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Westlea & Shaw

About

Westlea and Shaw lie northwest of Swindon town centre within the Borough of Swindon. The area is mainly residential, developed largely during the post-war expansion of the town, with a mix of council-built and privately owned houses. Local parades of shops and small businesses provide daily services, while primary schools and a community centre host weekday activities. Playing fields and allotments are woven into the neighbourhood, and regular bus routes link the area with the town centre and employment zones.

Street patterns still reflect the mid-20th-century planning that shaped much of the district, with terraced streets and semi-detached houses giving way to cul-de-sacs and pocket greens. Local sports pitches serve grassroots football clubs and school teams, and community-led events are often centred on the allotments and the community hall. The result is a residential neighbourhood focused on everyday amenities and practical links to the rest of Swindon.

Area overview

On average Westlea & Shaw has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westlea & Shaw is £60,051 per year. There are 3 schools in Westlea & Shaw: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Westlea & Shaw is home to around 6,434 people, with a population density of about 2,232.2 per km2.

Crime rate

3/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Westlea & Shaw Population

6,434

Population density

2,232.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

18.5(-44%)

Anti-social behaviour

12.59(-17%)

Shoplifting

9.79(+47%)

Public order

5.28(-20%)

Other theft

3.57(-37%)

South West average

Demographics

British

4,730

73.5%

Other White

602

9.36%

Indian

272

4.23%

Other

153

2.38%

Other Asian

121

1.88%

Total population: 6,435

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

1,630

30.91%

Level 3 (A level)

922

17.49%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

888

16.84%

No qualifications

719

13.64%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

634

12.02%

Total 16+ residents: 5,273

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

990

34.93%

Owns outright

921

32.5%

Private landlord or letting agency

692

24.42%

Other social rented

3.18%

Other forms of private rent

2.51%

Total households: 2,834

Property prices in Westlea & Shaw

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £246,500 in Westlea & Shaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £700,000.

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 Westlea & Shaw over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	19	£335,000	£266,000	£310,000	£357,750	£497,500
Flats	13	£132,000	£65,680	£108,000	£140,000	£164,000
Semi-Detached	15	£267,000	£218,500	£248,000	£297,500	£439,000
Terraced	27	£227,000	£181,600	£202,500	£256,000	£342,920

10 years median price trend in Westlea & Shaw

All postcodes in Westlea & Shaw

SN57DN

Whitehill Way

SN55QY

Cartwright Drive

SN381DP

Shaw

SN381RT

Shaw

SN57FW

Chelmsford Road

SN381JZ

Shaw

SN381HH

Shaw

SN381BR

Shaw

SN381PX

Shaw

SN57BY

Benwell Close

SN57DB

The Chesters

SN57DX

Anglesey Close

SN57EQ

Stonefield Close

SN57WZ

Delta Office Park

SN381QQ

Shaw

SN55QR

Heathcote Close

SN55SP

Wensleydale Close

SN55SU

Shropshire Close

SN57DE

Alveston Close

SN57DW

Shaw

SN57EF

Oakwood Road

SN57HB

Stonehill Green

SN381ST

Shaw

SN55PB

Packington Close

SN57AX

Risingham Mead

SN57BQ

Woodchester

SN381JP

Shaw

SN55PZ

Ramleaze Drive

SN56QA

Bridgemead Close

SN57DY

Silchester Way

SN57HX

Chelmsford Road

SN381SP

Shaw

SN55QU

Cartwright Drive

SN55QW

Meares Drive

SN55SW

Orkney Close

SN57EZ

Chelmsford Road

SN381HS

Shaw

SN381SD

Shaw

SN55YN

Century Road

SN56QS

Bridgemead Close

SN57DJ

Stonehill Green

SN57EP

Goldsborough Close

SN381JJ

Shaw

SN381NW

Shaw

SN381SY

Shaw

SN57AY

Risingham Mead

SN57BN

Ravenglass Road

SN381RQ

Shaw

SN55WZ

Bankfoot Close

SN55EN

Magnolia Gardens

SN381EX

Shaw

SN381JF

Shaw

SN57AQ

Stonybeck Close

SN381HR

Shaw

SN381PS

Shaw

SN55PJ

Old Shaw Lane

SN57YY

Bridgemead Close

SN51ES

Bridgemead Close

SN55PT

Angus Close

SN55PX

Ramleaze Drive

SN387NW

Shaw

SN55QP

Meares Drive

SN57DH

Stonehill Green

SN57FN

Corton Crescent

SN381QS

Shaw

SN381SS

Shaw

SN55SB

Cartwright Drive

SN57BG

Springhill Close

SN57ET

Rivergate

SN57YF

Ashworth Road

SN381QA

Shaw

SN381DE

Shaw

SN55EQ

Pilgrim Close

SN57DS

Silchester Way

SN57EW

Longstock Court

SN381JD

Shaw

SN57BP

Langstone Way

SN57EA

Silchester Way

SN58AD

Longthorpe Close

SN381AU

Shaw

SN381TB

Shaw

SN55QD

Cheviot Close

SN55SX

Angler Road

SN57AR

Bentham Close

SN57XP

Great Western Way

SN381RP

Shaw

SN55SZ

Ayrshire Close

SN55WB

Langley Road

SN51BP

Bridgemead Close

SN55BL

Fenn Close

SN55PU

Ridge Green

SN55QL

Cartwright Drive

SN55RB

Worlidge Drive

SN57ED

Melrose Close

SN57XQ

Welton Road

SN55RX

Charolais Drive

SN57EG

Castlefield Close

SN57EJ

Denbeck Wood

SN57FG

Jenni Manners Court

SN57UZ

Ashworth Road

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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