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Penhill

England / South West / Swindon / Penhill

About

Penhill is a residential area located in the eastern part of Swindon, known for its mix of housing types, including terraced homes, semi-detached properties, and some low-rise flats. The area is primarily residential, with local amenities such as convenience stores, takeaways, and a community centre serving the needs of residents. Penhill Park provides green space for outdoor activities, while nearby schools cater to families in the area.

Transport links are accessible, with bus routes connecting Penhill to Swindon town centre and other parts of the borough. The area has a practical layout, with streets arranged in a grid-like pattern. While Penhill is not a commercial hub, its proximity to larger retail areas and employment zones in Swindon makes it a functional place to live for those working in the wider region.

Area overview

On average Penhill has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 56.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Penhill is £35,400 per year. There are 1 schools in Penhill: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
56.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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

Based on 28 recent sales, the median property price is £255,000 in Penhill area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £470,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£275,000
Flats1£110,000
Semi-Detached12£292,500
Terraced14£237,250

10 years price trend in Penhill

All postcodes in Penhill

SN25BP

Rockdown Court

SN25EQ

Durnford Road

SN25HN

Burbage Road

SN25JS

Avebury Road

SN25LB

Allington Road

SN25NA

Penhill

SN253AA

Fairford Crescent

SN25LY

Penhill

SN25NF

Tisbury Close

SN253AQ

Hillary Close

SN25BN

Penhill Drive

SN25NR

Penhill

SN25JL

Penhill Drive

SN25JU

Downton Road

SN253BA

Eastville Road

SN25AB

Penhill

SN25BW

Penhill Drive

SN25EF

Durnford Road

SN25JD

Amesbury Close

SN25BZ

Penhill

SN25JB

Aldbourne Close

SN253ST

Orchid Close

SN25BL

Corsham Road

SN25EB

Sherston Avenue

SN25EJ

Durnford Road

SN25ER

Penhill Drive

SN25LL

Penhill Drive

SN253BE

Mendip Close

SN25BU

Marston Avenue

SN25DE

Inglesham Road

SN25ED

Fyfield Avenue

SN25HE

Alton Close

SN25NG

Penhill

SN253AB

Fairford Crescent

SN25EL

Charlton Close

SN25LA

Allington Road

SN25BX

Marston Avenue

SN25DX

Milston Avenue

SN25HP

Woodford Close

SN25HS

Burbage Road

SN25LS

Milston Avenue

SN253AG

Amberley Close

SN253AT

Eastville Road

SN25HT

Tisbury Close
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.