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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

SN67DQ

Stranks Close

SN67RT

Nell Hill

SN267AX

Horseshoe Square

SN267AD

The Ridge

SN67JW

Folly Crescent

SN67PJ

Spa Close

SN67QE

Reema Houses

SN268AB

Minerva Heights

SN267DD

Farrier Street

SN67FS

Swindon Road

SN34AQ

Spitfire Way

SN267AB

High Street

SN67SX

Queens Road

SN67RP

Queens Road

SN67NQ

Sevenfields

SN67DF

Downs View

SN67AH

Swindon Street

SN67DD

The Elms

SN67QH

Pentylands Lane

SN67NL

The Cullerns

SN67DL

Quarry Crescent

SN267BU

Ashanti Way

SN67SG

Highworth Road

SN268DE

Front Lane

SN67DX

Windrush

SN267DE

Beech Lea

SN67DZ

Windrush

SN67RY

Lawn Lane

SN67FL

Utah Court

SN67PA

The Dormers

SN67NG

Sevenfields

SN67DP

Blunsdon and Highworth

SN67TA

Blunsdon and Highworth

SN67QG

Roves Lane

SN67SQ

Blunsdon and Highworth

SN67QP

Lechlade Road

SN67NR

The Cullerns

SN67HS

Kilda Road

SN66LD

Church View

SN67SE

The Avenue

SN267DB

Aki Court

SN67EG

Home Farm

SN267BL

Chapel Hill

SN268DA

Blunsdon Hill

SN67AU

Cherry Orchard

SN67FR

Blunsdon and Highworth

SN67JP

Folly Close

SN67DE

Swindon Road

SN67SZ

Great Rose Lane

SN267AQ

Hatchers Crescent

SN67HN

Bute Close

SN67QA

Bellingham Lane

SN67BQ

Blandford Alley

SN67FB

Gilberts Lane

SN67RN

Cricklade Road

SN267AJ

Broad Bush

SN67RW

Burford Stone Lane

SN67HH

Eastview Terrace

SN267BZ

Lang Mews

SN67QU

Lechlade Road

SN267AH

Pontings Close

SN67FG

Gilmore Court

SN67PX

Fresden

SN67LB

Grove Orchard

SN267BX

Jenkins Close

SN267DG

Churchway

SN67RA

Lechlade Road

SN67JS

Folly Way

SN67NA

Blackworth Industrial Estate

SN67BT

Botany

SN67EP

Blunsdon and Highworth

SN268BY

Blunsdon Hill

SN67QF

Bellingham Lane

SN67DN

Newburgh Place

SN267AS

The Ridge

SN66JZ

The Street

SN66JX

Mill Lane

SN67EB

Windrush

SN67SP

Swindon Road

SN267EL

Akers Court

SN67DG

Downs View

SN67BZ

Shrivenham Road

SN67HL

Islay Crescent

SN67HU

Lismore Road

SN66JJ

Ettone Barns

SN34GD

Blunsdon and Highworth

SN67RZ

Trenchard Road

SN66LB

Long Row

SN67RG

Home Farm Lane

SN67JL

Grove Hill

SN66JY

Mill Lane

SN267AR

High Street

Data Sources

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