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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

SN381DD

Shaw

SN381JP

Shaw

SN55TG

Maldwyn Close

SN57EP

Goldsborough Close

SN55UZ

Bishopdale Close

SN387NW

Shaw

SN55RH

Ramleaze Drive

SN55XE

Pilgrim Close

SN55TZ

Middleleaze Drive

SN381TH

Shaw

SN55SL

The Bramptons

SN381BR

Shaw

SN381PD

Shaw

SN55FU

Ness Close

SN55WN

Hillmead Drive

SN55EQ

Pilgrim Close

SN57EG

Castlefield Close

SN55RQ

Tamworth Drive

SN55ER

Bayfield Close

SN55SJ

The Bramptons

SN55SG

Tamworth Drive

SN381RT

Shaw

SN57DR

Heronbridge Close

SN55BL

Fenn Close

SN55TR

Gartons Road

SN57ED

Melrose Close

SN56NE

Spencer Close

SN381BS

Shaw

SN57DU

Silchester Way

SN381TB

Shaw

SN55QP

Meares Drive

SN55UW

Sandacre Road

SN381JF

Shaw

SN55UR

Dalefoot Close

SN55RX

Charolais Drive

SN55GG

Fenland Close

SN55XS

Shaw Road

SN55YD

Saddleback Road

SN55WT

Nuffield Close

SN55XD

Cavie Close

SN55BH

Peaks Down

SN57DS

Silchester Way

SN57BU

Langstone Way

SN55PA

Old Shaw Lane

SN57BN

Ravenglass Road

SN55EN

Magnolia Gardens

SN55TE

Pearl Road

SN55FA

Sandwood Close

SN55QY

Cartwright Drive

SN55YH

Ixworth Close

SN381DP

Shaw

SN55PG

Elm Grove

SN55GP

Danestone Close

SN55FE

Lomond Close

SN57EF

Oakwood Road

SN55AZ

Frith Copse

SN56NB

Grandison Close

SN55SX

Angler Road

SN381RR

Shaw

SN57DN

Whitehill Way

SN55HB

Squires Copse

SN55DJ

Hook Close

SN381JZ

Shaw

SN55SS

Randall Crescent

SN55QJ

Langley Road

SN384TD

Shaw

SN57EH

Stonefield Close

SN55TU

Pioneer Close

SN55PS

Angus Close

SN55QL

Cartwright Drive

SN381TS

Shaw

SN55TD

Pearl Road

SN55GH

Harvester Close

SN381ES

Shaw

SN381QX

Shaw

SN55UF

Lydford Close

SN55RR

Hampshire Close

SN55ST

Saddleback Road

SN55GF

Fenland Close

SN55UB

Oasthouse Close

SN381PH

Shaw

SN55WZ

Bankfoot Close

SN55FJ

Orrin Close

SN55DN

Grovely Close

SN381QQ

Shaw

SN55WU

Edgeworth Close

SN55FW

Kishorn Close

SN55BW

Horcott Road

SN55UL

Beehive Close

SN55RL

Saddleback Road

SN55RU

Stanbridge Park

SN55BG

Tower Road

SN55PY

Shaw Village Centre

SN55PF

Pilton Close

SN57EZ

Chelmsford Road

SN55RJ

Meares Drive

SN57DY

Silchester Way

SN56NQ

Spencer Close

SN381QS

Shaw

SN55UN

Harptree Close

Data Sources

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