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About

Shaw ward lies on the eastern edge of Swindon, characterised by residential neighbourhoods and local retail centres. The area is primarily made up of post-war housing estates, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. Its main thoroughfares provide essential services, including supermarkets and smaller convenience stores. The ward contains several primary schools and community facilities that serve its population.

A notable local landmark is the Shaw Ridge Leisure Centre, a hub for recreation. The ward's landscape includes areas of open parkland and playing fields, such as those near Nine Elms. It is bordered by the A419 road, which influences its eastern boundary. Housing developments have continued to expand the area in recent decades.

Area overview

On average Shaw has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 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 Shaw is £62,755 per year. There are 4 schools in Shaw: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Shaw is home to around 10,948 people, with a population density of about 2,723.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Shaw Population
10,948
Population density
2,723.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.89(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.34(-5%)
Public order
6.76(+3%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.85(-10%)
Other theft
5.66(+1%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,755
79.97%
Other White
678
6.19%
Indian
370
3.38%
Other Asian
163
1.49%
Other
145
1.32%
Total population: 10,948

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,858
32.28%
Level 3 (A level)
1,684
19.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,569
17.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,043
11.78%
No qualifications
1,004
11.34%
Total 16+ residents: 8,853

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,813
39.41%
Owns outright
1,488
32.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
798
17.35%
Other social rented
243
5.28%
Social rents from council
111
2.41%
Total households: 4,600

Property prices in Shaw

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Shaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,800 up to £722,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Shaw 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 Shaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached47£350,000
Flats11£130,000
Semi-Detached37£255,000
Terraced39£225,000

10 years median price trend in Shaw

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

All postcodes in Shaw

SN57DN

Whitehill Way

SN55RU

Stanbridge Park

SN55QY

Cartwright Drive

SN381DP

Shaw

SN381RT

Shaw

SN57FW

Chelmsford Road

SN55PN

The Elms

SN381JZ

Shaw

SN381HH

Shaw

SN55FF

Rinsdale Close

SN381BR

Shaw

SN381PX

Shaw

SN55BN

Horcott Road

SN57DX

Anglesey Close

SN57EQ

Stonefield Close

SN381QQ

Shaw

SN55AR

Horseshoe Crescent

SN55QR

Heathcote Close

SN55SP

Wensleydale Close

SN55SU

Shropshire Close

SN57DW

Shaw

SN57EF

Oakwood Road

SN381ST

Shaw

SN55TJ

Lamora Close

SN55GF

Fenland Close

SN55GQ

Lucerne Close

SN55PB

Packington Close

SN55TD

Pearl Road

SN381JP

Shaw

SN55PZ

Ramleaze Drive

SN57DY

Silchester Way

SN57HX

Chelmsford Road

SN381SP

Shaw

SN55QU

Cartwright Drive

SN55QW

Meares Drive

SN55SW

Orkney Close

SN55TR

Gartons Road

SN55TZ

Hay Lane

SN55UA

Sandacre Road

SN57EZ

Chelmsford Road

SN381HS

Shaw

SN381SD

Shaw

SN55FG

Melfort Close

SN55UP

Kingscote Close

SN55YN

Century Road

SN56NA

Hungerford Close

SN55AT

Eaton Wood

SN55FB

Portmore Close

SN55GL

Middleleaze Drive

SN55TA

Juliana Close

SN57EP

Goldsborough Close

SN381JJ

Shaw

SN381NW

Shaw

SN381SY

Shaw

SN55AE

Keycroft Copse

SN55AQ

Newmeadow Copse

SN56NF

Spencer Close

SN57BN

Ravenglass Road

SN381RQ

Shaw

SN55GJ

Harvester Close

SN55RF

Percheron Close

SN55TF

Kilben Close

SN55UJ

Bishopdale Close

SN55UU

Sandacre Road

SN55WA

Ryan Close

SN55WZ

Bankfoot Close

SN57DL

West Swindon District Centre

SN55EN

Magnolia Gardens

SN381EX

Shaw

SN381JF

Shaw

SN55AA

Whitefield Crescent

SN55AL

Clayhill Copse

SN55BG

Tower Road

SN55FS

Lowes Close

SN55GE

Castleton Road

SN55QQ

Galloway Close

SN381HR

Shaw

SN381PS

Shaw

SN55AU

Crabtree Copse

SN55PJ

Old Shaw Lane

SN55AB

Highmoor Copse

SN55PT

Angus Close

SN55PX

Ramleaze Drive

SN55XD

Cavie Close

SN57HY

Tregoze Way

SN387NW

Shaw

SN55DD

Nightwood Copse

SN55GH

Harvester Close

SN55QP

Meares Drive

SN57FN

Corton Crescent

SN55FN

Stenness Close

SN55UD

Braybrooke Close

SN55YB

Saddleback Road

SN381QS

Shaw

SN381SS

Shaw

SN55FD

Lomond Close

SN55SB

Cartwright Drive

SN55UZ

Bishopdale Close

SN55XA

The Elms

SN57ET

Rivergate

Data Sources

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