| Council | Swindon |
| Crime Rate | High for a South West suburb 41% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment🏘️ Renters |
The average house price in Penhill is £278,839, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Penhill house price trends over the last 30 years.
£278,839
£406,031
£165,813
£295,357
£256,022
Is Penhill a nice place to live?
Penhill is a challenged place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.
How safe is Penhill?
Penhill has a high crime rate for a South West suburb, with around 105 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 41% above the national average, and 103% above the Wiltshire average.
What are the best schools in Penhill?
Penhill has 35 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Rodbourne Cheney Primary School and Haydon Wick Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy and Abbey Meads Community Primary School. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Penhill?
The majority of residents in Penhill identify as White (British) (85%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (89%). The most common religion is No religion (52%).