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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

SN57FL

Dixon Way

SN381SD

Shaw

SN58AB

Markenfield

SN55WZ

Bankfoot Close

SN55SJ

The Bramptons

SN55EQ

Pilgrim Close

SN381PR

Shaw

SN57UT

Rivermead Industrial Estate

SN57EP

Goldsborough Close

SN55SL

The Bramptons

SN55RJ

Meares Drive

SN381JR

Shaw

SN55PZ

Ramleaze Drive

SN57PJ

Mannington and Western

SN57XF

Welton Road

SN55QA

Ramleaze Drive

SN381SS

Shaw

SN58BA

Bodiam Drive

SN57EB

Eastleaze Road

SN57BB

Thornford Drive

SN55FZ

Marshall Road

SN55SZ

Ayrshire Close

SN55SW

Orkney Close

SN56QS

Bridgemead Close

SN55QR

Heathcote Close

SN381RP

Shaw

SN55QZ

Baird Close

SN55SA

Plattes Close

SN57AZ

Risingham Mead

SN57HX

Chelmsford Road

SN57AW

Fox Wood

SN57BT

Langstone Way

SN57AH

Applewood Court

SN57DJ

Stonehill Green

SN55QJ

Langley Road

SN57AJ

Mannington Lane

SN383NW

Shaw

SN57BL

Birdcombe Road

SN57EX

Rivermead Industrial Estate

SN57BW

Ravenglass Road

SN381DD

Shaw

SN381SP

Shaw

SN381JD

Shaw

SN57ET

Rivergate

SN381QS

Shaw

SN58WA

Telford Way

SN57XP

Great Western Way

SN57DB

The Chesters

SN55SS

Randall Crescent

SN55SU

Shropshire Close

SN381QQ

Shaw

SN57AG

Featherwood

SN57AF

Kirktonhill Road

SN57EE

Aldborough Close

SN57EN

Frampton Close

SN57AU

Bridgemead Close

SN55PJ

Old Shaw Lane

SN381SA

Shaw

SN57BZ

Hadleigh Close

SN57AE

Cleasby Close

SN55QD

Cheviot Close

SN57EA

Silchester Way

Data Sources

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