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Mannington and Western

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About

Mannington and Western ward lies in the western part of Swindon, primarily a residential area characterised by post-war housing estates. The ward includes the distinct neighbourhoods of Toothill and Freshbrook, which feature a mix of housing types and local shopping parades. It is bordered by the M4 motorway to the south and contains significant areas of green space, including the linear parkland of the former Wilts and Berks Canal route.

The area is anchored by the Mannington Retail Park, a major shopping destination for the wider community. Residential streets are interspersed with several primary schools and community facilities, such as the Oaktree Community Centre. A notable local feature is the large, elevated water tower in Toothill, a prominent landmark visible across the area. The ward provides practical suburban living with direct access to major road links.

Area overview

On average Mannington and Western has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 10.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mannington and Western is £52,125 per year. There are 2 schools in Mannington and Western: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mannington and Western is home to around 11,193 people, with a population density of about 3,166.7 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
88
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mannington and Western Population
11,193
Population density
3,166.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.01(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.28(+36%)
Shoplifting
19.57(+196%)
Public order
10.45(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.29(+43%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,344
65.62%
Other White
1,354
12.1%
Indian
587
5.24%
African
375
3.35%
Other Asian
316
2.82%
Total population: 11,192

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,468
27.25%
No qualifications
1,611
17.79%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,440
15.9%
Level 3 (A level)
1,420
15.68%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,229
13.57%
Total 16+ residents: 9,057

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,591
32.02%
Owns with a mortgage
1,562
31.44%
Owns outright
1,091
21.96%
Social rents from council
375
7.55%
Other social rented
192
3.86%
Total households: 4,968

Property prices in Mannington and Western

Median price£213,000
Price per sq ft£263
Sales (last 12 months)151
Typical range (middle 50%)£161K – £250K

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £213,000 (about £263 per square foot) in Mannington and Western area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mannington and Western over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£335,000£333
Semi-Detached10£258,750£306
Terraced86£228,000£273
Flats46£141,750£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mannington and Western

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mannington and Western.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£147,500£180,000£171,000
2017£271,000£157,500£205,000£170,500
2018£303,000£145,000£210,000£183,000
2019£258,500£136,000£200,000£170,000
2020£261,000£133,625£200,000£180,000
2021£296,500£135,000£211,500£190,000
2022£348,650£148,000£250,500£224,500
2023£325,000£150,225£237,500£218,000
2024£366,000£150,750£246,250£220,000
2025£338,500£147,625£261,800£229,000
2026£400,000£142,500£250,000£217,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mannington and Western.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mannington and Western.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224£230£242£212
2017£248£256£254£217
2018£276£219£257£221
2019£268£204£227£219
2020£274£219£265£220
2021£268£211£242£230
2022£341£225£318£280
2023£305£223£356£270
2024£327£240£361£272
2025£307£235£320£274
2026£347£231£279£268
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mannington and Western.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mannington and Western in the last year.

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.