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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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 172 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
172
Deprivation level
5/10
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
86.66(+163%)
Anti-social behaviour
49.9(+230%)
Shoplifting
33.18(+397%)
Public order
22.12(+236%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.14(+117%)
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

Based on 152 recent sales, the median property price is £217,000 in Eastcott area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £387,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Eastcott 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 Eastcott over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£285,000
Flats30£141,250
Semi-Detached15£290,000
Terraced101£228,000

10 years median price trend in Eastcott

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

Data Sources

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