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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 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
60
Deprivation level
3/10
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
32.79(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.35(+3%)
Public order
7.03(+7%)
Shoplifting
6.21(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.85(-10%)
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 137 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£365,000
Terraced41£235,000
Semi-Detached36£261,500
Flats13£130,000

10 years median price trend in Shaw

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

All postcodes in Shaw

SN381SD

Shaw

SN55AG

Russley Close

SN55WX

Winlaw Close

SN55FP

Nevis Close

SN55AH

Horseshoe Crescent

SN55GJ

Harvester Close

SN55PE

Old Shaw Lane

SN55GN

Middleleaze Drive

SN55RT

Highland Close

SN56NW

Tregoze Way

SN56NZ

Whitmore Close

SN55AD

Berry Copse

SN55UP

Kingscote Close

SN55FX

Buie Close

SN55SU

Shropshire Close

SN55AB

Highmoor Copse

SN55BF

Botley Copse

SN381SA

Shaw

SN57EQ

Stonefield Close

SN381NS

Shaw

SN381SP

Shaw

SN55UA

Sandacre Road

SN55AE

Keycroft Copse

SN55GL

Middleleaze Drive

SN57BL

Birdcombe Road

SN57UY

Rivermead Drive

SN55SP

Wensleydale Close

SN381PR

Shaw

SN381HR

Shaw

SN55FD

Lomond Close

SN55AL

Clayhill Copse

SN381QA

Shaw

SN384NW

Shaw

SN55UQ

Yarnton Close

SN55BE

Ratcoombe Road

SN57FW

Chelmsford Road

SN388NW

Shaw

SN55UD

Braybrooke Close

SN55AW

Webbs Wood

SN55FH

Morie Close

SN55QF

Tamworth Drive

SN382TD

Shaw

SN55PZ

Ramleaze Drive

SN381DB

Shaw

SN57FN

Corton Crescent

SN55EZ

Midwinter Close

SN55WA

Ryan Close

SN381SY

Shaw

SN57DT

Chesterfield Close

SN381HP

Shaw

SN55FQ

Fyne Close

SN381RQ

Shaw

SN55AA

Whitefield Crescent

SN55PW

Roughmoor Farm Close

SN55YN

Century Road

SN57HX

Chelmsford Road

SN55UY

Radcot Close

SN55BB

Botley Copse

SN55DB

Furze Close

SN55FT

Gairlock Close

SN55RZ

Shetland Close

SN55DL

Shearwood Road

SN57ES

Carronbridge Road

SN57EW

Longstock Court

SN381TE

Shaw

SN55QT

Boydell Close

SN57JB

Link Avenue

SN55QR

Heathcote Close

SN55TF

Kilben Close

SN55AJ

Horseshoe Crescent

SN56ND

Grandison Close

SN381LS

Shaw

SN381ST

Shaw

SN55RB

Worlidge Drive

SN55QB

Romney Way

SN57FT

Austin Road

SN55GB

Rye Close

SN55PH

Old Shaw Lane

SN55SF

Tamworth Drive

SN55XA

The Elms

SN381AU

Shaw

SN57BW

Ravenglass Road

SN56NH

Villiers Close

SN55UJ

Bishopdale Close

SN381RD

Shaw

SN56NP

Oliver Close

SN55RP

Berkshire Drive

SN55PB

Packington Close

SN55YB

Saddleback Road

SN381SS

Shaw

SN55AN

Midwinter Close

SN57EN

Frampton Close

SN55WB

Langley Road

SN57BP

Langstone Way

SN55FN

Stenness Close

SN381RE

Shaw

SN55RG

Ramleaze Drive

SN381HS

Shaw

SN55TQ

Camton Road

SN57HY

Tregoze Way

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.