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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
87(+161%)
Anti-social behaviour
65.54(+340%)
Shoplifting
29.24(+342%)
Public order
24.96(+282%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.6(+156%)
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 96 recent sales, the median property price is £216,500 in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £510,000.

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
Semi-Detached8£300,000
Detached11£381,000
Flats17£110,000
Terraced60£215,000

10 years median price trend in Central

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

All postcodes in Central

SN58WQ

Caen View

SN382AD

Central

SN11SQ

Temple Street

SN12BD

Station Road

SN15DQ

Faringdon Road

SN15DX

Chester Street

SN15AL

Commercial Road

SN12EP

County Road

SN15FB

London Street

SN15EZ

Birch Street

SN58WD

Fullerton Walk

SN15BU

East Street

SN15LQ

William Street

SN12HB

Amber Court

SN12GL

Marsh Farm Lane

SN11PX

Regent Circus

SN11QB

Regent Street

SN12JB

Gordon Road

SN15AD

The Moorings

SN12AR

Medgbury Place

SN11BL

Bridge Street

SN11SD

Havelock Street

SN15FE

Commercial Road

SN13AJ

Victoria Road

SN11AH

Temple Street

SN15HU

Westcott Place

SN12DL

Fleming Way

SN15HS

Westcott Street

SN11LZ

David Murray John Tower

SN11LR

David Murray John Tower

SN11EB

Wellington Street

SN15EP

Dean Street

SN12NR

County Park

SN11DG

Gloucester Street

SN12NG

Fleming Way

SN11JQ

Regent Street

SN12AT

Gladstone Street

SN12EW

County Road

SN15DU

Theobald Street

SN15HA

Butterworth Street

SN15HR

Westcott Place

SN11FE

Cirencester Way

SN15JF

Westcott Street

SN15JU

Curtis Street

SN58ZL

Redbridge Close

SN14NQ

Wootton Bassett Road

SN11QP

College Street

SN15AY

Farnsby Street

SN11AP

Carfax Close

SN15AE

Erin Court

SN12NU

Shrivenham Road

SN15BN

Emlyn Square

SN15AW

Commercial Road

SN15PD

Commercial Road

SN11QT

Islington Street

SN12PF

Culverhouse Road

SN15EN

Dean Street

SN12BQ

Elmina Road

SN381LA

Central

SN15PA

Commercial Road

SN12DZ

Gambia Street

SN11BE

Holbrook Way

SN12HG

Edgeware Road

SN11BP

Bridge Street

SN11BF

Fleming Way

SN15EY

Ford Street

SN58WG

Caen View

SN11RL

Fleet Street

SN12QS

Farriers Close

SN383AD

Central

SN11TN

Fleming Way

SN15BJ

Faringdon Road

SN12PW

Copse Avenue

SN12BP

Alfred Street

SN15ES

Newburn Crescent

SN15AZ

Birch Street

SN15HZ

Wootton Bassett Road

SN11UQ

Regent Street

SN12PU

Shrivenham Road

SN12AU

Gladstone Street

SN12QN

Briar Fields

SN11HH

Sheppard Street

SN15HJ

Read Street

SN12DR

Broad Street

SN15ER

Dean Street

SN12QX

Farriers Close

SN11DH

Station Road

SN12HJ

Clarence Street

SN14PH

Wootton Bassett Road

SN12QF

Copse Avenue

SN15HP

Westcott Place

SN33LR

Central

SN12QG

Copse Avenue

SN15FF

Central

SN15EQ

Bristol Street

SN12AB

Manchester Road

SN12QQ

Selwood Close

SN12AX

Gladstone Street

SN15JA

Milton Road

SN12NJ

Farmhouse Lane

Data Sources

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