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Priory Vale

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About

Priory Vale is a modern residential area in northern Swindon, developed primarily from the 1990s onward. It is characterised by extensive housing estates, including Abbey Meads and Redhouse, built to accommodate the town's expansion. The layout is functional, with a network of local roads connecting cul-de-sacs and avenues. The architecture consists largely of contemporary family homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties, alongside smaller pockets of flats and terraced housing.

The ward's central community hub is the Orbital Shopping Park, a large retail complex offering supermarkets and chain stores. Green corridors, such as the linear park along the former railway line, provide walking and cycling routes. A notable local feature is the reconstructed 12th-century abbey tithe barn, which now serves as a community centre, creating a distinct historical point within the newer urban fabric. Sports pitches and several primary schools serve the local population.

Area overview

On average Priory Vale has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 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 per household in Priory Vale is £68,779 per year. There are 3 schools in Priory Vale: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Priory Vale is home to around 12,740 people, with a population density of about 3,988.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Priory Vale Population
12,740
Population density
3,988.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.79(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.68(-3%)
Shoplifting
8.48(+27%)
Public order
6.83(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.55(-30%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,140
32.65%
Level 3 (A level)
1,973
20.52%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,831
19.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,064
11.06%
No qualifications
938
9.75%
Total 16+ residents: 9,616

Housing

Housing tenure

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
98
2.01%
Total households: 4,878

Property prices in Priory Vale

Based on 200 recent sales, the median property price is £277,750 in Priory Vale area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £625,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Priory Vale in the 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.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£425,500
Flats50£150,000
Semi-Detached45£305,000
Terraced69£285,000

10 years median price trend in Priory Vale

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Priory Vale.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.