Lapwing Lane, Watchfield, Swindon
House prices, sold prices and local information for SN6 8RS.
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At a glance
14 property sales on Lapwing Lane, Watchfield, Swindon have been recorded by HM Land Registry since 2016. In the last 12 months 2 homes sold here for an average of £373,000. Most sales here are semi-detached homes, which have sold for an average of £272,200. Average sale prices rose from £242,500 in 2016 to £373,000 in 2026 (+54%), though averages on a single street can swing with the mix of homes sold. That is 16% below the Swindon average of £445,575 over the same period. 3 homes here have sold more than once since 2016; 2 of them sold for more the second time. By property type, sales here have been 36% semi-detached, 36% detached, 29% terraced. Recorded sale prices on Lapwing Lane range from £200,000 to £465,000. Every home sold here was sold freehold. Of 19 streets in Swindon with at least two sales in the last year, Lapwing Lane ranks 12th for average price.
House prices on Lapwing Lane compared
Average sale price over the last 12 months. See all SN6 house prices.
Average sale price by year
Tenure: 100% freehold and 0% leasehold across 17 recorded sales.
Prices by property type
| Type | Sales | Average price | Last sold |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-detached | 5 | £272,200 | 26 Jun 2026 |
| Detached | 5 | £395,025 | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Terraced | 4 | £247,500 | 31 Aug 2023 |
Sold prices on Lapwing Lane
| Address | Date | Price | Type | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19, Lapwing Lane SN6 8RS | 26 Jun 2026 | £321,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Lapwing Lane SN6 8RS | 21 Apr 2026 | £425,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 29, Lapwing Lane SN6 8RS | 8 Aug 2025 | £465,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 20, Lapwing Lane SN6 8RS | 31 Aug 2023 | £315,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 22, Lapwing Lane SN6 8RS | 1 Nov 2022 | £200,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 11, Lapwing Lane SN6 8RS | 26 Aug 2022 | £330,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 7, Lapwing Lane SN6 8RS | 8 Dec 2021 | £370,125 | Detached | Freehold |
| 13, Lapwing Lane SN6 8RS | 6 Sep 2021 | £5,000 | Other | Freehold |
| 21, Lapwing Lane SN6 8RS | 25 Jun 2021 | £305,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Lapwing Lane SN6 8RS | 26 Feb 2021 | £245,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 3, Lapwing Lane SN6 8RS | 4 Dec 2020 | £245,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 16, Lapwing Lane SN6 8RS | 18 Oct 2019 | £230,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
| 19, Lapwing Lane SN6 8RS | 30 Aug 2019 | £250,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 19, Lapwing Lane SN6 8RS | 29 Jul 2019 | £252,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 2, Lapwing Lane SN6 8RS | 4 Jan 2018 | £385,000 | Detached | Freehold |
| 15, Lapwing Lane SN6 8RS | 15 Dec 2016 | £240,000 | Semi-detached | Freehold |
| 6, Lapwing Lane SN6 8RS | 20 Oct 2016 | £245,000 | Terraced | Freehold |
Sale prices are as recorded by HM Land Registry. Some sales (for example repossessions and company purchases) are listed but left out of the averages.
Sale history: homes sold more than once
| Address | Sales | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19, Lapwing Lane | £252,000 (Jul 2019) → £250,000 (Aug 2019) → £321,000 (Jun 2026) | +27% over 7 yrs |
| 2, Lapwing Lane | £385,000 (Jan 2018) → £425,000 (Apr 2026) | +10% over 8 yrs |
| 6, Lapwing Lane | £245,000 (Oct 2016) → £245,000 (Feb 2021) | +0% over 4 yrs |
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Crime and flood risk near Lapwing Lane
Crime
11 crimes were reported within about a mile of Lapwing Lane in August 2026.
Crime level compared with the rest of England (10 = lowest crime):
Lower crime than about 70% of neighbourhoods in England, based on recorded crime rates (English Indices of Deprivation 2025).
| Violence & sexual offences | 5 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Source: data.police.uk. Locations are approximate and cover the surrounding area, not just this street.
Schools near Lapwing Lane
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watchfield Primary School 315 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 0.3 mi |
| Shrivenham Church of England School 245 pupils | Primary Church of England | 2–11 | Report | 1.0 mi |
| Aspris Ridgeway School 3 pupils | Other independent special school | 7–19 | Report | 1.1 mi |
| Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School 133 pupils | Primary Church of England | 3–11 | Report | 1.6 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single overall grade, so check the full report. Distances are straight-line. Check catchment areas with the local council.
