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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 133 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 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
Terraced86£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

SN33BQ

Knollys Close

SN33DB

Cherbury Walk

SN33FW

Seymour Road

SN33HL

Marlowe Avenue

SN32BH

Shaftesbury Avenue

SN33EJ

Sackville Close

SN33EL

Marlowe Avenue

SN33AY

Lennox Drive

SN33HE

Frobisher Drive

SN32QZ

Burnham Road

SN33HN

Marlowe Avenue

SN33AE

Drayton Walk

SN31BJ

Burford Avenue

SN31EQ

Thurlestone Road

SN32JZ

Bisley Close

SN32LH

Whitbourne Avenue

SN32PT

Marlowe Avenue

SN32RD

Bentley Close

SN33DD

Hunsdon Close

SN33GS

Annapurna

SN31AB

Cumberland Road

SN31EE

Upham Road

SN31EJ

Falmouth Grove

SN31ER

Salcombe Grove

SN32NH

Malmesbury Gardens

SN32PG

Bembridge Close

SN33EB

Buckhurst Crescent

SN31BN

Burford Avenue

SN32PL

Kilve Close

SN32QX

Kingswood Avenue

SN32RB

Kingswood Avenue

SN33AD

Melville Close

SN33LU

Ringwood Close

SN32NT

Dulverton Avenue

SN32RS

Bodmin Close

SN33ES

Frobisher Drive

SN31BL

Alvescot Road

SN32GS

Tyndale Gardens

SN32GT

Carmel Walk

SN33HF

Frobisher Drive

SN13AQ

Drove Road

SN31AA

Cumberland Road

SN32NN

Weyhill Close

SN32PU

Marlowe Avenue

SN32RW

Lyndhurst Crescent

SN33FD

Hunsdon Close

SN32RG

Kingswood Avenue

SN32RJ

Kingswood Avenue

SN33AG

Randolph Close

SN33DE

Courtenay Road

SN31AE

Eastern Avenue

SN31BG

Bromley Close

SN32QJ

Yeovil Close

SN33GQ

Turing Road

SN31DH

Upham Road

SN32PZ

Radstock Avenue

SN33DS

Howard Close

SN32ND

Welcombe Avenue

SN32NF

Torrington Court

SN32QL

Welcombe Avenue

SN33EY

Essex Walk

SN33AU

Hertford Close

SN32NX

Fareham Close

SN32QY

Kenton Close

SN31AD

Eastern Avenue

SN31EP

Brixham Avenue

SN32LB

Bideford Close

SN32PJ

Marlowe Avenue

SN32RE

Oakford Walk

SN32RH

Chickerell Road

SN33DZ

Raleigh Avenue

SN13AE

Drove Road

SN31DR

Upham Road

SN31DS

Swallowfield Avenue

SN32NG

Milverton Court

SN32RF

Kingswood Avenue

SN31BW

Norton Grove

SN31BY

Walcot Road

SN31EL

Falmouth Grove

SN32PQ

Old School Court

SN33AF

Frobisher Drive

SN33DF

Courtenay Road

SN33DL

Dacre Road

SN33DQ

Naunton Road

SN33EP

Markham Close

SN31BU

Burford Avenue

SN31BP

Burford Avenue

SN32PA

Redruth Close

SN32QH

Dawlish Road

SN33AX

Lennox Drive

SN31DA

Walcot Road

SN32NL

Hartland Close

SN33AL

Walsingham Road

SN33FA

Knollys Close

SN31AL

Queens Drive

SN31DL

Upham Road

SN31EH

Merrivale Grove

SN32QG

Midhurst Avenue

SN33EA

Middleton Close

SN33AJ

Frobisher Drive

Data Sources

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