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Westlea & Shaw

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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 very low crime levels, with around 38 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
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
38
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Westlea & Shaw Population
6,434
Population density
2,232.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.18(-46%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.12(-19%)
Shoplifting
10.26(+55%)
Public order
5.28(-19%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.73(-43%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

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

Education (age 16+)

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

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
990
34.93%
Owns outright
921
32.5%
Private landlord or letting agency
692
24.42%
Other social rented
90
3.18%
Other forms of private rent
71
2.51%
Total households: 2,834

Property prices in Westlea & Shaw

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £245,000 in Westlea & Shaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Westlea & Shaw 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 Westlea & Shaw over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£371,500
Flats13£132,000
Semi-Detached18£266,000
Terraced28£229,000

10 years median price trend in Westlea & Shaw

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westlea & Shaw.

All postcodes in Westlea & Shaw

SN55QN

Meares Drive

SN56QA

Bridgemead Close

SN381JX

Shaw

SN381JZ

Shaw

SN57DH

Stonehill Green

SN57FN

Corton Crescent

SN381AA

Shaw

SN57EF

Oakwood Road

SN55WX

Winlaw Close

SN57XG

Welton Road

SN55WU

Edgeworth Close

SN381RS

Shaw

SN381JJ

Shaw

SN381RE

Shaw

SN55ES

Hillmead Drive

SN381RD

Shaw

SN381ET

Shaw

SN56PT

Bridgemead Close

SN57DQ

The Forum

SN57YE

Wootton Bassett Road

SN57FW

Chelmsford Road

SN57FX

Welton Road

SN55SB

Cartwright Drive

SN381PY

Shaw

SN381HR

Shaw

SN57DS

Silchester Way

SN57DR

Heronbridge Close

SN381PX

Shaw

SN381DL

Shaw

SN57BG

Springhill Close

SN57YY

Bridgemead Close

SN381DP

Shaw

SN51DY

Bridgemead Close

SN57UY

Rivermead Drive

SN384NW

Shaw

SN57DE

Alveston Close

SN57AT

Mannington Lane

SN57XS

Delta Office Park

SN381RQ

Shaw

SN381JF

Shaw

SN55SY

Whitbred Close

SN55SX

Angler Road

SN55RG

Ramleaze Drive

SN55PU

Ridge Green

SN57AN

Westlea Drive

SN57AQ

Stonybeck Close

SN55QH

Jersey Park

SN57AL

Littlecote Close

SN381LS

Shaw

SN57FR

Bentham Close

SN55SE

Ransome Close

SN57UN

Westmead Drive

SN57FH

Frost Close

SN57EQ

Stonefield Close

SN381NS

Shaw

SN55QE

Teeswater Close

SN55XN

Sharp Close

SN381TQ

Shaw

SN57LQ

Mannington Lane

SN57FU

Dennis Street

SN55NZ

Hillmead Drive

SN55EN

Magnolia Gardens

SN55RD

Hanson Close

SN57FP

Glenmore Business Park

SN382NW

Shaw

SN57BJ

Birdcombe Road

SN385NW

Shaw

SN51DW

Bridgemead Close

SN381LG

Shaw

SN57FS

Bentham Close

SN57XY

Ashington Way

SN384TD

Shaw

SN381PE

Shaw

SN381SY

Shaw

SN51ET

Mannington and Western

SN57AR

Bentham Close

SN55PX

Ramleaze Drive

SN57XE

Welton Road

SN381HP

Shaw

SN57AX

Risingham Mead

SN381PD

Shaw

SN57DY

Silchester Way

SN57EZ

Chelmsford Road

SN381HQ

Shaw

SN57ER

Westmead Drive

SN57EL

Denbeck Wood

SN55QT

Boydell Close

SN58AD

Longthorpe Close

SN381NW

Shaw

SN57EG

Castlefield Close

SN57YQ

Great Western Way

SN387NW

Shaw

SN57ED

Melrose Close

SN57BX

Moresby Close

SN55QW

Meares Drive

SN57FG

Jenni Manners Court

SN57WZ

Delta Office Park

SN55PB

Packington Close

SN51ES

Bridgemead Close

SN55QX

Cartwright Drive

Data Sources

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