Postcode SN5 5WB 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Westlea & Shaw is £60,051 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 2.1 miles away. There are 6 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Shaw Forest Park.
Westlea & Shaw has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 24,720 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the bottom 25% least deprived areas in England.
Westlea & Shaw has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 50.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 0.8% 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 per household in Westlea & Shaw is £60,051 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN5 5WB.
Westlea & Shaw near SN5 5WB 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 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 134 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 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 | 47 | £350,000 |
| Flats | 11 | £130,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 37 | £255,000 |
| Terraced | 39 | £225,000 |
10 year median price trend in Shaw
In the SN5 5WB postcode area, located within Westlea & Shaw, there are 6 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN5 5WB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Shearwood Road, Swindon, SN5 5DJ | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | Ramleaze Drive, Swindon, SN5 5PY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Shell | Shaw Road, Swindon, SN5 5XS | Walking directions to Shell |
Annual council tax rates for Swindon district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.