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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

SN29SA

Euclid Street

SN12NZ

Pavilion Close

SN12NH

Shrivenham Road

SN12RA

Wheatcroft Way

SN31BH

Walcot Road

SN29TS

Euclid Street

SN29TJ

Euclid Street

SN31EH

Merrivale Grove

SN12NR

County Park

SN12LE

York Road

SN31BF

Munro Close

SN29RW

Eastcott

SN31AR

Queen's Drive

SN12NT

Shrivenham Road

SN12QR

Eddleston Road

SN31DN

Upham Road

SN29TU

Euclid Street

SN31DA

Walcot Road

SN12PF

Culverhouse Road

SN12QU

Farriers Close

SN29TL

Euclid Street

SN31BS

Bampton Grove

SN12JW

Euclid Street

SN31BP

Burford Avenue

SN29TF

Euclid Street

SN31DD

Bibury Road

SN31EE

Upham Road

SN12QS

Farriers Close

SN13AG

Drove Road

SN13AF

Drove Road

SN29SN

Euclid Street

SN12PZ

Wills Avenue

SN12QJ

Pitt Close

SN31EW

Brixham Avenue

SN13AQ

Drove Road

SN31DB

Campden Road

SN31BT

Langford Grove

SN12FD

Central

SN31BL

Alvescot Road

SN29SB

Euclid Street

SN12QE

Copse Avenue

SN12JN

Leicester Street

SN29UL

Euclid Street

SN31AL

Queens Drive

SN12LQ

Newcastle Street

SN29UG

Euclid Street

SN31BQ

Calvert Road

SN29RX

Eastcott

SN12PE

Culverhouse Road

SN31DW

Upham Road

SN12NJ

Farmhouse Lane

SN12EQ

Colbourne Street

SN31BZ

Shipton Grove

SN12QG

Copse Avenue

SN12NU

Shrivenham Road

SN29RY

Eastcott

SN31DR

Upham Road

SN12LF

Portsmouth Street

SN29SG

Euclid Street

SN31AA

Cumberland Road

SN12PX

Copse Avenue

SN29SP

Euclid Street

SN29SR

Euclid Street

SN29UQ

Euclid Street

SN29UR

Euclid Street

SN31BG

Bromley Close

SN31DZ

South View Avenue

SN31DP

Upham Road

SN31EG

Parklands Road

SN31DL

Upham Road

SN29TG

Euclid Street

SN31EQ

Thurlestone Road

SN12LR

Leicester Street

SN12PD

Ocotal Way

SN12JX

Northampton Street

SN29TX

Euclid Street

SN29TY

Euclid Street

SN12NS

Shrivenham Road

SN12JH

Eastcott

SN29US

Euclid Street

SN33LL

Drakes Meadow

SN29TZ

Euclid Street

SN12EL

Central

SN29RZ

Eastcott

SN12NB

Groundwell Road

SN31DJ

Upham Road

SN13AH

Drove Road

SN12LH

Lincoln Street

SN29SS

Euclid Street

SN31AE

Eastern Avenue

SN12SH

Stratton Road

SN12QY

Farriers Close

SN31BW

Norton Grove

SN29UH

Euclid Street

SN12JY

Beckhampton Street

SN12QT

Farriers Close

SN29TH

Euclid Street

SN12LL

Euclid Street

SN29SQ

Euclid Street

SN12ND

Westmorland Road

Data Sources

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