Postcode SN5 5QU is located in an urban city, within the Shaw ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Westlea & Shaw area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Westlea & Shaw is £54,600 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 1.9 miles away. There are 9 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Shaw Forest Park.
Westlea & Shaw has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,589 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 10% least deprived areas in England.
Westlea & Shaw has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.0 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 4.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Westlea & Shaw is £54,600 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN5 5QU.
Westlea & Shaw near SN5 5QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Shaw Forest Park | Large | Walking directions to Shaw Forest Park |
| 0.4 mi | Nine Elms Green | Small | Walking directions to Nine Elms Green |
Based on 140 recent sales, the median property price is £266,000 in Shaw area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,800 up to £722,500.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 50 | £353,500 |
| Flats | 12 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 38 | £246,500 |
| Terraced | 40 | £222,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shaw
In the SN5 5QU postcode area, located within Westlea & Shaw, there are 9 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN5 5QU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Shell | Shaw Road, Swindon, SN5 5XS | Walking directions to Shell |
| 0.3 mi | Aldi | Shaw Road, Swindon, SN5 7EZ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Ramleaze Drive, Swindon, SN5 5PY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.