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About

Shaw ward is located in the eastern part of Swindon, bordered by Covingham, Nythe, and South Marston. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including detached homes, terraces, and modern developments. Shaw Forest Park, a key green space, offers walking trails and recreational areas for residents.

The ward has good transport links, with easy access to the A420 and M4 motorway, making it convenient for commuters. Local amenities include shops, schools, and community facilities, catering to everyday needs. Shaw Ridge Leisure Park features a cinema, restaurants, and a gym, providing entertainment options. The area is known for its quiet, suburban atmosphere, attracting families and professionals.

Area overview

On average Shaw has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 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 of residents in Shaw is £55,323 per year. There are 4 schools in Shaw: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 140 recent sales, the median property price is £266,000 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
Detached50£353,500
Flats12£130,000
Semi-Detached38£246,500
Terraced40£222,000

10 years median price trend in Shaw

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

All postcodes in Shaw

SN55RR

Hampshire Close

SN55SG

Romney Way

SN55TH

Staring Close

SN55YG

Friesland Close

SN57UY

Rivermead Drive

SN56NW

Tregoze Way

SN57BU

Feather Wood

SN381JZ

Westlea & Shaw

SN381PY

Westlea & Shaw

SN381SA

Westlea & Shaw

SN55DL

Grovely Close

SN55GP

Danestone Close

SN55PR

Roughmoor

SN55TP

Camton Road

SN57DT

Chesterfield Close

SN57EE

Aldborough Close

SN57EH

Denbeck Wood

SN55EZ

Midwinter Close

SN381DD

Westlea & Shaw

SN381AA

Westlea & Shaw

SN381HH

Westlea & Shaw

SN381LL

Westlea & Shaw

SN381PP

Westlea & Shaw

SN55AF

Swinley Drive

SN55AN

Midwinter Close

SN55FF

Rinsdale Close

SN55QE

Teeswater Close

SN55QJ

Langley Road

SN55QT

Boydell Close

SN55RH

Ramleaze Drive

SN55TB

Caprice Close

SN55UR

Dalefoot Close

SN55XB

Askerton Close

SN381BS

Westlea & Shaw

SN55DP

Pepperbox Hill

SN55FW

Kishorn Close

SN55NZ

Hillmead Drive

SN55RE

Mortimer Close

SN55RJ

Meares Drive

SN55UL

Beehive Close

SN56NB

Grandison Close

SN57EN

Frampton Close

SN381ET

Westlea & Shaw

SN381QX

Westlea & Shaw

SN55ST

Saddleback Road

SN55TS

Chevalier Close

SN55XS

Shaw Road

SN55YD

Ixworth Close

SN56ND

Grandison Close

SN57BW

Corton Crescent

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.