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Priory Vale

About

Priory Vale is a residential ward located in the northern part of Swindon. It was developed in the late 1990s and early 2000s as part of Swindon's expansion. The area is known for its modern housing estates, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced homes. Green spaces like Priory Vale Park and the nearby Shaw Forest Park provide recreational areas for residents.

The ward has local amenities including a community center, shops, and schools such as Red Oaks Primary School. Public transport links connect Priory Vale to Swindon town center and other parts of the borough. The area is bordered by the A419, offering access to the M4 motorway. Priory Vale has a suburban feel, with a focus on family-friendly living.

Area overview

On average Priory Vale has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Priory Vale is £54,466 per year. There are 3 schools in Priory Vale: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Priory Vale Population

12,740

Population density

3,988.2 per km²

Demographics

British

10,045

78.85%

Other White

976

7.66%

Indian

351

2.76%

African

334

2.62%

Other Asian

125

0.98%

Total population: 12,740

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

2,404

49.28%

Private landlord or letting agency

1,090

22.35%

Owns outright

917

18.8%

Other social rented

246

5.04%

Other forms of private rent

2.01%

Total households: 4,878

Property prices in Priory Vale

Based on 205 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Priory Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Priory Vale over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	33	£431,500	£289,800	£392,000	£465,000	£547,200
Flats	56	£151,000	£116,875	£136,875	£171,250	£223,500
Semi-Detached	44	£306,250	£241,500	£275,125	£330,000	£356,800
Terraced	72	£285,000	£173,475	£247,819	£300,000	£358,625

10 years median price trend in Priory Vale

All postcodes in Priory Vale

SN22QZ

Thyme Close

SN251BS

Havisham Drive

SN251UR

Capesthorne Drive

SN251UZ

Guernsey Lane

SN252JD

Hubble View

SN252JH

Ariadne Road

SN252JQ

Cassini Drive

SN22QX

Elder Close

SN22RR

Caraway Drive

SN22TJ

Rosemary Close

SN251WD

Aiken Road

SN251WN

Queen Elizabeth Drive

SN252EF

Filsham Road

SN252HU

Beagle Close

SN252JU

Stardust Crescent

SN252JW

Dione Crescent

SN251SF

Braxton Road

SN251TH

Rysy Court

SN251TL

Dolina Road

SN251UY

Hatfield Close

SN251XH

Markova Grove

SN252BF

Callington Road

SN252HP

Giotto Close

SN252LB

Deneb Drive

SN252LD

Pioneer Road

SN252LW

Cassini Drive

SN252LZ

Luna Close

SN22RF

Caraway Drive

SN251BZ

Prospero Way

SN251JF

Guernsey Lane

SN251RD

Casterbridge Road

SN251SB

Cloudberry Road

SN251XD

Dydale Road

SN252HS

Giotto Close

SN252LL

Metis Close

SN252LY

Oakhurst Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail