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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

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

Data Sources

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