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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 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
40
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
18.5(-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

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 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)

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
Detached19£335,000
Flats13£132,000
Semi-Detached15£267,000
Terraced27£227,000

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

SN381DB

Shaw

SN381XX

Shaw

SN57BH

Thornford Drive

SN57EX

Rivermead Industrial Estate

SN381TQ

Shaw

SN55ES

Hillmead Drive

SN57BB

Thornford Drive

SN57FQ

Great Western Way

SN58BA

Bodiam Drive

SN383TD

Shaw

SN57DZ

Somerdale Close

SN381PD

Shaw

SN57BT

Langstone Way

SN57XT

Ashington Way

SN55SD

Maxey Close

SN57AG

Featherwood

SN57AH

Applewood Court

SN382TD

Shaw

SN55QB

Romney Way

SN384TD

Shaw

SN57FS

Bentham Close

SN57YE

Wootton Bassett Road

SN381DS

Shaw

SN381ES

Shaw

SN381PE

Shaw

SN55WT

Nuffield Close

SN381HP

Shaw

SN381PH

Shaw

SN55WN

Hillmead Drive

SN57DQ

The Forum

SN57FR

Bentham Close

SN57XE

Welton Road

SN57XG

Welton Road

SN55FZ

Marshall Road

SN57BL

Birdcombe Road

SN57FT

Austin Road

SN57ZZ

Bridgemead Close

SN55SY

Whitbred Close

SN57BJ

Birdcombe Road

SN57BX

Moresby Close

SN388NW

Shaw

SN51ET

Mannington and Western

SN386NW

Shaw

SN55SA

Plattes Close

SN57XD

Welton Road

SN57XZ

Great Western Way

SN381AT

Shaw

SN383NW

Shaw

SN57EB

Eastleaze Road

SN381TD

Shaw

SN51DY

Bridgemead Close

SN57AL

Littlecote Close

SN381JR

Shaw

SN55XN

Sharp Close

SN56PQ

Bridgemead Close

SN57AT

Mannington Lane

SN57DR

Heronbridge Close

SN381EE

Shaw

SN381TS

Shaw

SN51DW

Bridgemead Close

SN55PH

Old Shaw Lane

SN55QN

Meares Drive

SN55RG

Ramleaze Drive

SN57FX

Welton Road

SN57YJ

The Meads Business Centre

SN51BW

Mannington and Western

SN55QX

Cartwright Drive

SN57FL

Dixon Way

SN57LQ

Mannington Lane

SN57YQ

Great Western Way

SN55PQ

Forest Park Road

SN55QS

Saxton Walk

SN57AJ

Mannington Lane

SN57AW

Fox Wood

SN381SB

Shaw

SN384NW

Shaw

SN57DF

Whittington Road

SN57XS

Delta Office Park

SN381PR

Shaw

SN55RD

Hanson Close

SN55SH

Clarke Drive

SN55SR

Dexter Close

SN55SS

Randall Crescent

SN56PT

Bridgemead Close

SN58AB

Markenfield

SN58WA

Telford Way

SN381RD

Shaw

SN382NW

Shaw

SN57AF

Kirktonhill Road

SN57UT

Rivermead Industrial Estate

SN58AA

Markenfield

SN385NW

Shaw

SN381JX

Shaw

SN51DP

Bridgemead Close

SN55QZ

Baird Close

SN381TH

Shaw

SN55WX

Winlaw Close

SN57FU

Dennis Street

SN57XB

Welton Road

SN381DL

Shaw

Data Sources

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