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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.

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.