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About

Rodbourne Cheney lies in the northwest of Swindon, bordered by the Great Western Main Line and the M4 motorway. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing and more modern post-war developments. Its industrial heritage is visible in the former railway works buildings that have been repurposed for other commercial uses. The ward includes the district of Rodbourne itself and stretches towards the Cheney Manor industrial estate.

The community is served by local shops along Rodbourne Road and has several primary schools. A significant green space is the King George V playing field, used for recreation and sports. The area is defined by its transport links, with the main line physically separating it from central Swindon. The historic Rodbourne Cheney parish church, dedicated to St. Mary Magdalene, sits near the older core of the settlement.

Area overview

On average Rodbourne Cheney has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 18.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Rodbourne Cheney is £46,785 per year. There are 7 schools in Rodbourne Cheney: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Rodbourne Cheney is home to around 12,701 people, with a population density of about 2,909.9 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
85
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
18.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Rodbourne Cheney Population
12,701
Population density
2,909.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.51(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.95(+20%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.9(+37%)
Public order
8.11(+24%)
Other theft
5.75(+2%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,902
77.96%
Indian
830
6.53%
Other White
658
5.18%
African
203
1.6%
Other Asian
200
1.57%
Total population: 12,702

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,266
22.49%
No qualifications
2,187
21.71%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,728
17.15%
Level 3 (A level)
1,542
15.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,362
13.52%
Total 16+ residents: 10,075

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,746
34.8%
Owns outright
1,549
30.88%
Social rents from council
744
14.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
678
13.51%
Other social rented
172
3.43%
Total households: 5,017

Property prices in Rodbourne Cheney

Median price£247,500
Price per sq ft£275
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£209K – £299K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 (about £275 per square foot) in Rodbourne Cheney area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rodbourne Cheney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£350,000£280
Semi-Detached41£270,000£304
Terraced62£238,500£267
Flats12£138,500£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rodbourne Cheney

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rodbourne Cheney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,500£132,250£200,000£175,000
2017£300,000£145,000£215,000£181,000
2018£307,500£143,000£215,000£192,000
2019£293,000£142,500£215,000£180,000
2020£305,000£141,250£233,000£185,000
2021£320,000£136,000£235,000£200,000
2022£350,000£135,500£282,500£237,000
2023£344,000£137,500£282,500£229,000
2024£358,750£120,000£265,000£235,000
2025£360,000£125,000£282,500£240,000
2026£324,000£130,250£247,500£248,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rodbourne Cheney.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rodbourne Cheney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242£194£217£188
2017£234£209£232£202
2018£242£217£227£216
2019£235£208£230£214
2020£255£214£252£211
2021£278£209£260£232
2022£280£218£302£272
2023£284£217£300£251
2024£291£251£287£252
2025£275£228£310£267
2026£349£202£228£274
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rodbourne Cheney.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rodbourne Cheney in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Rodbourne Cheney

Is Rodbourne Cheney safe?

Rodbourne Cheney records about 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Rodbourne Cheney?

The median sale price in Rodbourne Cheney is £247,500 (about £275 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Rodbourne Cheney?

Rodbourne Cheney has 5 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 4 Good) and 2 secondary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Rodbourne Cheney?

Rodbourne Cheney scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Rodbourne Cheney sits around rank 12,835 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Rodbourne Cheney?

The average household income in Rodbourne Cheney is around £46,785 per year, and 18% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Rodbourne Cheney?

Rodbourne Cheney is represented by 1 elected councillor: Sudha Sri Nukana (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Rodbourne Cheney

SN253DW

Foxhill Close

SN21DN

Wembley Street

SN253BL

Whitworth Road

SN21JR

Beech Avenue

SN253AE

Days Rise

SN21PG

Cornwall Avenue

SN253EH

Lewisham Close

SN21HQ

Hunters Grove

SN21NN

Churchward Avenue

SN21PD

Northern Road

SN22PA

Harvey Grove

SN22LQ

Chantry Road

SN22JL

Bourne Road

SN253DJ

Church Walk North

SN21PT

Portal Road

SN253DZ

Coombe Road

SN21LB

Wavell Road

SN11BY

New Bridge Square

SN21FS

Newcombe Drive

SN253DE

Moredon Road

SN11DQ

North Star Avenue

SN21EU

North Star Avenue

SN22NY

Cheney Manor Road

SN253DQ

Moredon Road

SN21LT

Scarborough Road

SN22PJ

Darby Close

SN22NP

Kiln Lane

SN22PL

Darby Close

SN21PW

Northern Road

SN21UJ

North Star Avenue

SN22FG

Beaney View

SN21JW

Cedars Close

SN253DF

Moredon Road

SN21LX

Surrey Road

SN21LZ

Richmond Road

SN253DR

Barbury Close

SN253BU

Whitworth Road

SN21JN

Cypress Grove

SN21BZ

Whitehouse Road

SN22NT

Cheney Manor Road

SN21LG

Tovey Road

SN21NP

Scarborough Road

SN21UY

Rodbourne Cheney

SN21NQ

Collett Avenue

SN21HG

Southbrook Street

SN253DA

Harbour Meadow

SN21PR

Cunningham Road

SN253EA

Wickdown Avenue

SN22NS

Cheney Manor Road

SN21NJ

Churchward Avenue

SN21LE

Montgomery Avenue

SN21EE

Newcombe Drive

SN21DY

North Star Avenue

SN21HZ

Fir Tree Close

SN21PJ

Northern Road

SN21LU

Surrey Road

SN253EY

Boscombe Road

SN253BP

Newland Road

SN22JR

Montrose Close

SN21EA

Newcombe Drive

SN253DS

Abbey View Road

SN22NZ

Cheney Manor Road

SN21JD

Mulberry Grove

SN22DS

Darby Close

SN22JH

Bourne Road

SN21NW

Churchward Avenue

SN21DL

Iffley Road

SN21TU

Hawksworth Way

SN22FD

Edith New Close

SN22YW

Brindley Close

SN22NN

Rodbourne Cheney

SN21HX

Holly Close

SN21EG

Rodbourne Cheney

SN21PN

Wingate Parade

SN22LL

Cheney Place

SN21SZ

North Star Avenue

SN22JX

Bolingbroke Road

SN21LQ

Tovey Road

SN21JJ

Beech Avenue

SN253DY

Wickdown Avenue

SN21DH

Rodbourne Road

SN253BT

Broadway

SN253DT

Beauchamp Close

SN21HL

Ferndale Road

SN21PY

Northern Road

SN21LY

Richmond Road

SN253BY

Pine Tree Rise

SN253HQ

Branksome Road

SN253BX

Whitworth Road

SN21HU

Mulberry Grove

SN22LG

Manor Crescent

SN21LA

Montgomery Avenue

SN253DN

Abbey View Road

SN22PF

Cheney Manor Road

SN21TY

Napier Close

SN253HP

Swanage Walk

SN21DT

Rodbourne Cheney

SN22FN

Clapham Close

SN22JB

The Lane

SN253BS

Windrush Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.