Postcode SN2 3BX (Swindon) Terminated June 2000

Map showing SN2 3BX and nearby postcodes

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

SN2 3BX 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 3BX as Hard-pressed living > Industrious communities > Industrious transitions.

The closest road name to SN2 3BX is Toppers Close which is centered 140 m away.

The nearest bus stop is The Groves and is 54 m away. The closest railway station is Swindon Rail Station, 1.94 km away.

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

The local pub for residents of SN2 3BX is Rodbourne Cheney Working Mens Club and is 605 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 569 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Good on April 28, 2021.

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

Nearby Roads

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

Toppers Close 140 m
Larchmore Close 180 m
Cypress Grove 219 m
Olive Grove 233 m
Pinetree Rise 233 m
Atbara Close 248 m
Blackthorn Lane 248 m
Whitworth Road 304 m
Newland Road 308 m
Rowan Road 326 m
Cedars Close 339 m
Beech Avenue 348 m
Kennet Avenue 366 m
The Broadway 408 m
Mulberry Grove 454 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode SN2 3BX

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 3BX - Data from 2020-2021

School Ofsted Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Swindon Academy Good
(May 25, 2017)
327 m
Greenmeadow Primary School 502 m
Rodbourne Cheney Primary School 545 m
Seven Fields Primary School Requires improvement
(May 19, 2021)
931 m
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Good
(January 16, 2019)
1.04 km
Moredon Primary School 1.08 km
Nova Hreod Academy Good
(February 1, 2017)
1.18 km
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery Good
(January 30, 2019)
1.23 km
Crowdys Hill School Good
(February 27, 2019)
1.28 km
Haydon Wick Primary School 1.42 km
Catherine Wayte Primary School 1.45 km
St Luke's Academy 1.59 km
Gorse Hill Primary School Requires improvement
(September 27, 2018)
1.6 km
Haydonleigh Primary School Good
(January 22, 2019)
1.68 km
Beechcroft Infant School Good
(February 22, 2018)
1.69 km
Abbey Meads Community Primary School 1.83 km
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon Good
(December 19, 2018)
2.23 km
Even Swindon Primary School Good
(June 5, 2018)
2.26 km
Orchid Vale Primary School 2.27 km
Bridlewood Primary School Good
(November 18, 2021)
2.35 km

Nearby Food

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

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

Nearby Travel Links

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

The Groves Bus Stop/Station 54 m
The Groves Bus Stop/Station 58 m
Larchmore Close Bus Stop/Station 169 m
Larchmore Close Bus Stop/Station 176 m
Dart Avenue Bus Stop/Station 333 m
Swindon Rail Station Rail 1.94 km
Swindon Rail Station Rail 2.02 km
London Oxford Airport Air 43.28 km
Gloucestershire Airport Air 43.61 km

Nearby Nature

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

Penhill Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.17 km
Ash Corner Woodland Or Forest 2.14 km
Mouldon Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.5 km
Stratton Wood Woodland Or Forest 2.65 km
Peatmoor Lagoon Inland Water 3.11 km
Peatmoor Community Woodland Woodland Or Forest 3.44 km
Blunsdonhill Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.48 km
Upper Widhill Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.55 km
Owls' Copse Woodland Or Forest 3.72 km
Sheepslaight Plantation Woodland Or Forest 3.75 km
Great Wood Woodland Or Forest 3.81 km
Stubb's Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.86 km
Ash Covert Woodland Or Forest 3.9 km
Castle Hill Hill Or Mountain 4.06 km
Shepherd's Copse Woodland Or Forest 4.12 km

Location

Country England
Latitude 51.58308700
Longitude -1.79163400
OS Easting 414534
OS Northing 0187157
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: Industrious communities
Subgroup: Industrious transitions
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 8A1