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Penhill and Upper Stratton

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About

Penhill and Upper Stratton form a residential ward in the northeast of Swindon. The area is primarily composed of post-war housing estates, with a mix of terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some low-rise flats. It is served by several local convenience stores, takeaways, and community facilities like the Penhill Community Centre. The housing layout is characterised by numerous cul-de-sacs and green spaces interspersed between the streets.

A notable local landmark is the former Penhill Water Tower, a prominent concrete structure on the skyline. The ward contains multiple primary schools and is bordered by the protected open land of Shaw Forest Park to the north. Public transport connections provide links to Swindon's town centre and the nearby Great Western Hospital, which lies just to the west of the ward boundary.

Area overview

On average Penhill and Upper Stratton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 41.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penhill and Upper Stratton is £45,383 per year. There are 6 schools in Penhill and Upper Stratton: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Penhill and Upper Stratton is home to around 12,724 people, with a population density of about 3,004.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
41%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penhill and Upper Stratton Population
12,724
Population density
3,004.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
57.84(+73%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.26(+56%)
Shoplifting
14.62(+121%)
Public order
11.47(+75%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.4(+76%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
11,018
86.6%
Other White
576
4.53%
Indian
181
1.42%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
156
1.23%
African
122
0.96%
Total population: 12,723

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,432
24.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,757
17.75%
Level 4 qualifications or above
1,660
16.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,638
16.55%
Level 3 (A level)
1,457
14.72%
Total 16+ residents: 9,897

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,965
36.29%
Owns outright
1,417
26.17%
Owns with a mortgage
1,223
22.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
435
8.03%
Other social rented
250
4.62%
Total households: 5,415

Property prices in Penhill and Upper Stratton

Based on 107 recent sales, the median property price is £268,000 in Penhill and Upper Stratton area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £610,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Penhill and Upper Stratton 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 Penhill and Upper Stratton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced44£242,498
Semi-Detached40£286,000
Detached18£350,000
Flats5£192,500

10 years median price trend in Penhill and Upper Stratton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penhill and Upper Stratton.

All postcodes in Penhill and Upper Stratton

SN25EX

Corsham Road

SN27QR

Orchard Grove

SN27TG

Boundary Close

SN25BY

Inglesham Road

SN25HL

Penhill Drive

SN27WD

Jole Close

SN25BP

Somerford Close

SN25BT

Oaksey Road

SN25AB

Cricklade Road

SN256SG

Penhill and Upper Stratton

SN25DJ

Inglesham Road

SN27TR

Hathaway Road

SN25LX

Grafton Road

SN25HJ

Redlynch Close

SN27AE

Sanders Close

SN27QH

St Philips Road

SN27LR

Meadowcroft

SN27NF

Ruskin Avenue

SN27JY

Penhill and Upper Stratton

SN25PB

Melksham Close

SN27PL

Clays Close

SN27LD

Derwent Drive

SN27AP

Cricklade Road

SN27AS

Cricklade Road

SN25NL

Ramsbury Avenue

SN25HW

Warminster Avenue

SN27LW

Meadowcroft

SN25JJ

Winterslow Road

SN27QL

Farrfield

SN25PQ

Minety Road

SN25EW

Lacock Road

SN25HE

Cleverton Court

SN25JB

Aldbourne Close

SN27JU

Spur Way

SN27WE

Jole Close

SN27LJ

Kipling Gardens

SN27JT

Attlee Crescent

SN25HP

Woodford Close

SN27HZ

Green Road

SN25JX

Downton Road

SN25EA

Corsham Road

SN27QY

Dores Court

SN27RF

Hathaway Road

SN25NF

Wilton Walk

SN25PD

Melksham Close

SN25HX

Staverton Way

SN25NB

Shrewton Walk

SN25EF

Penhill Drive

SN27LE

Meadowcroft

SN25LE

Bratton Close

SN27AX

Penhill and Upper Stratton

SN25HA

Kencot Court

SN25BN

Penhill Drive

SN25JN

Downton Road

SN27RS

Beechcroft Road

SN255AB

Arkwright Road

SN25JR

Avebury Road

SN27SD

The Garden

SN25PG

Ramsbury Avenue

SN27UB

Hackett Close

SN27SH

Hyde Road

SN25JZ

Downton Road

SN25NS

Chippenham Walk

SN27RR

Birdbrook Road

SN25BZ

Tilshead Walk

SN27SE

Hyde Road

SN27TY

Hathaway Road

SN25LW

Milston Avenue

SN27PA

Kingsdown Road

SN25HZ

Burbage Road

SN27JS

Meadowcroft

SN27QJ

Farrfield

SN256PD

Penhill and Upper Stratton

SN27RU

Hyde Road

SN27PF

Kingsdown Road

SN25LY

Shrewton Walk

SN27RX

Ridgeway Road

SN27TT

Hathaway Road

SN255BE

Arkwright Road

SN25EY

Penhill Drive

SN25EZ

Potterdown Road

SN25NY

Ramsbury Avenue

SN25LL

Penhill Drive

SN27LL

Davenwood

SN256AB

Woodland Close

SN25NJ

Ramsbury Avenue

SN25DF

Urchfont Way

SN27XJ

Archer Close

SN27QQ

Beechcroft Road

SN25LZ

Shrewton Walk

SN27RG

Espringham Place

SN27JD

Green Road

SN25JA

Odstock Road

SN25DX

Penhill Drive

SN27JR

Meadowcroft

SN27QN

Haig Close

SN27TX

Hathaway Road

SN27RY

Birdbrook Road

SN25BW

Penhill Drive

SN25LR

Penhill Drive

Data Sources

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