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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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 112 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
112
Deprivation level
8/10
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
65.28(+96%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.65(+112%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.89(+83%)
Public order
10.79(+65%)
Shoplifting
7.29(+10%)
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 122 recent sales, the median property price is £267,500 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
Terraced77£260,000
Semi-Detached30£309,500
Flats9£116,500
Detached6£402,500

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

SN32RJ

Kingswood Avenue

SN31BU

Burford Avenue

SN32NG

Milverton Court

SN33EA

Middleton Close

SN32GY

Rutland Road

SN33AE

Drayton Walk

SN33ET

Fairfax Close

SN33BE

Beaumont Road

SN31ER

Salcombe Grove

SN33HB

Frobisher Drive

SN33EQ

Massinger Walk

SN33DS

Howard Close

SN33BD

Lennox Drive

SN32GR

Shaftesbury Avenue

SN33BU

Courtenay Road

SN32RR

Cowley Walk

SN32QZ

Burnham Road

SN32PG

Bembridge Close

SN33HA

Huntley Close

SN31BQ

Calvert Road

SN32RD

Bentley Close

SN33HL

Marlowe Avenue

SN32NE

Welcombe Avenue

SN31BX

Burford Avenue

SN32QL

Welcombe Avenue

SN32NP

Dulverton Avenue

SN32PD

Welcombe Avenue

SN33EW

Frobisher Drive

SN33JD

Greenbridge Road

SN32AF

Shaftesbury Avenue

SN33DQ

Naunton Road

SN31BH

Walcot Road

SN33EU

Frobisher Drive

SN32PR

Marlowe Avenue

SN33LU

Ringwood Close

SN31BT

Langford Grove

SN32LG

Whitbourne Avenue

SN33AF

Frobisher Drive

SN32GN

Welbeck Close

SN32PN

Clevedon Close

SN31BP

Burford Avenue

SN32NF

Torrington Court

SN32RE

Oakford Walk

SN32GG

Concord Walk

SN31DJ

Upham Road

SN32BH

Shaftesbury Avenue

SN31AQ

Fonthill Walk

SN33DN

Dacre Road

SN32LE

Verwood Close

SN32NN

Weyhill Close

SN33JF

Marlowe Avenue

SN33DF

Courtenay Road

SN33AU

Hertford Close

SN33DG

Courtenay Road

SN32QG

Midhurst Avenue

SN33AQ

Sadler Walk

SN33HG

Maitland Road

SN33BB

Russell Walk

SN32RW

Lyndhurst Crescent

SN32AB

Shaftesbury Avenue

SN32LA

Helston Road

SN31EH

Merrivale Grove

SN33EN

Walcot and Park North

SN32NS

Dulverton Avenue

SN33AP

Ashley Close

SN31DW

Upham Road

SN31BW

Norton Grove

SN32PW

Greenham Walk

SN32PF

Welcombe Avenue

SN32FP

Lyndhurst Crescent

SN33FY

Greenbridge Road

SN33AN

Darnley Close

SN31AD

Eastern Avenue

SN33BS

Burghley Close

SN32PH

Radstock Avenue

SN32RA

Clevedon Close

SN32NX

Fareham Close

SN32LB

Bideford Close

SN32QX

Kingswood Avenue

SN32PU

Marlowe Avenue

SN32QY

Kenton Close

SN32RL

Lyndhurst Crescent

SN32PY

Radstock Avenue

SN33GR

Finch Row

SN13AU

Drove Road

SN33AX

Lennox Drive

SN32JZ

Bisley Close

SN33BN

Somerville Road

SN33FA

Knollys Close

SN32RS

Bodmin Close

SN33FD

Hunsdon Close

SN33DH

Naunton Road

SN33DU

Gresham Close

SN31EG

Parklands Road

SN32PZ

Radstock Avenue

SN32QW

Welcombe Avenue

SN32NL

Hartland Close

SN33HH

Spenser Close

SN33EP

Markham Close

SN31DE

Ashkirk Close

Data Sources

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