Swindon
Unitary Authority in South West England
Contents: Subdivision
The population development in Swindon as well as related information and services (Wikipedia, Google, images).
icon links to further information about a selected division including its population structure (gender, age groups, age distribution, country of birth, ethnic group, religion).| Name | Status | Population Census 2001-04-29 | Population Census 2011-03-27 | Population Census 2021-03-21 | Population Estimate 2024-06-30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon | Unitary Authority | 180,051 | 209,156 | 233,410 | 243,875 | |
| Blunsdon and Highworth | Ward | 10,788 | 10,783 | 11,445 | 12,018 | → |
| Central | Ward | 9,019 | 11,752 | 15,425 | 16,366 | → |
| Chiseldon and Lawn | Ward | 5,711 | 5,719 | 7,837 | 8,982 | → |
| Covingham and Dorcan | Ward | 10,788 | 10,879 | 10,635 | 10,766 | → |
| Eastcott | Ward | 9,068 | 10,630 | 12,024 | 13,247 | → |
| Gorse Hill and Pinehurst | Ward | 12,158 | 12,695 | 14,018 | 14,386 | → |
| Haydon Wick | Ward | 12,160 | 12,350 | 12,045 | 12,080 | → |
| Liden, Eldene and Park South | Ward | 11,424 | 11,625 | 11,425 | 11,626 | → |
| Lydiard and Freshbrook | Ward | 11,558 | 10,997 | 11,010 | 10,771 | → |
| Mannington and Western | Ward | 8,724 | 10,062 | 11,193 | 11,972 | → |
| Old Town | Ward | 5,701 | 8,841 | 11,160 | 11,625 | → |
| Penhill and Upper Stratton | Ward | 11,773 | 11,993 | 12,724 | 12,778 | → |
| Priory Vale | Ward | 3,004 | 11,875 | 12,740 | 13,128 | → |
| Ridgeway | Ward | 2,958 | 3,326 | 3,423 | 3,582 | → |
| Rodbourne Cheney | Ward | 10,906 | 11,458 | 12,701 | 12,999 | → |
| Shaw | Ward | 11,582 | 11,221 | 10,948 | 10,834 | → |
| St Andrews | Ward | 3,419 | 10,484 | 19,144 | 21,386 | → |
| St Margaret and South Marston | Ward | 10,613 | 11,459 | 11,577 | 12,449 | → |
| Walcot and Park North | Ward | 11,635 | 12,974 | 13,711 | 13,878 | → |
| Wroughton and Wichelstowe | Ward | 7,047 | 8,033 | 8,229 | 9,002 | → |
| South West England | Region | 4,928,434 | 5,288,935 | 5,701,186 | 5,889,695 |
Source: UK Office for National Statistics.
Explanation: Wards as at May 2025. All area and population figures of wards are based on output areas. Thus, slight discrepancies are possible compared to the actual ward boundaries that are depicted in the map.
Further information about the population structure:
| Gender (E 2024) | |
|---|---|
| Males | 121,064 |
| Females | 122,811 |
| Age Groups (E 2024) | |
|---|---|
| 0-17 years | 54,244 |
| 18-64 years | 149,863 |
| 65+ years | 39,768 |
| Age Distribution (E 2024) | |
|---|---|
| 80+ years | 10,409 |
| 70-79 years | 18,021 |
| 60-69 years | 26,053 |
| 50-59 years | 32,810 |
| 40-49 years | 33,749 |
| 30-39 years | 36,830 |
| 20-29 years | 26,822 |
| 10-19 years | 30,226 |
| 0-9 years | 28,955 |
| Country of Birth (C 2021) | |
|---|---|
| UK | 185,756 |
| EU | 14,275 |
| Europe (other) | 1,603 |
| Middle East & Asia | 21,939 |
| Africa | 5,090 |
| Other country | 4,745 |
| Ethnic Group (C 2021) | |
|---|---|
| White | 190,142 |
| Asian | 27,173 |
| Black | 6,123 |
| Arab | 344 |
| Mixed/multiple | 6,495 |
| Other ethnic group | 3,134 |
| Religion (C 2021) | |
|---|---|
| Christians | 108,778 |
| Muslims | 6,310 |
| Hindus | 5,865 |
| Sikhs | 1,448 |
| Buddhists | 1,700 |
| Jews | 131 |
| Other religion | 1,514 |
| No religion | 94,559 |