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Watchfield & Shrivenham

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About

Watchfield & Shrivenham ward encompasses a large, predominantly rural area on the historic border of Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. The landscape is characterised by open farmland and the presence of the former RAF Watchfield airfield, which now serves as a significant local employment site. The village of Shrivenham is the main settlement, housing the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, a major institution that shapes much of the local community and economy.

The area includes the linear village of Watchfield and several smaller hamlets, all connected by a network of country lanes. Local facilities are centred in Shrivenham, providing essential services for the wider ward. The presence of the Defence Academy brings a distinct, transient population of military personnel and academics, creating a unique demographic blend within the otherwise traditional village setting of the Vale.

Area overview

On average Watchfield & Shrivenham has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Watchfield & Shrivenham is £70,726 per year. There are 5 schools in Watchfield & Shrivenham: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Watchfield & Shrivenham is home to around 7,944 people, with a population density of about 80.1 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Watchfield & Shrivenham Population
7,944
Population density
80.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.74(+10%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.05(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.92(+7%)
Public order
5.79(-5%)
Burglary
5.41(+108%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,027
88.45%
Other White
342
4.3%
African
99
1.25%
Other
70
0.88%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
68
0.86%
Total population: 7,945

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,948
46.54%
Level 3 (A level)
1,027
16.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
824
13.01%
No qualifications
619
9.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
518
8.18%
Total 16+ residents: 6,334

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,034
32.22%
Owns with a mortgage
863
26.89%
Other social rented
441
13.74%
Other forms of private rent
383
11.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
373
11.62%
Total households: 3,209

Property prices in Watchfield & Shrivenham

Based on 133 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 in Watchfield & Shrivenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £1,550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Watchfield & Shrivenham 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 Watchfield & Shrivenham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached72£533,750
Flats1£235,000
Semi-Detached40£335,000
Terraced20£290,000

10 years median price trend in Watchfield & Shrivenham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Watchfield & Shrivenham.

All postcodes in Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68HL

Northford Close

SN68NR

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68NE

Pound Piece

SN77LY

The Holloway Road

SN68ED

Station Road

SN68LR

Cross Trees

SN68EF

Chapelwick Close

SN77LZ

The Hollow Road

SN68BD

Farleigh Road

SN68EQ

Charlbury Road

SN67PT

Eastrop

SN68SL

Hill Road

SN68JF

Silver Street

SN68TD

Oak Road

SN68SB

Hill Road

SN68JR

Hunters Piece

SN68AE

Manor Close

SN68JE

The Hill

SN68NG

Station Road

SN68TP

The Mews

SN68BZ

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN77PP

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN77TH

Manor Farm Cottages

SN68RN

Barrington Avenue

SN77NZ

Silver Street

SN68HF

Longcot Road

GL73HA

Lechlade Road

SN77TS

Majors Road

SN77GR

Fox Hollow

SN68JB

The Hill

SN68EZ

Faringdon Road

SN77TG

Fernham Road

SN68TG

Star Lane

SN78BZ

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68FX

Raven Way

SN77NB

Puddleduck Lane

SN77US

Kings Farm Close

SN68HG

Longcot Road

RG178RE

Ashdown Park

SN68RP

Curtis Close

SN68TZ

Shrivenham Hundred Business Park

SN68TW

Squires Road

SN68HX

Old Manor Farm Cottages

SN68LQ

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68LP

Idstone Road

SN77HS

Ock View

SN68FS

Cozens Grove

SN68SG

Folly Crescent

SN68JQ

The Hill

SN68TE

High Street

SN68AH

Claypits Lane

SN78DH

Snowswick Lane

SN67PS

Wythgreen House

SN68HS

Shrivenham Road

SN68HB

Medlar Road

SN77ST

Wellington Close

SN77SW

Coxwell Road

SN68FR

Buckland Drive

SN68DL

Argosy Street

SN77NX

Fernham Farm Cottages

SN78DQ

Lechlade Road

SN77TJ

Priory Mead

SN68ET

Days Ground

SN77PE

Chapel Lane

SN68NX

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN77TF

Fernham Road

SN68RG

Scholar Close

SN68GL

Bingham Turner Way

SN68BJ

Highworth Road

SN68EJ

Canon Hills Gardens

SN77SS

Kings Lane

SN68HU

The Hill

SN77TP

Longcot Road

SN68HP

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68LZ

Church Lane

SN68NN

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68LT

Berrycroft

SN68NW

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN77SU

Hughes Crescent

SN77LX

Cherry Orchard

SN68GT

Wyatt Gardens

SN68HZ

Avenue Road

SN77TY

Downlands

SN68DJ

Beverley Road

SN68GX

Holly Close

SN78BS

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68BW

Friars Close

SN78BX

Lechlade Road

SN78DN

Weston Cottages

SN77TZ

Kings Lane

SN68SW

High Street

SN78BU

Lechlade Road

SN68EB

Fairthorne Way

SN68HQ

Compton Road

SN77NU

Hobbs Hill

SN68BH

Highworth Road

SN68EP

Springfield Close

SN77TW

Shrivenham Road

SN68AP

Forrest Close

SN68TB

Oxford Square

Data Sources

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