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About

Central ward encompasses much of Swindon's core urban area, including the primary shopping district and the historic Railway Village. The area is defined by its mix of retail spaces, commercial offices, and residential streets, creating a busy environment during the day. Key landmarks include the Brunel Centre mall and the adjacent bus station, which serve as major hubs for transport and commerce.

A notable aspect is the ward's direct connection to the town's railway heritage, with the Grade II listed Mechanics' Institute building standing as a prominent feature. Residential areas consist largely of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, particularly near the former railway works. The ward also contains several public parks and the main civic offices for the Borough of Swindon.

Area overview

On average Central has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 188 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Central is £48,026 per year. There are 4 schools in Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Central is home to around 15,425 people, with a population density of about 5,994.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
188
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Central Population
15,425
Population density
5,994.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
85.71(+160%)
Anti-social behaviour
59(+291%)
Shoplifting
26.19(+293%)
Public order
25.41(+286%)
Criminal damage and arson
17.89(+175%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
6,312
40.91%
British
5,076
32.9%
Other White
1,286
8.33%
Other Asian
468
3.03%
Other
387
2.51%
Total population: 15,429

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,340
26.88%
No qualifications
2,465
19.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
2,010
16.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,682
13.54%
Level 3 (A level)
1,387
11.16%
Total 16+ residents: 12,427

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,363
41.49%
Owns with a mortgage
1,503
26.39%
Owns outright
848
14.89%
Social rents from council
526
9.23%
Other social rented
258
4.53%
Total households: 5,696

Property prices in Central

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £214,500 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £560,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Central 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£420,000
Flats15£113,500
Semi-Detached8£279,900
Terraced54£209,000

10 years median price trend in Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Central.

All postcodes in Central

SN12BG

Elmina Road

SN12NR

County Park

SN11JZ

Regent Street

SN15FF

Central

SN33LL

Drakes Meadow

SN11JL

Regent Street

SN11RN

Queen Street

SN388AD

Central

SN11LE

Havelock Square

SN11PR

Princes Street

SN11PX

Regent Circus

SN12AE

Fleming Way

SN12DQ

Islington Street

SN12DS

Broad Street

SN15JH

Birch Street

SN15LF

Clarendon Cottages

SN11AL

Temple Street

SN15PD

Commercial Road

SN58ZE

Sword Gardens

SN12ES

Rosebery Street

SN15BZ

Harding Street

SN15ES

Newburn Crescent

SN14NL

Manor Road

SN12BT

Alfred Street

SN15AB

The Moorings

SN15HA

Butterworth Street

SN11DS

Corporation Street

SN11GW

Gloucester Street

SN11LX

David Murray John Tower

SN12AW

Salisbury Street

SN12PE

Culverhouse Road

SN13AJ

Victoria Road

SN15BS

Reading Street

SN58ZH

Tidworth Close

SN12JB

Gordon Road

SN11AE

Aylesbury Street

SN11DA

Beales Close

SN15DH

Faringdon Road

SN380AD

Central

SN11LS

David Murray John Tower

SN11PN

Regent Circus

SN11RL

Fleet Street

SN12EL

Central

SN11AF

College Street

SN11LW

Canal Walk

SN12AA

Armstrong Street

SN12AZ

Gooch Street

SN12QQ

Selwood Close

SN15EY

Ford Street

SN15PL

Commercial Road

SN15DA

Oxford Street

SN15ER

Dean Street

SN15EX

Nelson Street

SN11DH

Station Road

SN12BX

Alfred Street

SN12NH

Shrivenham Road

SN12QY

Farriers Close

SN15AW

Commercial Road

SN15EL

Park Lane

SN15HH

Westcott Street

SN384AD

Central

SN11AQ

Central

SN11DX

Wellington Street

SN12AS

Medgbury Road

SN12BB

Station Road

SN12BN

Ponting Street

SN15JU

Curtis Street

SN15JZ

Curtis Street

SN58ZQ

Rhine Close

SN12AB

Manchester Road

SN12AJ

Manchester Road

SN12AN

Salisbury Street

SN12EB

County Road

SN12PU

Shrivenham Road

SN12QA

Shrivenham Road

SN15BG

Emlyn Square

SN15EP

Dean Street

SN15HL

Marlborough Street

SN15PA

Commercial Road

SN11FE

Cirencester Way

SN11LA

Regent Street

SN11LU

Canal Walk

SN12NZ

Pavilion Close

SN15DP

Lorne Street

SN15DU

Theobald Street

SN15FA

Villett Street

SN15HQ

Westcott Place

SN58WD

Fullerton Walk

SN12AX

Gladstone Street

SN15DN

Cambria Place

SN11BB

Fleming Way

SN12DX

Broad Street

SN15EF

Exeter Street

SN31AR

Queen's Drive

SN15LJ

Albion Street

SN12AF

Manchester Road

SN12BL

Ponting Street

SN12EQ

Colbourne Street

SN15JR

Milton Road

SN11EE

Central

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.