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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

SN68FJ

Trajan Road

SN68FW

Ebbsworth Lane

SN68NA

High Street

SN68SL

Hill Road

SN68SQ

Axis Road

SN68TF

Eagle Lane

SN77TZ

Kings Lane

SN78BW

Lechlade Road

SN78DJ

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68AW

High Street

SN68BZ

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68GB

Prince Drive

SN68JL

Station Road

SN68LE

Idstone Road

SN68LQ

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68SA

Barrington Road

SN68TY

Shrivenham Hundred Business Park

SN68DN

Hastings Road

SN68DR

Mortree Court

SN68EB

Fairthorne Way

SN68NU

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68RN

Barrington Avenue

SN77NB

Puddleduck Lane

SN77NY

High Street

SN77TN

Church Close

SN78BP

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68JG

Church Row

SN68NL

Idstone Road

SN68SS

Axis Road

SN68SU

Barrington Road

SN77TQ

Wakes Place

SN68FD

Alexander Way

SN68LH

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68LS

Chapel Lane

SN68TB

Oxford Square

SN68TS

Faringdon Road

SN68TX

Barrington Avenue

SN77US

Kings Farm Close

SN77TT

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68DT

Vicarage Lane

SN68FG

Constantine Close

SN77TP

Longcot Road

SN68EL

Coxs Road

SN68NS

Idstone Road

SN77PD

Fernham Road

SN68EF

Chapelwick Close

SN68SB

Hill Road

SN68TJ

Maidens Close

SN77PR

Fernham Road

SN77TY

Downlands

SN77UX

White Horse View

SN68BD

Farleigh Road

SN68FS

Cozens Grove

SN68HU

The Hill

SN68HJ

Longcot Road

SN68LN

Idstone Road

SN68SF

Folly Crescent

SN77NL

The Holloway Road

SN77TA

Church View

SN78BX

Lechlade Road

SN68LX

Berrycroft

SN68GN

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68GR

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68RL

Ironside Drive

SN77SZ

Church View Cottages

SN77TU

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68SJ

Short Street

SN68TL

High Street

SN78DE

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68JE

The Hill

SN68NG

Station Road

SN68SX

Shute Avenue

SN77NE

Danes Court

SN68EY

Northford Close

SN68LD

Stainswick Farm Cottages

SN68DW

Glebe Close

SN68GY

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68LP

Idstone Road

SN77LZ

The Hollow Road

SN77TG

Fernham Road

SN68ED

Station Road

SN68HA

Beckett Avenue

SN68TP

The Mews

SN77LL

West Green

SN78DP

Lechlade Road

SN67PU

Highworth Road

SN68EW

Youghal Close

SN68GH

Arnhem Court

SN68NP

Stable Cottages

SN77NA

Puddleduck Lane

SN77NX

Fernham Farm Cottages

SN77TJ

Priory Mead

SN68GD

Benfield Place

SN68HL

Northford Close

SN68LG

Rectory Farm Cottages

SN77PW

Fernham Road

SN68BA

Martens Close

SN68BW

Friars Close

SN68GA

Penny Close

SN68NQ

Watchfield & Shrivenham

Data Sources

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