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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 very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 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
64
Deprivation level
2/10
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
33.48(+6%)
Public order
6.92(+13%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.8(-41%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.42(0%)
Vehicle crime
5.54(+46%)
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 129 recent sales, the median property price is £423,500 in Watchfield & Shrivenham area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £1,350,000.

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
Detached67£515,000
Flats2£227,500
Semi-Detached39£330,000
Terraced21£292,200

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

SN68FB

Queens Close

SN68JN

Station Cottages

SN68RH

Faringdon Road

SN77NF

The Laurels

SN78BN

Lechlade Road

SN78DA

Lechlade Road

SN68AQ

Church Walk

SN68DA

West End Road

SN68HS

Shrivenham Road

SN68NB

The Malthouse

SN77GR

Fox Hollow

SN77LX

Cherry Orchard

SN78DF

Lechlade Road

SN68DU

Stainswick Lane

SN77LW

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN77SU

Hughes Crescent

SN78BS

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68EQ

Charlbury Road

SN68ER

Catherine Close

SN68FF

Sywell Road

SN68JA

The Hill

SN68NX

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68TH

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68TU

Abbey Road

SN77NJ

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN77NT

The Green

SN67PZ

Highworth Road

SN68AN

High Street

SN68EG

Berens Road

SN68GW

Ash Corner

SN68SZ

High Street

SN77NG

Puddleduck Lane

SN77NN

Highworth Road

SN77SP

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN77TF

Fernham Road

SN77XQ

Manor Farm Close

SN68AR

The Green

SN68EZ

Faringdon Road

SN68HT

Wharf Cottages

SN68SN

South Street

SN77LJ

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN77SR

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68EU

Faringdon Road

SN68GL

Bingham Turner Way

SN68RD

Majors Road

SN68SG

Folly Crescent

SN68BH

Highworth Road

SN68DL

Argosy Street

SN68DS

Hazells Lane

SN68LF

Featherbed Lane

SN68RS

Lapwing Lane

SN78BT

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN67PR

Church Lane

SN68EX

Pennyhooks

SN68LT

Berrycroft

SN68RF

Watchfield & Shrivenham

RG178RE

Ashdown Park

SN68FL

Hicks Close

SN68HF

Longcot Road

SN68JF

Silver Street

SN68RE

Abbey Road

SN77SS

Kings Lane

SN77TW

Shrivenham Road

SN78BJ

Lechlade Road

SN78BL

Lechlade Road

SN78DN

Weston Cottages

SN68AA

High Street

SN68LL

Featherbed Lane

SN68SD

North Street

SN68FE

Lancaster Green

SN68GT

Wyatt Gardens

SN67PS

Wythgreen House

SN68BP

Stallpits Lane

SN68EA

Fairthorne Way

SN68GS

Chambers Lane

SN68GU

Forty Green

SN68HG

Longcot Road

SN68SR

Wellington Square

SN68TR

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN77LY

The Holloway Road

SN77UA

Faringdon Road

SN68BE

Stallpits Road

SN68FQ

Gealer Grove

SN68FU

Raven Way

SN68JD

Silver Street

SN68TA

Chapel Hill

SN68BB

Damson Trees

SN68DB

Wixes Piece

SN68HH

Idstone Road

SN68JX

College Farm Lane

SN68RT

Charlesby Drive

SN68TG

Star Lane

SN77NW

Longcot Road

SN77PP

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN78DL

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68JQ

The Hill

SN68DH

Anson Drive

SN68FZ

Lawrence Avenue

SN68NF

Lower Mill Cottages

SN68EN

Salop Close

Data Sources

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