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Kingshill & Okus

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About

Kingshill & Okus is a residential area in southeast Swindon, bordered by the A420 and Old Town. The area features a mix of housing, including detached homes, terraced properties, and modern developments. Local amenities include Kingshill School, a small shopping parade, and easy access to Old Town’s restaurants and shops. The nearby Okus Quarry provides green space with walking paths and views over Swindon.

Transport links are convenient, with the A420 connecting to the M4 and Swindon town centre. The area is mostly quiet, with a suburban feel, though some parts are close to busier roads. Okus Lane and Kingshill Road are the main thoroughfares, with housing estates branching off them. The blend of older and newer properties gives the area a varied character, appealing to families and professionals.

Area overview

On average Kingshill & Okus has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Kingshill & Okus is £56,600 per year. There are 3 schools in Kingshill & Okus: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Kingshill & Okus Population
8,572
Population density
3,845.2 per km²

Demographics

British
6,345
74%
Other White
816
9.52%
Indian
387
4.51%
African
141
1.64%
Other Asian
127
1.48%
Total population: 8,574

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
1,368
38.01%
Owns outright
994
27.62%
Private landlord or letting agency
889
24.7%
Other social rented
111
3.08%
Shared ownership
83
2.31%
Total households: 3,599

Property prices in Kingshill & Okus

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Kingshill & Okus area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £780,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached20£491,250
Flats34£144,250
Semi-Detached24£319,000
Terraced55£275,000

10 years price trend in Kingshill & Okus

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.