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About

Swindon is a unitary authority in South West England, formed around a town that expanded rapidly in the 19th century when the Great Western Railway established its works there. The railway shaped the town plan and housing, leaving a cluster of red-brick terraces known as the Railway Village and industrial buildings that now house the STEAM Museum and a designer outlet in the former works. Road and rail remain visible: the main station sits on the Great Western line and a junction of local roads includes the Magic Roundabout, a ring of six mini-roundabouts around a central island that governs traffic through the town centre.

The borough combines urban neighbourhoods with surrounding parks and farmland. Lydiard Park offers formal gardens, a Georgian house and open parkland used for events and walking. Local administration covers planning, leisure and community services for the town and adjacent settlements, with a mix of retail, light industry and office districts providing employment. Community groups and conservation projects work on canals, green corridors and historic sites that reflect the town’s railway and civic heritage.

Area overview

On average Swindon has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swindon is £55,331 per year. There are 91 schools in Swindon: 66 primary (4 Outstanding and 43 Good) and 15 secondary (0 Outstanding and 11 Good). Swindon is home to around 233,410 people, with a population density of about 1,014.4 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
15%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Swindon Population
233,410
Population density
1,014.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.79(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.91(+5%)
Shoplifting
7.92(+19%)
Public order
7.16(+9%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.18(-5%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
173,231
74.22%
Indian
17,643
7.56%
Other White
14,652
6.28%
Other Asian
4,946
2.12%
African
4,149
1.78%
Total population: 233,411

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
52,220
27.9%
No qualifications
32,430
17.33%
Level 3 (A level)
30,591
16.35%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
30,268
16.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24,335
13%
Total 16+ residents: 187,151

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
33,075
34.5%
Owns outright
27,968
29.18%
Private landlord or letting agency
16,798
17.52%
Social rents from council
9,786
10.21%
Other social rented
5,158
5.38%
Total households: 95,861

Property prices in Swindon

Based on 2,880 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Swindon area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £1,650,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Swindon 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 Swindon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached663£425,000
Flats361£148,000
Semi-Detached803£300,000
Terraced1,053£245,000

10 years median price trend in Swindon

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

All wards in Swindon

Blunsdon and Highworth

Central

Chiseldon and Lawn

Covingham and Dorcan

Eastcott

Gorse Hill and Pinehurst

Haydon Wick

Liden, Eldene and Park South

Lydiard and Freshbrook

Mannington and Western

Old Town

Penhill and Upper Stratton

Priory Vale

Ridgeway

Rodbourne Cheney

Shaw

St Andrews

St Margaret and South Marston

Walcot and Park North

Wroughton and Wichelstowe

Data Sources

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