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Watchfield & Shrivenham

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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Watchfield & Shrivenham Population

7,944

Population density

80.1 per km²

Crime

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

British

7,027

88.45%

Other White

342

4.3%

African

1.25%

Other

0.88%

Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups

0.86%

Total population: 7,945

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	67	£515,000	£392,700	£440,000	£680,000	£1,034,500
Flats	2	£227,500	£220,750	£223,750	£231,250	£234,250
Semi-Detached	39	£330,000	£257,700	£279,500	£387,500	£532,000
Terraced	21	£292,200	£217,050	£279,000	£300,000	£485,000

10 years median price trend in Watchfield & Shrivenham

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Watchfield & Shrivenham

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About

Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Watchfield & Shrivenham

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