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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

SN27AB

Dave Watkins Court

SN256PB

Kingsdown Road

SN27SY

Queensfield

SN25DQ

Newton Way

SN27TD

Duchess Way

SN25HR

Burbage Road

SN256PA

Penhill and Upper Stratton

SN25LN

Heddington Close

SN25DG

Stockton Road

SN27TF

Boundary Close

SN255AZ

Hargreaves Road

SN27SZ

Abington Way

SN27LF

Lansbury Drive

SN25BX

Trowbridge Close

SN25JY

Downton Road

SN27LP

Burns Way

SN27NN

Witham Way

SN25DH

Penhill and Upper Stratton

SN25LH

Southwick Avenue

SN27JW

Church Walk

SN27XW

Wilkins Close

SN27SA

Hyde Road

SN25NN

Hannington Close

SN25NR

Chippenham Walk

SN27TP

Hathaway Road

SN25HS

Burbage Road

SN27LH

Meadowcroft

SN25HD

Upavon Court

SN25EE

Penhill Drive

SN25EB

Sherston Avenue

SN27ST

St James Close

SN25ND

Erlestoke Way

SN25NH

Tockenham Way

SN25EQ

Wilcot Avenue

SN27SB

Hyde Road

SN27RE

Beechcroft Road

SN25HQ

Penhill Drive

SN27TW

Revell Close

SN25NE

Shrewton Walk

SN25NA

Penhill and Upper Stratton

SN25LB

Allington Road

SN27JB

Green Road

SN25PA

Ramsbury Avenue

SN27LG

Penhill and Upper Stratton

SN25HT

Westwood Road

SN27JH

Clays Close

SN27NE

Pinnocks Place

SN27SW

Pearce Close

SN25JD

Amesbury Close

SN25NU

Stapleford Way

SN25DU

Penhill Drive

SN25AT

Cricklade Road

SN27LA

Meadowcroft

SN25EJ

Pewsham Road

SN25EL

Pewsham Road

SN27TA

Kingsley Way

SN27XN

Wilkins Close

SN27HX

Abbeywood Park

SN25EN

Marston Avenue

SN27LB

Meadowcroft

SN25NX

Ramsbury Avenue

SN25JS

Avebury Road

SN27LQ

Dockle Way

SN27TU

Hathaway Road

SN25LS

Milston Avenue

SN27RH

Brooks Close

SN27TS

Hathaway Road

SN27TB

Duchess Way

SN27PR

Clays Close

SN27SU

Queensfield

SN27QP

St Philips Road

SN25JF

Penhill Drive

SN27NH

Derwent Drive

SN34FW

Coronel Close

SN25EG

Durnford Road

SN25ED

Fyfield Avenue

SN27SN

Bramwell Close

SN27LS

Bevan Close

SN27RJ

Foxley Close

SN25NZ

Imber Walk

SN27PU

Clays Close

SN27RQ

Brooks Close

SN25BU

Marston Avenue

SN27TJ

Dukes Close

SN25PF

Penhill and Upper Stratton

SN27SX

Queensfield

SN25PE

Latton Close

SN27PT

Clays Close

SN25LG

Downton Road

SN27QE

Beechcroft Road

SN27NB

Ruskin Avenue

SN27JL

Cloche Way

SN27TE

Duchess Way

SN27RB

Hyde Road

SN25DD

Inglesham Road

SN25NG

Shrewton Walk

SN25NP

Atworth Close

SN25EP

Penhill Drive

SN25LJ

Penhill Drive

SN25BS

Oaksey Road

Data Sources

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