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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

SN33EB

Buckhurst Crescent

SN32PP

Blandford Court

SN31EW

Brixham Avenue

SN33BH

Lennox Drive

SN31AL

Queens Drive

SN32AA

Shaftesbury Avenue

SN13AQ

Drove Road

SN31BG

Bromley Close

SN32NZ

Clanfield Road

SN32QA

Silverton Road

SN31AN

Queens Drive

SN33GF

Hedgehog Walk

SN31BS

Bampton Grove

SN33GJ

Little Walcot Lane

SN33DY

Raleigh Avenue

SN31AA

Cumberland Road

SN33AS

Somerville Road

SN33AA

Frobisher Drive

SN33GN

Pankhurst Street

SN33JP

Darnley Close

SN32QN

Welcombe Avenue

SN33LT

Hatherleigh Court

SN33AW

Hatton Grove

SN31BF

Munro Close

SN31DU

Woodside Avenue

SN32RF

Kingswood Avenue

SN31AB

Cumberland Road

SN32AE

Beaufort Green

SN33AT

Lennox Drive

SN32GW

Chalvedon Green

SN33BA

Derby Court

SN33DL

Dacre Road

SN33EG

Bedford Road

SN31DY

Ashwell Close

SN31AS

Queens Drive

SN33EZ

Bothwell Road

SN32NU

Barnstaple Close

SN33GD

Curtis Walk

SN32QR

Welcombe Avenue

SN33AY

Lennox Drive

SN33GB

Walcot and Park North

SN32NJ

Banwell Avenue

SN31BY

Walcot Road

SN32NT

Dulverton Avenue

SN32LF

Bridport Road

SN32AD

Honiton Road

SN31EQ

Thurlestone Road

SN33EJ

Sackville Close

SN32NH

Malmesbury Gardens

SN13AE

Drove Road

SN31BZ

Shipton Grove

SN13AD

Drove Road

SN33HD

Dalton Close

SN33HJ

Rogers Close

SN33DX

Raleigh Avenue

SN31DP

Upham Road

SN32PL

Kilve Close

SN31AG

Calvert Road

SN33DJ

Cecil Road

SN32PA

Redruth Close

SN33DW

Norfolk Close

SN33DZ

Raleigh Avenue

SN31BN

Burford Avenue

SN32QH

Dawlish Road

SN31DL

Upham Road

SN32LH

Whitbourne Avenue

SN33HF

Frobisher Drive

SN33GH

Walcot and Park North

SN32QJ

Yeovil Close

SN33DA

Buckhurst Crescent

SN31EA

South View Avenue

SN33GQ

Turing Road

SN33EY

Essex Walk

SN31BJ

Burford Avenue

SN32NQ

Banwell Avenue

SN31DB

Campden Road

SN33HE

Frobisher Drive

SN33FU

Blyth Place

SN33GL

Oakfield Avenue

SN33AD

Melville Close

SN31EE

Upham Road

SN33BZ

Frobisher Drive

SN32PJ

Marlowe Avenue

SN32QB

Silverton Road

SN31AW

Queens Drive

SN31AT

Queens Drive

SN33EL

Marlowe Avenue

SN32QE

Tavistock Road

SN32GX

Albany Close

SN33DD

Hunsdon Close

SN33ES

Frobisher Drive

SN31BL

Alvescot Road

SN33AL

Walsingham Road

SN31DS

Swallowfield Avenue

SN32RQ

Chickerell Road

SN31AF

Dudmore Road

SN33DB

Cherbury Walk

SN33GP

Railton Way

SN33ED

Dacre Road

SN32RB

Kingswood Avenue

Data Sources

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