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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

SN68RJ

Saxon Orchard

SN68NT

Knighton Hill

SN68GQ

Wintle Court

SN68SS

Axis Road

SN68FJ

Trajan Road

SN68FA

Roman Way

SN68LX

Berrycroft

SN68ES

Common Close

SN77TU

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68LS

Chapel Lane

SN77PA

Elmside

SN68EU

Faringdon Road

SN68EX

Pennyhooks

SN68RE

Abbey Road

SN77LU

Great Coxwell Road

SN68FY

Claridge Close

SN68FL

Hicks Close

SN68AG

High Street

SN68GS

Chambers Lane

SN77LW

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN77PW

Fernham Road

SN67PZ

Highworth Road

SN78BW

Lechlade Road

SN68SJ

Short Street

SN78BY

Lechlade Road

SN78BN

Lechlade Road

SN68NA

High Street

SN78BT

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN77TL

Shrivenham Road

SN68AW

High Street

SN78BJ

Lechlade Road

SN68GF

Judd Close

SN68AZ

Colton Road

SN68TX

Barrington Avenue

SN68SY

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN77LH

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN77NG

Puddleduck Lane

SN68NF

Lower Mill Cottages

SN68SR

Wellington Square

SN68SH

Folly Crescent

SN68EE

Charlbury Road

SN68LH

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68NJ

Walnut Trees Hill

SN68DU

Stainswick Lane

SN68JW

The Grove

SN68PB

Malthouse Close

SN77NT

The Green

SN77LG

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68HT

Wharf Cottages

SN68DF

Lysander Crescent

SN68BE

Stallpits Road

SN68GH

Arnhem Court

SN68JN

Station Cottages

SN68BP

Stallpits Lane

SN68DT

Vicarage Lane

SN77LP

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68BL

Highworth Road

SN68RF

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68GR

Woodham Place

SN68LD

Stainswick Farm Cottages

SN68SU

Barrington Road

SN68RW

Barrington Avenue

SN77NY

High Street

SN68DX

Stainswick Lane

SN68GG

Avenue Road

SN68HJ

Longcot Road

SN77NL

The Holloway Road

SN68TR

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68TQ

Majors Road

SN68SP

Wellington Square

SN68TH

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68GJ

Majors Road

SN77PB

Church Lane

SN77LQ

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68DD

Queens Crescent

SN68NP

Stable Cottages

SN68RQ

Majors Road

SN78DJ

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN77LL

West Green

SN68DR

Mortree Court

SN77SP

Watchfield & Shrivenham

SN68JX

College Farm Lane

SN68AA

High Street

SN68HR

Townsend Road

SN68SZ

High Street

SN68HD

Park Avenue

SN68JH

Featherbed Lane

SN68JG

Church Row

SN68FB

Queens Close

SN78DF

Lechlade Road

SN68HY

Cleyfields

SN68EL

Coxs Road

SN68BB

Damson Trees

SN77QT

Old Wharf Road

SN68RS

Lapwing Lane

SN68AL

Longcot Road

SN68GP

Clements Way

SN68AY

Curtis Road

SN68AJ

Faringdon Road

SN68TL

High Street

Data Sources

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