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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

SN55UB

Oasthouse Close

SN56NZ

Whitmore Close

SN57EB

Eastleaze Road

SN381TD

Shaw

SN55FX

Buie Close

SN55PY

Shaw Village Centre

SN381JR

Shaw

SN55PG

Elm Grove

SN55RA

Friesian Close

SN55XN

Sharp Close

SN57DR

Heronbridge Close

SN381EE

Shaw

SN381TS

Shaw

SN55PD

Old Shaw Lane

SN55PH

Old Shaw Lane

SN55QN

Meares Drive

SN55RG

Ramleaze Drive

SN56NJ

Winchcombe Close

SN55AS

Chase Wood

SN55FU

Ness Close

SN55QX

Cartwright Drive

SN55TG

Maldwyn Close

SN55TL

Alba Close

SN55TW

Picton Road

SN55UW

Sandacre Road

SN55AX

Horseshoe Crescent

SN55TQ

Camton Road

SN56NN

Hay Lane

SN55FE

Lomond Close

SN55FT

Gairlock Close

SN55FY

Sparcells Drive

SN55PQ

Forest Park Road

SN55QS

Saxton Walk

SN381SB

Shaw

SN384NW

Shaw

SN55SQ

Kerry Close

SN56NE

Spencer Close

SN57DF

Whittington Road

SN57HZ

Walter Close

SN381PR

Shaw

SN55AZ

Frith Copse

SN55FQ

Fyne Close

SN55RD

Hanson Close

SN55RY

Redcap Gardens

SN55SH

Clarke Drive

SN55SR

Dexter Close

SN55SS

Randall Crescent

SN55FJ

Orrin Close

SN55UF

Lydford Close

SN55YA

Saddleback Road

SN381RD

Shaw

SN382NW

Shaw

SN55AD

Berry Copse

SN55BQ

Sound Copse

SN55TE

Pearl Road

SN57UT

Rivermead Industrial Estate

SN385NW

Shaw

SN55PW

Roughmoor Farm Close

SN55RL

Saddleback Road

SN381JX

Shaw

SN55QZ

Baird Close

SN55RZ

Shetland Close

SN381TH

Shaw

SN55AY

Clouts Wood

SN55BE

Ratcoombe Road

SN55WX

Winlaw Close

SN55YE

Clydesdale Close

SN57FU

Dennis Street

SN381DL

Shaw

SN381LS

Shaw

SN381RR

Shaw

SN55BD

Botley Copse

SN55PS

Angus Close

SN57ES

Carronbridge Road

SN381LG

Shaw

SN381RE

Shaw

SN381RS

Shaw

SN55AP

Swinley Drive

SN55GA

Yeoman Close

SN55SE

Ransome Close

SN381HQ

Shaw

SN381NS

Shaw

SN55QA

Ramleaze Drive

SN55SJ

The Bramptons

SN55SL

The Bramptons

SN57EL

Denbeck Wood

SN381TE

Shaw

SN55AJ

Horseshoe Crescent

SN55FH

Morie Close

SN55PE

Old Shaw Lane

SN55QH

Jersey Park

SN55QF

Tamworth Drive

SN55UT

Mardale Close

SN55YH

Ixworth Close

SN57DU

Silchester Way

SN57UN

Westmead Drive

SN55BA

Letterage Road

SN55GD

Castleton Road

SN55GN

Middleleaze Drive

SN55RP

Berkshire Drive

Data Sources

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