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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

SN68AL

Longcot Road

SN68FN

Pound Close

SN68LY

The Lane

SN68NE

Pound Piece

SN77LT

The Holloway Road

SN77TB

Radnor Court

GL73HA

Lechlade Road

SN67PT

Eastrop

SN68HD

Park Avenue

SN68HW

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN78DW

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68DY

Stonefield Close

SN68ET

Days Ground

SN68FH

Hadrian Close

SN68FT

Fuller Close

SN68NW

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68RQ

Majors Road

SN77SW

Coxwell Road

SN68AU

Highworth Road

SN68AY

Curtis Road

SN68FY

Claridge Close

SN68GX

Holly Close

SN68RG

Scholar Close

SN68AG

High Street

SN68JH

Featherbed Lane

SN68SH

Folly Crescent

SN68ST

Faringdon Road

SN78BU

Lechlade Road

SN78DQ

Lechlade Road

SN68AH

Claypits Lane

SN68DD

Queens Crescent

SN68DX

Stainswick Lane

SN68GE

Miles Close

SN68HQ

Compton Road

SN68TN

Barrington Road

SN68LJ

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68SE

Axis Road

SN68SW

High Street

SN77HS

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68JB

The Hill

SN77LG

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN77NZ

Silver Street

SN77ST

Wellington Close

SN68BN

Cleycourt Road

SN68PB

Malthouse Close

SN68TQ

Majors Road

SN68TW

Squires Road

SN77LU

Great Coxwell Road

SN77SY

The Green

SN68EH

Cowleaze Close

SN68ES

Common Close

SN68HZ

Avenue Road

SN68JR

Hunters Piece

SN68LU

Kings Close West

SN68SP

Wellington Square

SN68TD

Oak Road

SN77TR

Majors Road

SN68AD

Manor Lane

SN68BL

Highworth Road

SN68HP

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68FA

Roman Way

SN68FP

Ballingers

SN68FR

Buckland Drive

SN68GF

Judd Close

SN68NN

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68TE

High Street

SN78BY

Lechlade Road

SN78DH

Snowswick Lane

SN68BX

Northford Close

SN68EJ

Canon Hills Gardens

SN68NR

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN77LQ

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68BQ

Sandhill

SN68RW

Barrington Avenue

SN77LN

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68HR

Townsend Road

SN68LZ

Church Lane

SN68AX

Martens Road

SN68BY

Charlotte Close

SN68FX

Raven Way

SN77QT

Old Wharf Road

SN68AS

Townsend Road

SN68BJ

Highworth Road

SN68LA

Barrington Avenue

SN68RJ

Saxon Orchard

SN68RP

Curtis Close

SN78BZ

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68DE

Chestnut Gardens

SN68GG

Avenue Road

SN68HB

Medlar Road

SN68HE

Longcot Road

SN68LB

Stainswick Lane

SN68NT

Knighton Hill

SN77TL

Shrivenham Road

SN68AE

Manor Close

SN68AP

Forrest Close

SN68GP

Clements Way

SN68JW

The Grove

SN78DG

Lechlade Road

SN68HX

Old Manor Farm Cottages

Data Sources

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