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About

Old Town ward encompasses the historic core of Swindon, centred around the Market Square and its 19th-century town hall. The area features a mix of Georgian and Victorian architecture lining its main streets, with independent shops, cafes, and pubs. Residential streets with period properties extend out from this commercial hub, creating a distinct urban neighbourhood separate from the modern town centre.

The ward includes the landscaped Town Gardens, a Victorian park with a distinctive sunken garden and former outdoor swimming pool. Wood Street is noted for its concentration of local businesses and eateries. The area functions as a secondary retail and leisure destination for the town, maintaining a focus on its historic buildings and local community infrastructure rather than large chain stores.

Area overview

On average Old Town has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 97 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Old Town is £63,676 per year. There are 4 schools in Old Town: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Old Town is home to around 11,160 people, with a population density of about 2,847.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
8.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Old Town Population
11,160
Population density
2,847.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.8(+73%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.34(+36%)
Public order
9.05(+38%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.87(+37%)
Shoplifting
7.89(+19%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,417
75.43%
Other White
862
7.72%
Indian
570
5.11%
African
198
1.77%
Other Asian
152
1.36%
Total population: 11,159

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,897
43.54%
Level 3 (A level)
1,427
15.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,336
14.93%
No qualifications
949
10.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
752
8.4%
Total 16+ residents: 8,951

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,735
36.49%
Owns outright
1,296
27.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,008
21.2%
Other social rented
425
8.94%
Shared ownership
183
3.85%
Total households: 4,755

Property prices in Old Town

Based on 174 recent sales, the median property price is £291,250 in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £1,400,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Old Town 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 Old Town over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached40£315,000
Terraced44£310,000
Detached35£507,500
Flats55£155,000

10 years median price trend in Old Town

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

All postcodes in Old Town

SN31FT

Nevinson Road

SN31SA

Lowry Way

SN14GR

Tuke Walk

SN31EF

Strouds Close

SN17BN

Brentfore Street

SN14EE

Riverdale Close

SN31PH

Marlborough Road

SN31QU

Dewell Mews

SN381LN

Pipers Way

SN14DQ

The Knoll

SN14BQ

Devizes Road

SN14JS

Curie Avenue

SN14RW

Croft Road

SN384LN

Pipers Way

SN31PR

Corby Avenue

SN13HT

Charlotte Mews

SN14NP

Tithe Barn Crescent

SN14DS

Croft Road

SN14JZ

Bankside

SN14DN

Croft Road

SN31QE

Lakeside

SN17AY

Fernacre Road

SN14EX

The Quarries

SN14EF

Riverdale Close

SN13FJ

Charlotte Mews

SN381GN

Pipers Way

SN17BQ

Holne Road

SN31SB

Dammas Lane

SN31PL

Marlborough Road

SN14ED

Riverdale Close

SN13FA

Station Approach

SN14DH

Pleydell Road

SN14DU

Fitzroy Road

SN13EB

The Square

SN14BZ

Avenue Road

SN17AN

Ravensdale

SN14HH

Roman Crescent

SN381FN

Old Town

SN14AU

Bath Road

SN14GZ

St James Terrace

SN14DZ

Fitzroy Road

SN31QY

Marlborough Road

SN17AF

Barbrook Road

SN17AZ

Ewden Close

SN31FJ

Greystone Mews

SN31FS

Marlborough Road

SN31PP

Scotby Avenue

SN14AS

Bath Road

SN14DF

Ripley Road

SN14HD

Westlecot Road

SN14JQ

Okus Road

SN14HT

Goddard Avenue

SN31PY

Carlisle Avenue

SN31QG

Greywethers Avenue

SN31PU

Lambourn Avenue

SN381YU

Old Town

SN14DX

Ambrose Road

SN13HE

Cricklade Street

SN17BP

Yelland Walk

SN14NA

The Marlestones

SN383GN

Pipers Way

SN14GD

Curie Avenue

SN14EL

Penfold Gardens

SN14GF

Galen View

SN14GU

Withering Road

SN13HA

Brock End

SN14JW

Portland Avenue

SN14GG

Pasteur Drive

SN17AH

Stonehenge Road

SN31LU

Marlborough Road

SN14DB

Avenue Road

SN17AD

East Wichel Way

SN14DP

Tismeads Crescent

SN31FH

Allen Close

SN31SD

Dammas Lane

SN13DU

Newport Street

SN17AE

East Wichel Way

SN381YS

Old Town

SN14JE

The Mall

SN17AR

Cornwood Road

SN14AJ

Oxford Gardens

SN31QL

High Street

SN17BG

Yardlee Walk

SN14HR

Goddard Avenue

SN382GN

Pipers Way

SN14BD

Devizes Road

SN31FD

Strouds Close

SN17AT

Cosdon Road

SN14LA

Sarsen Close

SN14EP

Springfield Road

SN14DA

Avenue Road

SN14GH

Pasteur Drive

SN14GQ

Seacole Crescent

SN381YX

Old Town

SN17BJ

Leaze Street

SN14JA

The Mall

SN31QR

The Planks

SN17BS

Mattocks Path

SN31TX

Pipers Way

SN31QW

Marlborough Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.