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Lydiard Millicent & Purton

About

Lydiard Millicent and Purton lie within the rural landscape of northern Wiltshire, characterised by farmland and pockets of woodland. The settlements are connected by country lanes, with the community focused around local churches, village halls, and traditional pubs. The area maintains a quiet, residential atmosphere typical of this part of the county.

The land is part of the Braydon Forest area, with Purton situated on a ridge above the River Ray. A notable local landmark is the 12th-century Church of St. Mary in Purton, which contains an unusual detached medieval bell tower. The surrounding fields and paths, including routes along the old Wilts & Berks Canal, provide quiet walking routes through the agricultural surroundings.

Area overview

On average Lydiard Millicent & Purton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Lydiard Millicent & Purton is £60,680 per year. There are 4 schools in Lydiard Millicent & Purton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Lydiard Millicent & Purton is home to around 8,238 people, with a population density of about 221.8 per km2.

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

9/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Lydiard Millicent & Purton Population

8,238

Population density

221.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

20.39(-39%)

Anti-social behaviour

4.86(-67%)

Public order

3.4(-48%)

Criminal damage and arson

3.03(-53%)

Other theft

2.31(-59%)

South West average

Demographics

British

7,079

85.96%

Other White

242

2.94%

Indian

193

2.34%

African

176

2.14%

Other

0.83%

Total population: 8,235

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,262

34.57%

Level 3 (A level)

1,186

18.12%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,039

15.88%

No qualifications

856

13.08%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

642

9.81%

Total 16+ residents: 6,544

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,332

41.21%

Owns outright

1,185

36.66%

Other social rented

307

9.5%

Private landlord or letting agency

252

7.8%

Shared ownership

1.92%

Total households: 3,232

Property prices in Lydiard Millicent & Purton

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £372,500 in Lydiard Millicent & Purton area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Lydiard Millicent & Purton over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	59	£450,000	£352,250	£395,000	£502,250	£859,250
Flats	4	£119,500	£81,350	£86,750	£152,125	£157,225
Terraced	19	£300,000	£100,000	£249,250	£331,000	£428,500
Semi-Detached	31	£300,000	£145,000	£263,500	£324,500	£445,000

10 years median price trend in Lydiard Millicent & Purton

All postcodes in Lydiard Millicent & Purton

SN54DW

Jewels Ash

SN54BG

Bakery Close

SN54GJ

Marsh Close

SN54BP

Restrop Road

SN54DJ

The Masons

SN54DA

Pavenhill

SN55EB

Purton Road

SN53NG

Stone Lane

SN53LP

Lydiard Green

SN54EP

Witts Lane

SN54GN

Newmans View

SN53LW

Lydiard Green

SN55DG

The Willows

SN54EQ

Kibblewhite Close

SN54FU

Webbs Place

SN54EH

Proud Close

SN55EF

Oldenburg Close

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail