayte Primary School 1.21 km
Haydonleigh Primary School Good
(January 22, 2019)
1.35 km
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery Good
(January 30, 2019)
1.4 km
Crowdys Hill School Good
(February 27, 2019)
1.63 km
Abbey Meads Community Primary School 1.69 km
St Luke's Academy 1.77 km
Gorse Hill Primary School Requires improvement
(September 27, 2018)
1.93 km
Orchid Vale Primary School 1.95 km
Beechcroft Infant School Good
(February 22, 2018)
1.97 km
Bridlewood Primary School Good
(November 18, 2021)
2.12 km
Even Swindon Primary School Good
(June 5, 2018)
2.24 km
St Francis CofE Primary School Outstanding
(March 15, 2012)
2.26 km

Nearby Food

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

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Caterlink Ltd (c/o Rodbourne Cheney Primary School) School/college/university 5
Very Good
March 25, 2021
195 m
The White Horse Federation (Breakfast C/O R C Primary Sch) Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
September 11, 2019
195 m
Golden Star Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
April 28, 2021
285 m
The Cakehole Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 5
Very Good
July 6, 2021
285 m
Moredon Charcoal Grill Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
August 4, 2021
320 m
Papa John's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
October 21, 2021
320 m
Rodbourne Cheney Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub 3
Satisfactory
October 5, 2021
320 m
Simply Local Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets 5
Very Good
June 14, 2019
320 m
130 Whitworth Road Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises Exempt
May 30, 2018
383 m
Orchid House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
February 8, 2022
383 m
Aspens Services Ltd @ Greenmeadow Primary School School/college/university 5
Very Good
January 17, 2022
418 m
Little Pippins Pre-School Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
March 29, 2021
418 m
Bhaji's Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop 4
Good
April 28, 2021
446 m
Fish & Chips On Thames Avenue Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
March 5, 2022
446 m
Greenmeadow Stores Retailers - other 3
Satisfactory
July 16, 2021
446 m
Seven Stars Takeaway/sandwich shop 5
Very Good
November 3, 2020
446 m
Shield & Dagger Pub/bar/nightclub 5
Very Good
January 27, 2022
446 m
St Andrews Methodist Church Other catering premises 5
Very Good
September 27, 2016
460 m
V-Cuisine Other catering premises 5
Very Good
June 18, 2019
539 m
Ciderstone House Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises 5
Very Good
May 17, 2016
543 m

Nearby Travel Links

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

Larchmore Close Bus Stop/Station 180 m
Larchmore Close Bus Stop/Station 188 m
The Broadway Bus Stop/Station 196 m
The Broadway Bus Stop/Station 250 m
Dart Avenue Bus Stop/Station 262 m
Swindon Rail Station Rail 2.17 km
Swindon Rail Station Rail 2.25 km
Gloucestershire Airport Air 43.3 km
London Oxford Airport Air 43.44 km

Nearby Nature

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

Penhill Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.06 km
Mouldon Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.17 km
Ash Corner Woodland Or Forest 2.49 km
Stratton Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.84 km
Peatmoor Lagoon Inland Water 2.85 km
Peatmoor Community Woodland Woodland Or Forest 3.17 km
Blunsdonhill Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.31 km
Upper Widhill Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.34 km
Owls' Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.8 km
Shepherd's Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.83 km
Sheepslaight Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.87 km
Stubb's Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.87 km
Ash Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.95 km
Great Wood Woodland Or Forest 4 km
Castle Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.04 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.58434500
Longitude -1.79630500
OS Easting 414210
OS Northing 0187296
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: Hard-pressed living
Group: Hard pressed ageing workers
Subgroup: Ageing industrious workers
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 8C1