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Blunsdon and Highworth

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About

Blunsdon and Highworth ward encompasses a large, predominantly rural area northeast of Swindon's urban centre. The landscape is characterised by open farmland, small woods, and scattered settlements. The ward includes the historic market town of Highworth, which sits on a significant hilltop ridge, and the village of Blunsdon. Development is mostly contained within these established communities, preserving the agricultural character of the surrounding land.

A notable local feature is the preserved section of the former Highworth branch railway line, now a quiet recreational path. Economic activity includes local commerce in the towns and farming across the wider ward. The area maintains a distinct separation from Swindon's main built-up area, offering a more village-oriented pace of life while remaining within the borough's administrative boundary.

Area overview

On average Blunsdon and Highworth has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blunsdon and Highworth is £62,316 per year. There are 6 schools in Blunsdon and Highworth: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blunsdon and Highworth is home to around 11,445 people, with a population density of about 180.4 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
11.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blunsdon and Highworth Population
11,445
Population density
180.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.79(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.19(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.25(+12%)
Public order
6.64(+2%)
Vehicle crime
4.72(+63%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,465
91.42%
Other White
286
2.5%
Indian
110
0.96%
Other Asian
104
0.91%
White and Asian (mixed)
78
0.68%
Total population: 11,447

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,862
29.86%
Level 3 (A level)
1,715
17.89%
No qualifications
1,518
15.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,504
15.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,072
11.19%
Total 16+ residents: 9,584

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,051
41.31%
Owns with a mortgage
1,579
31.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
521
10.49%
Social rents from council
467
9.41%
Other social rented
208
4.19%
Total households: 4,965

Property prices in Blunsdon and Highworth

Based on 176 recent sales, the median property price is £336,500 in Blunsdon and Highworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £900,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blunsdon and Highworth in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blunsdon and Highworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced50£249,500
Semi-Detached42£313,750
Flats12£159,500
Detached72£462,500

10 years median price trend in Blunsdon and Highworth

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blunsdon and Highworth.

All postcodes in Blunsdon and Highworth

SN67QW

Blunsdon and Highworth

SN267BT

Anvil Street

SN34TT

Stirling Road

SN255DN

Kingsdown Lane

SN267BN

Hunts Hill

SN67QZ

Lynt Farm Lane

SN67AJ

Brewery Street

SN268AP

Ray Lane

SN67EU

High Street

SN67AW

Park Avenue

SN67NE

Knowlands

SN67SA

Mill Lane

SN67NZ

The Dormers

SN67ED

Windrush

SN268DN

Ermin Street

SN67RS

Queens Road

SN67QQ

Shrivenham Road

SN67QY

Lechlade Road

SN67HR

Skye Close

SN67NW

The Cullerns

SN67QB

Blunsdon and Highworth

SN67FQ

Gold Close

SN268AH

Jupiter Close

SN34BZ

Highworth Road

SN67AY

Vorda Road

SN267BH

Back Lane

SN67FE

Swindon Street

SN67BH

Biddel Springs

SN268AN

Coln Road

SN67AL

Roundhills Mead

SN67NY

The Dormers

SN67RR

Skinners Close

SN67ER

Blunsdon and Highworth

SN67SJ

Swindon Road

SN67QJ

Wrag View

SN67EE

Windrush

SN67HA

Coffin Close

SN267DH

Broad Bush

SN67AS

Grange Close

SN67EN

Glebe Place

SN67TD

Lushill

SN67TL

The Mews

SN267EA

Turnpike Road

SN67DT

Windrush

SN67NH

Edencroft

SN67NP

The Cullerns

SN67DS

Windrush

SN34TG

Hunts Rise

SN67JY

Pentylands Close

SN67AD

Vicarage Lane

SN67JX

Crane Furlong

SN67NB

Knowlands

SN267AP

Linley Road

SN67ND

Knowlands

SN268AF

Ceres Road

SN67BJ

Copper Beeches

SN67BW

Cricklade Road

SN67EA

Windrush

SN67QX

Lynt Road

SN67EH

Home Farm

SN67NF

Sevenfields

SN268DJ

Ermin Street

SN67JU

Henley Drive

SN67AB

Cherry Orchard

SN67AT

Eastrop

SN67SD

The Avenue

SN67DR

Stapleton Close

SN67FF

Brewery Street

SN67SL

Swindon Road

SN267ES

Blunsdon and Highworth

SN67EJ

North View

SN67BD

Orange Close

SN267AL

Holdcroft Close

SN67EQ

Home Farm

SN67HF

Lechlade Road

SN267DQ

Burytown Lane

SN67TB

Blunsdon and Highworth

SN267AZ

Sams Lane

SN67BX

Wrde Hill

SN67HQ

Lechlade Road

SN267AE

High Street

SN67LA

Pound Road

SN268AD

Lady Lane

SN67RU

Burford Stone Lane

SN67RL

Hampton

SN67BN

Beech Grove

SN67HJ

Westrop

SN66LF

School Lane

SN268DF

West Hill

SN67NS

Blackworth Industrial Estate

SN67HY

Brookfield

SN67DJ

Station Road

SN67PF

The Dormers

SN267AT

Fortuna Road

SN67RJ

Cricklade Road

SN67FP

Juno Gardens

SN67RB

Lechlade Road

SN67GQ

Roves Lane

SN67HT

Stroma Way

SN67AE

Hammond Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.