Penhill and Upper Stratton is a residential ward located in the northeastern part of Swindon. The area is primarily made up of housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. Penhill, developed in the mid-20th century, features a central shopping precinct providing local amenities, while Upper Stratton has a more suburban feel with quieter streets and green spaces. The ward is bordered by the A419, offering convenient transport links to Swindon town centre and beyond.
The area includes several parks and open spaces, such as Penhill Park and Stratton Woods, which provide recreational opportunities for residents. Schools, community centres, and healthcare facilities serve the local population. While the ward has faced challenges related to deprivation in some areas, ongoing regeneration efforts aim to improve infrastructure and housing. Penhill and Upper Stratton remains a practical, family-oriented part of Swindon with essential services within easy reach.
On average Penhill and Upper Stratton has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 41.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Penhill and Upper Stratton is £41,489 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).
Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £264,250 in Penhill and Upper Stratton area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,500 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 12 | £329,500 |
| Flats | 5 | £127,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 56 | £280,000 |
| Terraced | 30 | £225,000 |
10 years price trend in Penhill and Upper Stratton
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Upper Stratton
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Beechcroft Road
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Hyde Road
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Boundary Close
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Penhill Drive
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Gay's Place
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Penhill
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Derwent Drive
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Hyde Road
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St James Close
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Fuller Close
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Hathaway Road
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Penhill Drive
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Downton Road
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Wilkins Close
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Attlee Crescent
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Church Walk
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Clays Close
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Hathaway Road
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Birdbrook Road
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Upper Stratton
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Upper Stratton
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Penhill
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Penhill Drive
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Durnford Road
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Amesbury Close
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Green Road
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Ruskin Avenue
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Upper Stratton
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Hathaway Road
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Brooks Close
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Pritchard Close
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Archer Close
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Penhill
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Aldbourne Close
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Hyde Road
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Hare Close
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Corsham Road
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Sherston Avenue
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Durnford Road
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Penhill Drive
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Penhill Drive
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Brooks Close
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Marston Avenue
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Inglesham Road
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Fyfield Avenue
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Alton Close
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Penhill
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Clays Close
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Dores Court
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Dores Road
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Charlton Close
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Allington Road
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Burns Way
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Arkwright Road
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Haig Close
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Queensfield
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Pearce Close
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Arkwright Road
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The Garden
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Marston Avenue
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Milston Avenue
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Woodford Close
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Burbage Road
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Milston Avenue
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Cloche Way
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Meadowcroft
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Revell Close
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Tisbury Close
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Cricklade Road
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Upper Stratton
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Duchess Way
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Boundary Close
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Hackett Close
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.