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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Central East & Walcot West is £292,500 (around £306 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £237,625 and £345,000. There are 5 schools in Central East & Walcot West: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 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

Median price: £292,500
Price per sq ft: £306
Sales (last 12 months): 78
Typical range (middle 50%): £238K – £345K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £292,500 (about £306 per square foot) in Central East & Walcot West area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Central East & Walcot West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£352,475£333
Semi-Detached34£320,000£325
Terraced27£256,000£294
Flats9£100,000£207

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Central East & Walcot West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central East & Walcot West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£265,000£98,000£246,498£193,500
2017£319,000£130,000£257,500£203,500
2018£325,000£116,500£250,000£222,500
2019£312,500£102,750£250,000£212,500
2020£290,000£100,000£260,000£210,000
2021£340,000£120,000£290,000£223,000
2022£355,000£132,500£319,250£247,000
2023£420,000£174,000£320,000£255,750
2024£318,500£101,000£306,000£244,000
2025£387,500£100,250£320,000£260,000
2026£365,475£110,000£327,500£264,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central East & Walcot West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central East & Walcot West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247£210£254£216
2017£273£211£273£218
2018£262£229£251£242
2019£265£219£260£243
2020£287£190£275£223
2021£306£219£276£255
2022£311£220£314£281
2023£287£257£320£286
2024£300£218£312£289
2025£332£215£323£304
2026£361£184£327£278
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Central East & Walcot West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Central East & Walcot West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Swindon district.

Band A£1,625
Band B£1,896
Band C£2,167
Band D£2,438
Band E£2,980
Band F£3,522
Band G£4,064
Band H£4,876

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

All postcodesin Central East & Walcot West

SN12ND

Westmorland Road