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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 average crime levels, with around 112 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Walcot and Park North is £265,000 (around £301 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,000 and £321,000. There are 5 schools in Walcot and Park North: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 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

Median price: £265,000
Price per sq ft: £301
Sales (last 12 months): 113
Typical range (middle 50%): £220K – £321K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £301 per square foot) in Walcot and Park North area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £495,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Walcot and Park North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£349,950£330
Semi-Detached37£305,000£321
Terraced65£260,000£298
Flats8£107,500£181

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Walcot and Park North

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walcot and Park North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£303,000£105,000£237,500£164,000
2017£341,000£106,500£221,000£164,250
2018£340,000£120,000£259,500£174,250
2019£287,000£87,000£250,000£175,000
2020£292,500£109,000£258,000£188,000
2021£352,000£120,000£264,000£190,000
2022£355,000£127,000£290,000£230,000
2023£437,500£115,000£280,000£244,500
2024£380,000£108,000£276,500£256,000
2025£395,000£115,750£300,000£265,000
2026£349,950£100,000£335,000£255,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Walcot and Park North.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walcot and Park North.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016—£155£243£189
2017£242£166£251£191
2018£268£190£267£202
2019£272£144£256£208
2020£295£173£263£211
2021£306£172£267£226
2022£297£196£298£257
2023£295£202£305£275
2024£302£180£298£297
2025£333£191£323£318
2026£365£160£330£276
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Walcot and Park North.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Walcot and Park North in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Swindon district.

Band A£1,625
Band B£1,896
Band C£2,167
Band D£2,438
Band E£2,980
Band F£3,522
Band G£4,064
Band H£4,876

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Walcot and Park North ward.

Local councillors

Jamal Miah

Walcot and Park North - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour Party

All postcodesin Walcot and Park North

SN31AH

New College Drive

SN33HQ

Marlowe Avenue

SN32LL

Whitbourne Avenue

SN32NY

Fareham Close

SN33FS

Somerville Road

SN32QD

Tavistock Road

SN33GS

Annapurna

SN33DP

Tudor Walk

SN33AB

Dudley Road

SN33AG

Randolph Close

SN33BQ

Knollys Close

SN31EL

Falmouth Grove

SN32GZ

Bilborough Drive

SN33AZ

Holland Walk

SN33ER

Hamilton Close

SN32LD

Verwood Close

SN33BX

Courtenay Road

SN32GU

Woodhouse Road

SN32NB

Axbridge Close

SN33DR

Stuart Close

SN33EX

Shirley Close

SN31AE

Eastern Avenue

SN32RG

Kingswood Avenue

SN32RH

Chickerell Road

SN33BY

Frobisher Drive

SN32NR

Dulverton Avenue

SN33DT

Raleigh Avenue

SN31DN

Upham Road

SN31DA

Walcot Road

SN33FW

Seymour Road

SN33AJ

Frobisher Drive

SN31DZ

South View Avenue

SN33DE

Courtenay Road

SN32RP

Buckland Close

SN31DH

Upham Road

SN31EP

Brixham Avenue

SN33HN

Marlowe Avenue

SN31DT

Caversham Close

SN33BG

Radclyffe Close

SN33GG

Walcot and Park North

SN32QF

Radstock Avenue

SN31BA

Queens Drive

SN32FW

Twyford Close

SN32QP

Welcombe Avenue

SN33AH

Shrewsbury Road

SN32PE

Welcombe Avenue

SN32ND

Welcombe Avenue

SN31DD

Bibury Road

SN32GS

Tyndale Gardens

SN32QQ

Midhurst Avenue

SN31DX

Woodside Avenue

SN33EF

Drakes Way

SN32NA

Welcombe Avenue

SN32GQ

New College Walk

SN33BT

Frobisher Drive

SN33BL

Somerville Road

SN33GT

Scholars Road

SN32GT

Carmel Walk

SN31EJ

Falmouth Grove

SN32NW

Banwell Avenue

SN32PX

Brendon Walk

SN32PT

Marlowe Avenue

SN33AR

Walsingham Road

SN32RN

Draycott Close

SN32PB

Welcombe Avenue

SN33LH

Oppenheimer Centre

SN33EH

Drakes Way

SN31DR

Upham Road

SN33FT

Radclyffe Close

SN33GE

Dorrit Close

SN32PQ

Old School Court