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About

Ridgeway ward is situated on the eastern edge of Swindon, bordered by the M4 motorway. The area is primarily residential, characterised by housing estates built from the 1970s onwards, offering a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. It contains several local schools and community facilities, including the Ridgeway Farm Community Centre. The ward's layout is defined by its proximity to major transport corridors, providing direct road links towards London and Bristol.

The local landscape is marked by the presence of the former railway line, now a walking and cycling path that cuts through the neighbourhood. This green corridor offers a direct route to the larger Coate Water country park on its southern boundary. The area's identity is closely tied to the nearby Ridgeway School, a significant local institution. Daily life here centres around its local parades of shops and the community-focused amenities within the residential streets.

Area overview

On average Ridgeway has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 81 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 5.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ridgeway is £73,380 per year. There are 2 schools in Ridgeway: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Ridgeway is home to around 3,423 people, with a population density of about 65.8 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
81
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
5.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ridgeway Population
3,423
Population density
65.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.78(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.78(+5%)
Public order
10.52(+60%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.43(-1%)
Other theft
4.97(-12%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,076
89.97%
Other White
93
2.72%
Indian
87
2.54%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.79%
Irish
24
0.7%
Total population: 3,419

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,268
44.66%
Level 3 (A level)
456
16.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
412
14.51%
No qualifications
294
10.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
221
7.78%
Total 16+ residents: 2,839

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
578
42.94%
Owns with a mortgage
539
40.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
95
7.06%
Social rents from council
65
4.83%
Other forms of private rent
38
2.82%
Total households: 1,346

Property prices in Ridgeway

Based on 83 recent sales, the median property price is £389,995 in Ridgeway area, with individual transactions ranging from £215,000 up to £1,650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ridgeway 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 Ridgeway over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached39£525,000
Flats2£220,000
Semi-Detached31£359,995
Terraced11£284,000

10 years median price trend in Ridgeway

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

All postcodes in Ridgeway

SN40BY

Slate Meadow

SN30AN

Gibbs Row

SN40FN

St Katherines Place

SN40DH

Bodyhorse Hill

SN40HP

Manor View

SN30AF

Hangar Field

SN30AP

Six Acres

SN40BQ

The Witheys

SN40AX

Magdalen Road

SN36GQ

Ridgeway

SN40BG

Magdalen Road

SN40BZ

Church Road

SN40HE

Bell Lane

SN68PE

Poveys Place

SN68PT

Hocker Bench

SN30AD

Redlands Way

SN40AD

High Street

SN40BP

Magdalen Road

SN40HG

The Green

SN68PN

Mount Pleasant

SN40AF

The Maltings

SN40AW

Kite Hill

SN30AJ

Clover Grove

SN36FE

Chisbury Road

SN40BT

Kimbers Field

SN40DF

Ham Road

SN30AH

Dairy Walk

SN40AH

Ridgeway

SN40AG

High Street

SN82JY

Russley Park

SN30AG

Dockham

SN40AL

Manor Orchard

SN40AN

Rotten Row

SN40BE

Palmers Way

SN40BW

Wild Acre

SN40HD

The Street

SN68PX

West End

SN30AE

Inmeads

SN40HH

Ham Road

SN40HL

Lidenbrook

SN40BA

Chapel Orchard

SN40HJ

Ridgeway

SN40HR

The Ridgeway

SN30AT

Ridgeway

SN36BN

Downs Way

SN40EL

Three Sisters Road

SN40AE

High Street

SN40AY

Kite Hill

SN36GP

Brook Road

SN40BB

The Dingle

SN68PR

Nell Hill

SN30AQ

Horse Chestnut Crescent

SN40DD

Kite Hill

SN40DQ

Callas Hill

SN40DS

Callas Hill

SN40FE

Gosling Close

SN40HQ

Spinney Close

SN40AT

Ridgeway

SN40DP

Hatchet Hill

SN68JJ

The Hill

SN30BD

Ridgeway

SN40AB

Wanborough Road

SN40DN

Church Row

SN30BF

Ridgeway

SN40FG

The Gallops

SN40SW

Pack Hill

SN40DJ

Little Hinton Farm Cotts

SN40FA

Jenner Close

SN40TW

Greenaway

SN40FW

Ridgeway

SN68PQ

The Forty

SN40BJ

The Hedges

SN40ED

May Field

SN40HA

Purley Road

SN68PZ

Church Walk

SN40BS

Avenell Road

SN36FB

Berryfield

SN40AA

Stratton Road

SN40EU

Berricot Lane

SN36FH

Rockley Close

SN40GR

Ridgeway

SN30AL

Brookfield

SN30BE

Ridgeway

SN40AS

The Marsh

SN40DT

Plain Farm Cottages

SN40ET

Meadow Way

SN40FF

Hewers Close

SN40FR

Ridgeway

SN40SN

Wanborough Road

SN68QA

Newtown

SN40BD

Magdalen Road

SN68PH

High Street

SN36FD

Bushton Close

SN40BU

Thistledown

SN40EH

Divinity Close

SN30BA

Ridgeway

SN40DL

Church Farm Cottages

SN40DZ

King Edwards Place

SN40EB

Purley Road

SN40DB

Southdown

Data Sources

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