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About

Eastcott ward lies in central Swindon, primarily a residential area characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing. The streets are arranged in a tight grid pattern, reflecting the ward's historical development alongside the railway works. Its commercial heart is along Eastcott Road, which provides local shops and services. The ward includes a portion of the Railway Village, a historic conservation area with distinctive cottages built for railway employees in the 1840s.

The ward contains several green spaces, including Town Gardens, a Victorian park with a sunken garden and old bandstand. To the north, it is bordered by the main railway line and the Mechanics' Institution building. The area is densely populated, with a mix of long-term residents and students attending the nearby college. Its central location ensures good pedestrian access to Swindon's main retail and transport hubs.

Area overview

On average Eastcott has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 179 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.1× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Eastcott is £53,323 per year. There are 3 schools in Eastcott: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Eastcott is home to around 12,024 people, with a population density of about 8,611.9 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
179
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Eastcott Population
12,024
Population density
8,611.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
91.73(+175%)
Anti-social behaviour
52.64(+253%)
Shoplifting
35.26(+433%)
Public order
21.46(+228%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.89(+114%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,347
52.79%
Indian
2,640
21.96%
Other White
1,277
10.62%
Other Asian
284
2.36%
African
250
2.08%
Total population: 12,024

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,551
35.82%
No qualifications
1,518
15.31%
Level 3 (A level)
1,479
14.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,310
13.21%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,106
11.16%
Total 16+ residents: 9,913

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,217
43.15%
Owns with a mortgage
1,459
28.4%
Owns outright
1,050
20.44%
Other social rented
154
3%
Other forms of private rent
140
2.72%
Total households: 5,138

Property prices in Eastcott

Median price£217,000
Price per sq ft£253
Sales (last 12 months)157
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £265K

Based on 157 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 (about £253 per square foot) in Eastcott area, with individual transactions ranging from £57,500 up to £745,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Eastcott over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£336,250£318
Semi-Detached14£294,750£270
Terraced107£230,000£251
Flats32£130,000£234

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Eastcott

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eastcott.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£480,000£135,000£228,000£178,725
2017£300,000£132,250£268,000£188,225
2018£287,500£117,750£262,500£195,000
2019£260,000£127,500£215,000£195,000
2020£360,000£128,000£250,000£195,000
2021£276,250£139,000£250,000£205,000
2022£336,000£132,500£310,000£237,750
2023£385,000£145,000£245,000£240,000
2024£117,500£287,500£233,000
2025£292,500£135,000£277,500£228,000
2026£107,000£350,000£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Eastcott.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eastcott.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£213£249£228£204
2017£240£228£262£216
2018£263£204£238£220
2019£284£200£242£219
2020£230£212£243£216
2021£235£251£241£226
2022£374£232£272£263
2023£300£257£314£261
2024£205£295£271
2025£312£222£291£258
2026£209£258£242
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Eastcott.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Eastcott in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Eastcott

Is Eastcott safe?

Eastcott records about 179 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Eastcott?

The median sale price in Eastcott is £217,000 (about £253 per square foot) based on 157 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Eastcott?

Eastcott has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Eastcott?

Eastcott scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Eastcott sits around rank 17,783 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Eastcott?

The average household income in Eastcott is around £53,323 per year, and 5% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Eastcott?

Eastcott is represented by 1 elected councillor: Marina Strinkovsky (Labour Party).

All postcodes in Eastcott

SN12JZ

York Road

SN13JA

North Street

SN14LJ

Kingshill Road

SN29TJ

Euclid Street

SN13NB

Brunswick Street

SN12SF

Princes Street

SN13HG

Cricklade Street

SN15QT

Newhall Street

SN29SY

Euclid Street

SN12JY

Beckhampton Street

SN13PU

Exmouth Street

SN14LU

Grosvenor Road

SN13DR

Newport Street

SN13BD

Victoria Road

SN13JN

Swindon Road

SN29UY

Euclid Street

SN29TG

Euclid Street

SN13AH

Drove Road

SN11FA

Victoria Road

SN29SZ

Euclid Street

SN13PG

Stafford Street

SN15NS

Commercial Road

SN13HP

Dumbarton Terrace

SN12LG

Newcastle Street

SN14AN

Wood Street

SN13FQ

Old Brewery Lane

SN13LB

King William Street

SN13PA

Eastcott Road

SN13DB

King John Street

SN14PW

Dunsford Close

SN13JX

North Street

SN12JJ

Wells Street

SN12JL

Lincoln Street

SN13NY

Hythe Road

SN12LT

Groundwell Road

SN29SD

Euclid Street

SN29UG

Euclid Street

SN13FF

Cricklade Street

SN13HH

Union Row

SN29UP

Euclid Street

SN29UL

Euclid Street

SN13LX

Savernake Street

SN13FB

Prospect Mews

SN13EE

Victoria Road

SN13DD

Cannon Street

SN13RW

Prospect Place

SN13FT

Albert Street

SN12LZ

Groundwell Road

SN13NF

Lansdown Road

SN12HP

Princes Street

SN29TS

Euclid Street

SN13NN

Maidstone Road

SN15QX

Stanier Street

SN13LS

Eastcott Road

SN14AL

Wood Street

SN14LP

Bowood Road

SN14NG

Kingshill Road

SN13PL

Dixon Street

SN13LY

Pembroke Street

SN13AW

Victoria Road

SN29UU

Euclid Street

SN29UQ

Euclid Street

SN15NB

Deacon Street

SN29SL

Euclid Street

SN29TH

Euclid Street

SN13LH

Stanley Street

SN14NH

Kent Road

SN12LQ

Newcastle Street

SN13PY

Clifton Street

SN29TU

Euclid Street

SN15QL

Crombey Street

SN13LL

Dover Street

SN13JB

Eastcott Hill

SN13AL

Victoria Road

SN13JS

Prospect Hill

SN14BJ

Devizes Road

SN13NW

Kent Road

SN13LU

Hythe Mews

SN13PZ

Clifton Street

SN13HS

Durham Street

SN14BP

Bath Road

SN29UT

Euclid Street

SN13PX

Stanmore Street

SN13NS

Ashford Road

SN13JF

Eastcott Hill

SN13DQ

Byron Street

SN13NT

Ashford Road

SN13PD

Dixon Street

SN13HU

Little London

SN13PH

Stafford Street

SN29TR

Euclid Street

SN14LL

Kingshill Road

SN15JS

Curtis Street

SN13PE

Shelley Street

SN12JW

Euclid Street

SN29TA

Euclid Street

SN12JG

Beckhampton Street

SN29TP

Euclid Street

SN14LR

Bowood Road

SN13QF

Redcross Place

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.