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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

SN55RR

Hampshire Close

SN55SG

Tamworth Drive

SN55WU

Edgeworth Close

SN57BU

Langstone Way

SN57UY

Rivermead Drive

SN381SA

Shaw

SN55GP

Danestone Close

SN55TP

Camton Road

SN57DT

Chesterfield Close

SN55PF

Pilton Close

SN55TH

Staring Close

SN55YG

Friesland Close

SN56NW

Tregoze Way

SN381PY

Shaw

SN55DL

Shearwood Road

SN55PR

Castilian Mews

SN57EE

Aldborough Close

SN57EH

Stonefield Close

SN381AA

Shaw

SN381PP

Shaw

SN55AF

Swinley Drive

SN55QE

Teeswater Close

SN55RH

Ramleaze Drive

SN55UR

Dalefoot Close

SN55XB

Askerton Close

SN381LL

Shaw

SN55AN

Midwinter Close

SN55EZ

Midwinter Close

SN55QJ

Langley Road

SN55QT

Boydell Close

SN55TB

Caprice Close

SN55RJ

Meares Drive

SN57EN

Frampton Close

SN381BS

Shaw

SN55DP

Pepperbox Hill

SN55FW

Kishorn Close

SN55NZ

Hillmead Drive

SN55RE

Mortimer Close

SN55UL

Beehive Close

SN56NB

Grandison Close

SN381ET

Shaw

SN381QX

Shaw

SN55XS

Shaw Road

SN56ND

Grandison Close

SN55ST

Saddleback Road

SN55TS

Chevalier Close

SN55YD

Saddleback Road

SN57BW

Ravenglass Road

SN381AL

Shaw

SN381DD

Shaw

Data Sources

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