Swindon population statistics

In 2024, there were 525k residents in Swindon postcode area with an average age of 42 years. Population density was 238 residents/km2. Population grew by 26.7% since 2002 and population average age increased by 3.7 years in the same period.
Key Population Data: Residents, Age and Density in 2024 (latest estimate from ONS)
Population Estimates, 2024Swindon postcode areaEngland + Wales
Total residents525k0.9% of Eng+Wls
Average age 4240.8
Population density238409

Swindon population density map

shows a number of residents per square kilometer(km2), estimates from 2020.

Swindon population density map

Swindon population average age map

Population average age by LSOA (County) in 2018.

Swindon population average age map

Swindon population growth

Total population per year outlines headcount differences.

Swindon population growth

Total annual population in Swindon postcode area and Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) compared to England and Wales
YearTotal populationCAGRCAGR ENG+WLS
2024525k1.08%0.74%
2023519k1.08%0.72%
2022513k1.07%0.68%
2021508k1.07%0.66%
2020503k1.08%0.68%
2019501k1.12%0.71%
2018497k1.14%0.72%
2017494k1.17%0.73%
2016488k1.18%0.75%
2015483k1.18%0.74%
2014477k1.18%0.74%
2013472k1.19%0.73%
2012467k1.21%0.73%
2011462k1.22%0.73%
2010457k1.23%0.72%
2009453k1.27%0.70%
2008449k1.32%0.70%
2007441k1.25%0.67%
2006434k1.12%0.63%
2005429k1.11%0.61%
2004422k0.95%0.52%
2003419k1.11%0.50%
2002415k--

Swindon population pyramid

shows the distribution of various age groups in a population in 2024. Females are shown on the left, males are shown on the right.

Swindon population pyramid by year

Swindon population share by decade of age

Shares of population age groups compared to corresponding shares of population groups in England & Wales, 2024.

Swindon population share by decade of age by year

Swindon working age population share

Working age population share compared to working age population share in England & Wales, 2024.

Swindon working age population share
Age Distribution and Comparison to England & Wales
age grouphead-count% share of population% for Eng & Wales
0-1596.6k18.4%18.3%
16-64324k61.6%62.8%
65+105k20.0%18.9%

Swindon average age rank

Comparison of postcode areas average ages, 2024 population estimates.

Swindon average age rank by year

Average Age in Swindon postcode area and Comparison to England & Wales
postcode areaAverage age in 2024
Swindon42
England & Wales40.8

Swindon population average age

Annual area statistics of Swindon's population average age compared to country statistics.

Swindon population average age by year
Population average age by year
YearSwindon postcode areaEngland and Wales
202442.040.8
202341.840.7
202241.840.7
202141.640.7
202041.440.5
201941.240.4
201840.940.2
201740.740.1
201640.539.9
201540.439.8
201440.239.7
201340.039.6
201239.839.5
201139.639.4
201039.539.3
200939.339.2
200839.139.2
200739.039.1
200638.939.0
200538.739.0
200438.638.9
200338.438.8
200238.338.7

Swindon residential areas map

Purple-colored areas are business or industrial areas. Green-colored areas provide quieter surroundings and better living. Map is based on a UK Census 2011 data. Colors calculated from the ratio of number of residents divided by a number of workday people.

Swindon residential areas map

Plumplot area insights - interactive charts and maps

Plumplot area insights - interactive maps and charts

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