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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 130 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
Detached45£350,000
Flats11£130,000
Semi-Detached37£255,000
Terraced37£226,000

10 years median price trend in Shaw

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

All postcodes in Shaw

SN381QA

Shaw

SN381DE

Shaw

SN55EQ

Pilgrim Close

SN55UY

Radcot Close

SN57DS

Silchester Way

SN57EW

Longstock Court

SN381JD

Shaw

SN55BW

Horcott Road

SN57BP

Langstone Way

SN57EA

Silchester Way

SN381AU

Shaw

SN381TB

Shaw

SN55ER

Bayfield Close

SN55QD

Cheviot Close

SN55SX

Angler Road

SN381RP

Shaw

SN55DW

Fovant Close

SN55SZ

Ayrshire Close

SN55WB

Langley Road

SN55BL

Fenn Close

SN55DN

Grovely Close

SN55GG

Fenland Close

SN55PU

Ridge Green

SN55QL

Cartwright Drive

SN55RB

Worlidge Drive

SN55TU

Pioneer Close

SN55UX

Corral Close

SN56NG

Spencer Close

SN57ED

Melrose Close

SN55FR

Ashie Close

SN55RX

Charolais Drive

SN55XE

Pilgrim Close

SN56NL

Winchcombe Close

SN57EG

Castlefield Close

SN57EJ

Denbeck Wood

SN381DB

Shaw

SN381XX

Shaw

SN55DB

Furze Close

SN55PA

Old Shaw Lane

SN56NH

Villiers Close

SN57EX

Rivermead Industrial Estate

SN381TQ

Shaw

SN55ES

Hillmead Drive

SN55HB

Squires Copse

SN55UQ

Yarnton Close

SN55FA

Sandwood Close

SN55FP

Nevis Close

SN55NR

Ancona Close

SN383TD

Shaw

SN57DZ

Somerdale Close

SN381PD

Shaw

SN55TT

Majestic Close

SN55YF

Shire Close

SN55BB

Botley Copse

SN55FL

Rannoch Close

SN55SF

Tamworth Drive

SN55TX

Earl Close

SN55UG

Standings Close

SN57BT

Langstone Way

SN55RQ

Tamworth Drive

SN55SD

Maxey Close

SN382TD

Shaw

SN55AH

Horseshoe Crescent

SN55QB

Romney Way

SN55RS

Alpine Close

SN55UH

Woodbury Close

SN384TD

Shaw

SN55RT

Highland Close

SN381DS

Shaw

SN381ES

Shaw

SN381PE

Shaw

SN55BH

Peaks Down

SN55RN

Saddleback Road

SN55WT

Nuffield Close

SN56NQ

Spencer Close

SN381HP

Shaw

SN381PH

Shaw

SN55AG

Russley Close

SN55UN

Harptree Close

SN55WN

Hillmead Drive

SN56NP

Oliver Close

SN57JB

Link Avenue

SN55FZ

Marshall Road

SN55QG

Tamworth Drive

SN57BL

Birdcombe Road

SN57FT

Austin Road

SN55AW

Webbs Wood

SN55BF

Botley Copse

SN55DJ

Hook Close

SN55SY

Whitbred Close

SN55UE

Granary Close

SN57BJ

Birdcombe Road

SN388NW

Shaw

SN386NW

Shaw

SN55BJ

Hodds Hill

SN55SA

Plattes Close

SN55TN

Miller Close

SN381AT

Shaw

SN383NW

Shaw

SN55GB

Rye Close

Data Sources

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