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About

Central Ward is located in the heart of Swindon, encompassing the town center and its immediate surroundings. The area is known for its mix of commercial and residential spaces, with shops, offices, and public services concentrated in the core. The ward includes key landmarks like the Swindon Railway Station, providing transport links to nearby cities.

Residential areas in Central Ward feature a range of housing types, from Victorian terraces to modern apartments. Green spaces such as Town Gardens offer recreational spots amid the urban environment. The ward also hosts cultural venues like the Wyvern Theatre, adding to its role as a hub for community activities.

Area overview

On average Central has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 196 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 of residents in Central is £46,272 per year. There are 4 schools in Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
196
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
16.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 92 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 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
Detached8£406,500
Flats13£113,500
Semi-Detached11£285,000
Terraced60£214,500

10 years median price trend in Central

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

All postcodes in Central

SN387AD

Central North

SN11UQ

Regent Street

SN12ET

Rosebery Street

SN15EZ

Birch Street

SN15LN

Albion Street

SN11DP

Corporation Street

SN11DY

Aylesbury Street

SN11QG

Regent Street

SN11SQ

Commercial Road

SN12DU

Broad Street

SN12ER

Rosebery Street

SN12HJ

Clarence Street

SN12NU

Shrivenham Road

SN15AP

Farnsby Street

SN15HS

Westcott Street

SN15LE

William Street

SN33LL

Drakes Meadow

SN58WQ

Caen View

SN11LR

Canal Walk

SN11LT

Canal Walk

SN12DR

Broad Street

SN12NG

Fleet Street

SN12NT

Farmhouse Lane

SN14PH

Wootton Bassett Road

SN15AY

Farnsby Street

SN15EH

Bristol Street

SN15JJ

The Moorings

SN58ZN

Fry Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.