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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 108 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
108
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
58.08(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.87(+51%)
Shoplifting
14.93(+124%)
Public order
11.87(+80%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.24(+73%)
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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £263,000 in Penhill and Upper Stratton area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £470,000.

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
Detached13£350,000
Flats6£134,250
Semi-Detached42£280,000
Terraced37£245,000

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

SN27AB

Dave Watkins Court

SN27SB

Hyde Road

SN27XN

Wilkins Close

SN25DG

Stockton Road

SN25DR

Penhill Drive

SN25HJ

Redlynch Close

SN25JZ

Downton Road

SN25NJ

Ramsbury Avenue

SN25JR

Avebury Road

SN25NP

Atworth Close

SN27PL

Clays Close

SN27QL

Farrfield

SN27NH

Derwent Drive

SN25BS

Oaksey Road

SN25HU

Westwood Road

SN25NQ

Lyneham Close

SN25PA

Ramsbury Avenue

SN27NL

Derwent Drive

SN27JX

Addison Crescent

SN27LJ

Kipling Gardens

SN27RG

Espringham Place

SN27RJ

Foxley Close

SN34UA

Windbrook Meadow

SN25EN

Marston Avenue

SN27JH

Clays Close

SN27WE

Jole Close

SN256PA

Penhill and Upper Stratton

SN25EX

Corsham Road

SN25JX

Downton Road

SN25JY

Downton Road

SN27TA

Kingsley Way

SN27TT

Hathaway Road

SN27XJ

Archer Close

SN27NG

Wordsworth Drive

SN27PE

Kingsdown Road

SN27TJ

Dukes Close

SN25NW

Penhill and Upper Stratton

SN27JY

Penhill and Upper Stratton

SN25HA

Kencot Court

SN25LG

Downton Road

SN27NN

Witham Way

SN27RH

Brooks Close

SN27XL

Wilkins Close

SN25LP

Durrington Walk

SN27LW

Meadowcroft

SN27NE

Pinnocks Place

SN25HL

Penhill Drive

SN25NZ

Imber Walk

SN255BE

Arkwright Road

SN25EZ

Potterdown Road

SN25JA

Odstock Road

SN25PD

Melksham Close

SN27JR

Meadowcroft

SN27SX

Queensfield

SN25LH

Southwick Avenue

SN27JD

Green Road

SN27LF

Lansbury Drive

SN27LQ

Dockle Way

SN34UB

Oak Garden

SN255AB

Arkwright Road

SN27SU

Queensfield

SN27SY

Queensfield

SN27AD

Old Dairy Close

SN27AX

Penhill and Upper Stratton

SN25EA

Corsham Road

SN25HZ

Burbage Road

SN25JT

Heywood Close

SN25NE

Shrewton Walk

SN27LB

Meadowcroft

SN27SH

Hyde Road

SN27TR

Hathaway Road

SN25DQ

Newton Way

SN256SG

Penhill and Upper Stratton

SN25DY

Winsley Close

SN27RZ

Elmswood Close

SN25LW

Milston Avenue

SN25NX

Ramsbury Avenue

SN27AR

Poppy Fields

SN27JJ

Gower Close

SN27JZ

Fairholm Way

SN25EH

Charlton Close

SN25HW

Warminster Avenue

SN25HX

Staverton Way

SN25LQ

Southwick Avenue

SN25LX

Grafton Road

SN27LD

Derwent Drive

SN27NQ

Keats Crescent

SN27TB

Duchess Way

SN256AB

Woodland Close

SN25BP

Somerford Close

SN25EQ

Wilcot Avenue

SN25HN

Penhill Drive

SN25NA

Penhill and Upper Stratton

SN27PP

Clays Close

SN255AZ

Hargreaves Road

SN25JS

Avebury Road

SN25LB

Allington Road

SN27JE

Green Road

SN27ND

Shakespeare Path

SN27QP

St Philips Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.