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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

SN381LS

Shaw

SN381RR

Shaw

SN55PS

Angus Close

SN57ER

Westmead Drive

SN57ES

Carronbridge Road

SN381LG

Shaw

SN381RE

Shaw

SN381RS

Shaw

SN55SE

Ransome Close

SN57AZ

Risingham Mead

SN381HQ

Shaw

SN381NS

Shaw

SN55QA

Ramleaze Drive

SN55SJ

The Bramptons

SN55SL

The Bramptons

SN56PS

Bridgemead Close

SN57AN

Westlea Drive

SN57AS

Watercrook Mews

SN57EL

Denbeck Wood

SN381TE

Shaw

SN55PE

Old Shaw Lane

SN55QH

Jersey Park

SN57FH

Frost Close

SN57DU

Silchester Way

SN57FJ

Dixon Way

SN57UN

Westmead Drive

SN57XY

Ashington Way

SN55RR

Hampshire Close

SN55WU

Edgeworth Close

SN57AP

Stancombe Park

SN57BU

Langstone Way

SN57UY

Rivermead Drive

SN381SA

Shaw

SN57DT

Chesterfield Close

SN57XF

Welton Road

SN57AU

Bridgemead Close

SN381PY

Shaw

SN57DG

Bentham Close

SN57EE

Aldborough Close

SN57EH

Stonefield Close

SN381AA

Shaw

SN381PP

Shaw

SN55QE

Teeswater Close

SN57AE

Cleasby Close

SN57BZ

Hadleigh Close

SN57DA

Hadleigh Close

SN381LL

Shaw

SN55QJ

Langley Road

SN55QT

Boydell Close

SN57FP

Glenmore Business Park

SN55RJ

Meares Drive

SN57EN

Frampton Close

SN381BS

Shaw

SN55NZ

Hillmead Drive

SN55RE

Mortimer Close

SN381ET

Shaw

SN381QX

Shaw

SN55XS

Shaw Road

SN57BW

Ravenglass Road

SN57PJ

Mannington and Western

SN381AL

Shaw

SN381DD

Shaw

Data Sources

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