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Priory Vale

England / South West / Swindon / 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 40 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
40
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

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
98
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 per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£422,750
Flats59£147,500
Semi-Detached37£305,000
Terraced73£286,000

10 years price trend in Priory Vale

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Data Sources

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