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Walcot and Park North

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About

Walcot and Park North is a residential ward in the northeast of Swindon, characterised by its mix of housing types. The area is primarily made up of interwar and post-war terraced and semi-detached homes, along with some modern infill developments. It functions as a practical suburb with local shopping parades providing essential services. The housing density is relatively high, creating a close-knit street pattern that defines the neighbourhood's layout.

The ward is anchored by several green spaces, including the expansive Walcot Recreation Ground, which offers sports facilities and playgrounds. A notable local feature is the historic Walcot Water Tower, a prominent landmark visible from various points. Community infrastructure includes primary schools and places of worship serving the area's population. Transport links are provided by main bus routes along Oxford Road and Queens Drive, connecting residents to Swindon's town centre and broader road network.

Area overview

On average Walcot and Park North has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 111 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 44.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walcot and Park North is £43,126 per year. There are 6 schools in Walcot and Park North: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Walcot and Park North is home to around 13,711 people, with a population density of about 5,581.1 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
111
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
44.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walcot and Park North Population
13,711
Population density
5,581.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
63.16(+92%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.76(+97%)
Public order
12.62(+92%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.38(+75%)
Shoplifting
9.04(+36%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,273
67.64%
Indian
1,146
8.36%
Other White
753
5.49%
Other Asian
670
4.89%
African
346
2.52%
Total population: 13,709

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,615
24.64%
Level 4 qualifications or above
2,087
19.66%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,767
16.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,762
16.6%
Level 3 (A level)
1,388
13.08%
Total 16+ residents: 10,614

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,868
34.4%
Owns with a mortgage
1,270
23.38%
Owns outright
1,204
22.17%
Private landlord or letting agency
483
8.89%
Other social rented
404
7.44%
Total households: 5,431

Property prices in Walcot and Park North

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 in Walcot and Park North area, with individual transactions ranging from £79,000 up to £630,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walcot and Park North 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 Walcot and Park North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£392,500
Flats7£115,000
Semi-Detached34£313,500
Terraced87£260,000

10 years median price trend in Walcot and Park North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walcot and Park North.

All postcodes in Walcot and Park North

SN33BG

Radclyffe Close

SN31DJ

Upham Road

SN32NA

Welcombe Avenue

SN32QD

Tavistock Road

SN32QW

Welcombe Avenue

SN32RP

Buckland Close

SN33BZ

Frobisher Drive

SN33ET

Fairfax Close

SN33FT

Radclyffe Close

SN33GH

Walcot and Park North

SN33HQ

Marlowe Avenue

SN31DB

Campden Road

SN32GN

Welbeck Close

SN32LA

Helston Road

SN32NZ

Clanfield Road

SN32PF

Welcombe Avenue

SN32QA

Silverton Road

SN33FS

Somerville Road

SN33HJ

Rogers Close

SN32GZ

Bilborough Drive

SN31AF

Dudmore Road

SN31AH

New College Drive

SN33JP

Darnley Close

SN32GX

Albany Close

SN32GY

Rutland Road

SN32NP

Dulverton Avenue

SN32NU

Barnstaple Close

SN32RR

Cowley Walk

SN33BH

Lennox Drive

SN33BN

Somerville Road

SN33BX

Courtenay Road

SN31EA

South View Avenue

SN32AF

Shaftesbury Avenue

SN32NE

Welcombe Avenue

SN33JD

Greenbridge Road

SN31EW

Brixham Avenue

SN32GW

Chalvedon Green

SN32NJ

Banwell Avenue

SN32NR

Dulverton Avenue

SN33AT

Lennox Drive

SN33BU

Courtenay Road

SN33GG

Walcot and Park North

SN31AS

Queens Drive

SN31BH

Walcot Road

SN32PE

Welcombe Avenue

SN33GL

Oakfield Avenue

SN31DU

Woodside Avenue

SN33BS

Burghley Close

SN31DT

Caversham Close

SN32RQ

Chickerell Road

SN33ED

Dacre Road

SN31DP

Upham Road

SN32GQ

New College Walk

SN32PH

Radstock Avenue

SN32RL

Lyndhurst Crescent

SN33DW

Norfolk Close

SN33GP

Railton Way

SN33GJ

Little Walcot Lane

SN33ER

Hamilton Close

SN33FY

Greenbridge Road

SN33AQ

Sadler Walk

SN33DA

Buckhurst Crescent

SN31BQ

Calvert Road

SN32AB

Shaftesbury Avenue

SN32GG

Concord Walk

SN32PP

Blandford Court

SN33BA

Derby Court

SN33EF

Drakes Way

SN33GF

Hedgehog Walk

SN32NY

Fareham Close

SN32QR

Welcombe Avenue

SN33EQ

Massinger Walk

SN33GR

Finch Row

SN33JF

Marlowe Avenue

SN31BS

Bampton Grove

SN33AH

Shrewsbury Road

SN33AW

Hatton Grove

SN33DR

Stuart Close

SN33GN

Pankhurst Street

SN32LD

Verwood Close

SN32LF

Bridport Road

SN32PX

Brendon Walk

SN32PY

Radstock Avenue

SN33DT

Raleigh Avenue

SN33DX

Raleigh Avenue

SN31AQ

Fonthill Walk

SN31DE

Ashkirk Close

SN32AA

Shaftesbury Avenue

SN32AD

Honiton Road

SN33DG

Courtenay Road

SN33GB

Walcot and Park North

SN33HB

Frobisher Drive

SN31EG

Parklands Road

SN33BT

Frobisher Drive

SN32NB

Axbridge Close

SN32PR

Marlowe Avenue

SN32QB

Silverton Road

SN33AB

Dudley Road

SN33AS

Somerville Road

SN33BB

Russell Walk

Data Sources

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