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Central East & Walcot West

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About

Central East & Walcot West forms a primarily residential district situated to the southeast of Swindon's town centre. The area is characterised by a mix of housing, from Victorian and Edwardian terraces to more modern post-war developments. Streets are generally quiet, with local shops and services concentrated along the main thoroughfares like Eastcott Road and the broader Walcot neighbourhood. The housing density varies, creating pockets of green space and tree-lined roads within the urban fabric.

The district is anchored by Savernake Street Park, providing a focal point for recreation with its sports facilities and playgrounds. The area is functionally connected to the town centre and the Great Western Hospital via major bus routes. A notable local landmark is the former Railway Village museum building on Faringdon Road, reflecting Swindon's historical railway heritage, though it now serves a different community purpose.

Area overview

On average Central East & Walcot West has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central East & Walcot West is £56,682 per year. There are 5 schools in Central East & Walcot West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Central East & Walcot West is home to around 7,780 people, with a population density of about 4,209.1 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
5.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central East & Walcot West Population
7,780
Population density
4,209.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
36.89(+10%)
Shoplifting
19.15(+190%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.99(+21%)
Public order
8.35(+28%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.84(+21%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,194
53.87%
Indian
1,604
20.6%
Other White
522
6.71%
Other Asian
329
4.23%
Bangladeshi
236
3.03%
Total population: 7,785

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,816
29.21%
No qualifications
1,071
17.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
941
15.14%
Level 3 (A level)
923
14.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
831
13.37%
Total 16+ residents: 6,216

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,061
36.32%
Owns outright
1,005
34.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
586
20.06%
Other social rented
172
5.89%
Other forms of private rent
62
2.12%
Total households: 2,921

Property prices in Central East & Walcot West

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 in Central East & Walcot West area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £630,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central East & Walcot West 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 Central East & Walcot West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached13£385,000
Flats9£100,500
Semi-Detached26£322,500
Terraced25£280,000

10 years median price trend in Central East & Walcot West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central East & Walcot West.

All postcodes in Central East & Walcot West

SN29TE

Euclid Street

SN12JZ

York Road

SN12JG

Beckhampton Street

SN29SH

Euclid Street

SN29UP

Euclid Street

SN29ST

Euclid Street

SN12PY

Shrivenham Road

SN12JR

York Road

SN12JS

Southampton Street

SN29SU

Euclid Street

SN29TN

Euclid Street

SN29UJ

Euclid Street

SN12QP

Briar Fields

SN29SF

Euclid Street

SN12ED

County Road

SN12GL

Marsh Farm Lane

SN12JL

Lincoln Street

SN31DH

Upham Road

SN12QN

Briar Fields

SN13AU

Drove Road

SN29UU

Euclid Street

SN12QW

Briar Fields

SN29UX

Euclid Street

SN12LZ

Groundwell Road

SN12FA

The Terrace

SN12PW

Copse Avenue

SN12LA

Plymouth Street

SN29UW

Euclid Street

SN12RD

Wheatcroft Way

SN31AW

Queens Drive

SN29TT

Euclid Street

SN29SZ

Euclid Street

SN12LP

Lincoln Street

SN31EL

Falmouth Grove

SN12LG

Newcastle Street

SN29TP

Euclid Street

SN29TQ

Euclid Street

SN29UZ

Euclid Street

SN12EH

County Road

SN12LB

Plymouth Street

SN33BW

Penny Lane

SN12JP

York Road

SN31DE

Ashkirk Close

SN31AD

Eastern Avenue

SN29SJ

Euclid Street

SN12JT

Southampton Street

SN31DU

Woodside Avenue

SN31BX

Burford Avenue

SN31DY

Ashwell Close

SN31EP

Brixham Avenue

SN31BA

Queens Drive

SN31AQ

Fonthill Walk

SN33LR

Central

SN31AB

Cumberland Road

SN13HX

Hilton Close

SN29SD

Euclid Street

SN31ER

Salcombe Grove

SN31BJ

Burford Avenue

SN31DX

Woodside Avenue

SN12LD

Plymouth Street

SN12EG

County Road

SN12HW

Central

SN31EA

South View Avenue

SN12LJ

Fritillary Mews

SN31EJ

Falmouth Grove

SN31DT

Caversham Close

SN29SE

Euclid Street

SN29TW

Euclid Street

SN31DS

Swallowfield Avenue

SN12QA

Shrivenham Road

SN13RT

Chandler Close

SN12LY

Groundwell Road

SN12QX

Farriers Close

SN31AF

Dudmore Road

SN12HB

Amber Court

SN29UN

Euclid Street

SN12JU

York Road

SN12NA

Groundwell Road

SN13AD

Drove Road

SN29SX

Euclid Street

SN29SL

Euclid Street

SN12QQ

Selwood Close

SN31AG

Calvert Road

SN13AE

Drove Road

SN12NN

Fleming Way

SN31BN

Burford Avenue

SN29TA

Euclid Street

SN29TR

Euclid Street

SN12HH

Clarence Street

SN31BY

Walcot Road

SN12QF

Copse Avenue

SN12PU

Shrivenham Road

SN12SG

Euclid Street

SN29SY

Euclid Street

SN29SW

Euclid Street

SN31BU

Burford Avenue

SN31AN

Queens Drive

SN12PG

Isis Trading Estate

SN29UT

Euclid Street

SN29UY

Euclid Street

Data Sources

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