Getting around, shops and health
Nearest bus stops
- Knapps Meadow (W-bound, Majors Road) 2 min walk
- Knapps Meadow (E-bound, Majors Road) 2 min walk
- Post Office (o/s, High Street) 4 min walk
- Post Office (opp, High Street) 4 min walk
GP surgeries
- Elm Tree Surgery
High Street, Shrivenham, Swindon · 1.1 mi - White Horse Medical Practice
The Faringdon Medical Centre, Volunteer Way, Faringdon · 3.8 mi
Supermarkets
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Watchfield · 0.3 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Shrivenham · 1.2 mi
- The Co-operative Food Co-op Brewery Street · 3.0 mi
- Budgens Budgens Highworth · 3.1 mi
Pharmacies
- Shrivenham Pharmacy · 1.2 mi
Dentists
- Shrivenham Dental Centre · 0.6 mi
Sources: Department for Transport (NaPTAN), NHS England organisation data, and GEOLYTIX Retail Points (open data). Walking times are estimates from straight-line distance.
Area profile
Deprivation
This neighbourhood is in decile 7 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived 10% of areas in England and 10 the least deprived.
| Income | 5 of 10 |
| Employment | 7 of 10 |
| Education and skills | 5 of 10 |
| Health and disability | 7 of 10 |
| Crime | 8 of 10 |
| Access to housing and services | 3 of 10 |
| Living environment | 10 of 10 |
Each domain ranked in deciles across England (10 = least deprived).
Homes
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned | 45.1% | 62.5% |
| Private rented | 33.3% | 20.3% |
| Social rented | 21.5% | 17.1% |
| Households | 567 |
People
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 23.8% | 17.4% |
| Aged 15–64 | 65.8% | 64.1% |
| Aged 65+ | 10.4% | 18.6% |
| Residents | 1,393 |
Broadband
| Here | UK | |
|---|---|---|
| Superfast (30Mbit+) | 100% | 95% |
| Ultrafast (300Mbit+) | 100% | 80% |
| Gigabit-capable | 100% | 80% |
Share of homes on this street's postcodes that can get each speed. UK figure is the average across all postcodes. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Mobile signal
| Here | Eng & Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| 4G indoors, all 4 networks | 75% | 89% |
| 4G indoors, at least 1 network | 100% | 100% |
| 4G outdoors, all 4 networks | 95% | 99% |
| Calls indoors, all 4 networks | 88% | 92% |
Share of homes across Vale of White Horse with good coverage (Jul 2025). Signal varies street by street; check your exact address on Ofcom's checker. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
Neighbourhood figures cover the surrounding Lower Layer Super Output Area (about 1,500 residents). Sources: Census 2021 (ONS) and the English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
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Who lives around Lapwing Lane
Ethnic group
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89.9% | 90.8% |
| Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Black, Black British, Black Welsh, Caribbean or African | 3% | 1.7% |
| Other ethnic group | 2.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian, Asian British or Asian Welsh | 1.1% | 4% |
Religion
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 46.6% | 48.6% |
| No religion | 46.1% | 41.7% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.1% |
| Muslim | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 0.1% | – |
| Other religion | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Country of birth
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 85.8% |
| Born outside the UK | 15.6% | 14.2% |
Highest qualification
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| Level 4 qualifications and above | 41.5% | 44% |
| Level 3 qualifications | 17.1% | 15.4% |
| Level 2 qualifications | 15.4% | 12.2% |
| No qualifications | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Level 1 and entry level qualifications | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 5% |
| Other qualifications | 1.8% | 2.3% |
General health
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 57.2% | 52.4% |
| Good health | 31% | 33.6% |
| Fair health | 9% | 10.8% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% |
Cars or vans per household
| Here | Vale of White Horse | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 car or van in household | 42.8% | 39.8% |
| 2 cars or vans in household | 38.2% | 35.2% |
| 3 or more cars or vans in household | 9.9% | 12.8% |
| No cars or vans in household | 9% | 12.2% |
Source: Census 2021 (ONS), via Nomis. Percentages of usual residents or households, as recorded in March 2021.
Figures cover the surrounding neighbourhood (Lower Layer Super Output Area, about 1,500 residents). Full demographics of Vale of White Horse.
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Vale of White Horse Band D is £2,577 a year (Band A £1,718). See every band.
Estate agents near Lapwing Lane
- Kidson Trigg 1.1 mi
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- Allen & Harris 3.1 mi
- Samuel Miles 3.1 mi
- Richard James 3.1 mi
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