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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 very low 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
97
Deprivation level
2/10
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
57.53(+74%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.13(+47%)
Shoplifting
10.66(+60%)
Public order
10.48(+59%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.53(+16%)
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 159 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Old Town area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £895,000.

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
Detached34£487,500
Flats51£152,000
Semi-Detached34£339,750
Terraced40£312,500

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

SN13FA

Station Approach

SN17BQ

Holne Road

SN31RX

St Margarets Road

SN13RT

Chandler Close

SN14DD

Belmont Crescent

SN14ED

Riverdale Close

SN14GJ

Pasteur Drive

SN14HD

Westlecot Road

SN14JA

The Mall

SN17AH

Stonehenge Road

SN17BE

Nunwick Way

SN31FP

Tunnicliffe Close

SN31PP

Scotby Avenue

SN31QD

Sandown Avenue

SN381YX

Old Town

SN14GZ

St James Terrace

SN17BF

Lohart Lane

SN17BN

Brentfore Street

SN382LN

Pipers Way

SN14JS

Curie Avenue

SN13HB

Cricklade Street

SN14AX

Bath Road

SN14DJ

Pleydell Road

SN14GE

Celsus Grove

SN17AD

East Wichel Way

SN31QL

High Street

SN31PL

Marlborough Road

SN31FQ

Nevinson Road

SN31PJ

Marlborough Road

SN31QW

Marlborough Road

SN381GN

Pipers Way

SN14EP

Springfield Road

SN14HX

Goddard Avenue

SN17AU

Holne Road

SN17BU

Trecastle Road

SN31FG

Gosse Court

SN381YZ

Old Town

SN14GT

Celsus Grove

SN14HB

Westlecot Road

SN17AQ

Langdean Road

SN17BT

Fernacre Road

SN31PN

Marlborough Road

SN31SH

Pipers Way

SN14HF

Mill Lane

SN14RW

Croft Road

SN31FS

Marlborough Road

SN31PH

Marlborough Road

SN381FN

Old Town

SN14ES

Wichelstok Close

SN380QA

Old Town

SN14EA

Tismeads Crescent

SN14EN

Quarry Road

SN14HU

Goddard Avenue

SN31QJ

Marlborough Road

SN14GB

Curie Avenue

SN14HJ

Nicholas Court

SN14JN

St Helens View

SN31FD

Strouds Close

SN381SN

Pipers Way

SN31FU

Pryde Close

SN31FY

Wilmers Mews

SN13HA

Brock End

SN14EE

Riverdale Close

SN31RS

Winifred Street

SN31SA

Lowry Way

SN13FH

Steeple View

SN14GH

Pasteur Drive

SN14BT

Homeleaze

SN14GY

Yersin Court

SN17AR

Cornwood Road

SN31RA

Marlborough Lane

SN382GN

Pipers Way

SN14DQ

The Knoll

SN14GN

Seacole Crescent

SN14DS

Croft Road

SN14DY

Linley Close

SN14HS

Goddard Avenue

SN14NR

Tithe Barn Crescent

SN17BR

Timoney Place

SN14EY

Belmont Crescent

SN14JY

Okus Road

SN384FN

Pipers Way

SN14HH

Roman Crescent

SN31ED

Strouds Close

SN31PU

Lambourn Avenue

SN31QU

Dewell Mews

SN14EL

Penfold Gardens

SN14JW

Portland Avenue

SN17AT

Cosdon Road

SN17BL

Scorhill Lane

SN14GQ

Seacole Crescent

SN14GW

Chain Court

SN17AW

Rylane

SN31PS

Corby Avenue

SN31QT

Marlborough Road

SN31RU

St Margarets Road

SN381YS

Old Town

SN383SN

Pipers Way

SN384SN

Pipers Way

SN13DX

Newport Street

Data Sources

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