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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

SN33AP

Ashley Close

SN33DU

Gresham Close

SN33EZ

Bothwell Road

SN33HA

Huntley Close

SN31BX

Burford Avenue

SN32FW

Twyford Close

SN32QQ

Midhurst Avenue

SN33EX

Shirley Close

SN31AN

Queens Drive

SN32LL

Whitbourne Avenue

SN33AR

Walsingham Road

SN33DN

Dacre Road

SN33DY

Raleigh Avenue

SN33EH

Drakes Way

SN31BA

Queens Drive

SN32NW

Banwell Avenue

SN31BT

Langford Grove

SN32QE

Tavistock Road

SN33EU

Frobisher Drive

SN31AT

Queens Drive

SN32PN

Clevedon Close

SN32QN

Welcombe Avenue

SN32QP

Welcombe Avenue

SN31AW

Dudmore Road

SN33AN

Darnley Close

SN33BL

Somerville Road

SN33EG

Bedford Road

SN33HD

Dalton Close

SN31DX

Woodside Avenue

SN32NS

Dulverton Avenue

SN33EW

Frobisher Drive

SN32GR

Shaftesbury Avenue

SN32PB

Welcombe Avenue

SN33DJ

Cecil Road

SN33FU

Blyth Place

SN31AG

Calvert Road

SN31DZ

South View Avenue

SN32LG

Whitbourne Avenue

SN32PW

Greenham Walk

SN33GD

Curtis Walk

SN33HH

Spenser Close

SN31DN

Upham Road

SN32FP

Lyndhurst Crescent

SN33BD

Lennox Drive

SN33EN

Walcot and Park North

SN33GE

Dorrit Close

SN31BF

Munro Close

SN33BE

Beaumont Road

SN33HG

Maitland Road

SN32RA

Clevedon Close

SN33LT

Hatherleigh Court

SN31DY

Ashwell Close

SN32NQ

Banwell Avenue

SN32QF

Radstock Avenue

SN32RN

Draycott Close

SN33DH

Naunton Road

SN13AU

Drove Road

SN32LE

Verwood Close

SN33BY

Frobisher Drive

SN33GT

Scholars Road

SN33DP

Tudor Walk

SN33LH

Oppenheimer Centre

SN13AD

Drove Road

SN31BZ

Shipton Grove

SN31DD

Bibury Road

SN31DW

Upham Road

SN32AE

Beaufort Green

SN32GU

Woodhouse Road

SN33AA

Frobisher Drive

SN32PD

Welcombe Avenue

SN33AZ

Holland Walk

Data Sources

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