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About

Penhill sits on the eastern edge of Swindon, characterised by its post-war housing estates built to accommodate the town's growth. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of terraced and semi-detached homes. A large expanse of open grassland and playing fields runs through its centre, providing a significant green corridor for the community.

The local shopping precinct on Penhill Drive serves as the main hub for everyday needs. Housing layouts often feature cul-de-sacs and crescents, creating a network of quieter side streets. The area is directly bordered by the Marlborough Road, a major route connecting to Swindon's town centre and the M4 motorway.

Area overview

On average Penhill has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 56.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penhill is £40,555 per year. There are 1 schools in Penhill: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Penhill is home to around 6,859 people, with a population density of about 4,769.5 per km².

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
99
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
56.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penhill Population
6,859
Population density
4,769.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.53(+63%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.93(+67%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.37(+75%)
Public order
9.77(+49%)
Shoplifting
7.87(+19%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,897
85.97%
Other White
320
4.67%
Indian
101
1.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
91
1.33%
African
77
1.12%
Total population: 6,859

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,340
26.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
966
19.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
882
17.66%
Level 4+ (Degree)
705
14.12%
Level 3 (A level)
666
13.34%
Total 16+ residents: 4,993

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,492
53.08%
Owns outright
511
18.18%
Owns with a mortgage
491
17.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
185
6.58%
Other social rented
79
2.81%
Total households: 2,811

Property prices in Penhill

Median price£239,000
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)36
Typical range (middle 50%)£191K – £276K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £239,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Penhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £370,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penhill over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£275,000£255
Terraced23£215,000£238
Flats2£122,500£158

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penhill

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penhill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£230,000£192,000£132,000
2017£290,000£197,500£137,000
2018£330,000£220,000£172,000
2019£225,000£201,500£155,000
2020£285,000£212,500£150,000
2021£245,000£217,500£165,000
2022£330,000£248,000£200,000
2023£342,500£260,000£180,000
2024£275,000£285,000£210,000
2025£272,500£293,500£220,000
2026£214,250£215,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penhill.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penhill.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£274£234£165
2017£263£228£171
2018£234£263£212
2019£282£240£177
2020£373£238£198
2021£322£231£179
2022£346£284£218
2023£357£274£236
2024£312£266£252
2025£307£320£244
2026£234£234
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penhill.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Penhill in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Penhill

Is Penhill safe?

Penhill records about 99 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Penhill?

The median sale price in Penhill is £239,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Penhill?

Penhill has 1 primary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Penhill?

Penhill scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Penhill sits around rank 2,073 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Penhill?

The average household income in Penhill is around £40,555 per year, and 56% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Penhill

SN25BW

Penhill Drive

SN25JY

Downton Road

SN25EP

Penhill Drive

SN25HT

Westwood Road

SN25LN

Heddington Close

SN25DJ

Inglesham Road

SN25ND

Erlestoke Way

SN25LZ

Shrewton Walk

SN25AB

Cricklade Road

SN25NE

Shrewton Walk

SN25AT

Cricklade Road

SN25PD

Melksham Close

SN25DD

Inglesham Road

SN25DY

Winsley Close

SN25JX

Downton Road

SN25HX

Staverton Way

SN25HN

Penhill Drive

SN25JU

Downton Road

SN25NF

Wilton Walk

SN25DX

Penhill Drive

SN25EB

Sherston Avenue

SN25BU

Marston Avenue

SN25LP

Durrington Walk

SN25EA

Corsham Road

SN25PB

Melksham Close

SN25DG

Stockton Road

SN25NQ

Lyneham Close

SN25HR

Burbage Road

SN25PG

Ramsbury Avenue

SN25EL

Pewsham Road

SN25JF

Penhill Drive

SN25LA

Allington Road

SN25DE

Leigh Road

SN25LY

Shrewton Walk

SN25DR

Penhill Drive

SN253AT

Haydon View Road

SN25BN

Penhill Drive

SN25NA

Penhill and Upper Stratton

SN25LE

Bratton Close

SN253AZ

Sunningdale Road

SN25HQ

Penhill Drive

SN253AY

Sunningdale Road

SN25NW

Penhill and Upper Stratton

SN25HY

Burbage Road

SN25HJ

Redlynch Close

SN25NY

Ramsbury Avenue

SN25LD

Southwick Avenue

SN25LW

Milston Avenue

SN25HB

Everleigh Road

SN25DS

Bremhill Close

SN25LR

Penhill Drive

SN25JW

Rushall Close

SN253AD

Amberley Close

SN253AH

Tenzing Gardens

SN25JA

Odstock Road

SN25ED

Fyfield Avenue

SN25HL

Penhill Drive

SN25EN

Marston Avenue

SN253ST

Orchid Close

SN25EQ

Wilcot Avenue

SN25HZ

Burbage Road

SN253AJ

Kelmscot Road

SN25HS

Burbage Road

SN25EH

Charlton Close

SN25JZ

Downton Road

SN25DU

Penhill Drive

SN25JD

Amesbury Close

SN25LX

Grafton Road

SN25LQ

Southwick Avenue

SN25JJ

Winterslow Road

SN25DH

Penhill and Upper Stratton

SN25JS

Avebury Road

SN25JN

Downton Road

SN253AG

Crossways Avenue

SN253BA

Eastville Road

SN25DB

Penhill and Upper Stratton

SN25NJ

Ramsbury Avenue

SN25BZ

Tilshead Walk

SN25NR

Chippenham Walk

SN25EJ

Pewsham Road

SN25DF

Urchfont Way

SN25LL

Penhill Drive

SN25ER

Penhill Drive

SN25NG

Shrewton Walk

SN253AB

Fairford Crescent

SN25NX

Ramsbury Avenue

SN253AA

Fairford Crescent

SN25HW

Warminster Avenue

SN25PA

Ramsbury Avenue

SN25BT

Oaksey Road

SN25HD

Upavon Court

SN25EW

Lacock Road

SN253BE

Mendip Close

SN25EG

Durnford Road

SN25HP

Woodford Close

SN25JP

Downton Road

SN25LF

Bratton Close

SN25LH

Southwick Avenue

SN25LG

Downton Road

SN25HE

Cleverton Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.