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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

SN267AN

Churchill Avenue

SN67TJ

Parsonage Court

SN67AQ

High Street

SN67BP

Oak Drive

SN268AG

Janus Road

SN67PB

The Dormers

SN67DB

The Green

SN67DW

Newburgh Place

SN267BD

Manor Close

SN67SH

Highworth Road

SN267AG

High Street

SN267BB

Sutton Park

SN268AA

Ermin Street

SN67JN

Grove Hill

SN267DA

Blunt Rise

SN67ES

The Archers

SN67AA

Sheep Street

SN255DL

Kingsdown Lane

SN267BS

Forge Road

SN67JJ

Fitzgerold Avenue

SN67SF

Blunsdon and Highworth

SN67AZ

Queens Avenue

SN67RX

Hannington Lane

SN67SR

Blackworth

SN268BU

Hillside Way

SN67PE

The Dormers

SN267AF

High Street

SN67HG

Lechlade Road

SN67DA

Stonefield Drive

SN67PY

Blunsdon and Highworth

SN67EW

St Michael's Avenue

SN67DU

Windrush

SN267BY

Flagstaff Avenue

SN67PQ

The Dormers

SN267ER

Blunsdon and Highworth

SN67HW

Arran Way

SN67RE

Lechlade Road

SN67JT

Henley Drive

SN67QS

Blunsdon and Highworth

SN67AX

Turnpike Road

SN267BE

Berton Close

SN34TW

Hunts Rise

SN267AW

Lonsdale Close

SN34SY

Hunts Copse Cottages

SN267BQ

West Hill

SN67AN

Kings Avenue

SN67HP

Kilda Road

SN67AP

Eastrop

SN67QT

Blunsdon and Highworth

SN34TX

Spitfire Way

SN67JR

Folly Drive

SN67NX

The Cullerns

SN267BG

Malthouse Close

SN268AS

Blunsdon and Highworth

SN34YH

Highworth Road

SN67PD

The Dormers

SN67SW

Swindon Road

SN67DH

The Retreat

SN67NT

Wessex Way

SN267BJ

Lower Village

SN268AR

Great Rose Lane

SN67BA

Queens Avenue

SN67BS

Bydemill Gardens

SN67SN

Redlands Close

SN67EF

Windrush

SN67FD

Swindon Street

SN268AQ

Thames View

SN268AJ

Vesta Close

SN67BY

Westhill Close

SN67DY

Windrush

SN67SY

Queens Road

SN267BA

Sutton Park

SN268BZ

Blunsdon Hill

SN267BW

The Copse

SN67EL

Rivers Way

SN66LE

Blackford Lane

SN67PG

The Willows

SN67QR

Lechlade Road

SN67BL

Cricklade Road

SN267DF

Smithy Close

SN67JZ

St Michaels Avenue

SN67AR

The Paddock

SN67NU

Priory Green

SN268AE

Flora Close

SN67SB

Church Lane

SN67FH

Squires Court

SN268BX

Upper Widhill Lane

SN67PP

Eastrop

SN267AU

Skylark

SN67HX

Barra Close

SN67FN

Sword Avenue

SN67RD

Lechlade Road

SN67JQ

Goodson Lane

SN67NJ

Edencroft

SN67AG

High Street

SN67PH

The Willows

SN267AY

Sams Lane

SN67FU

Blunsdon and Highworth

SN67NN

The Cullerns

SN67BU

Roman Way

Data Sources

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