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Rodbourne Cheney

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 8 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

Based on 128 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Rodbourne Cheney area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £700,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Rodbourne Cheney in the 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 Rodbourne Cheney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached11£380,000
Flats10£130,000
Semi-Detached44£275,000
Terraced63£242,500

10 years median price trend in Rodbourne Cheney

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rodbourne Cheney.

All postcodes in Rodbourne Cheney

SN21DG

Ferndale Road

SN253BW

Broadway

SN21EJ

Wyndham Road

SN22NR

Cheney Manor Road

SN22JT

Greenhill Road

SN21HJ

Southbrook Street

SN21LJ

Montgomery Avenue

SN22PZ

Darby Close

SN22JU

Bolingbroke Road

SN21JH

Vicarage Road

SN253EU

Barton Road

SN22PQ

Darby Close

SN21NF

Somerset Road

SN21JZ

Beech Avenue

SN253HD

Abbey View Road

SN21LF

Tedder Close

SN21DQ

Ferndale Road

SN253BJ

Whitworth Road

SN21DR

Harcourt Road

SN22EU

Bates Way

SN21FT

Hawksworth Way

SN22QB

Darby Close

SN253HE

Cheddar Road

SN22JP

Bourne Road

SN22LE

Manor Crescent

SN253DH

Church Walk North

SN22NU

Telford Pool

SN22ND

Manor Gardens

SN253EF

Lewisham Close

SN21LN

Beech Avenue

SN21LL

Beech Avenue

SN21NE

Somerset Road

SN253EL

Moredon Road

SN253EW

Pembroke Gardens

SN21NH

Churchward Avenue

SN21HW

Ferndale Road

SN21DE

Ferndale Road

SN21ND

Bessemer Road West

SN253ED

Fernham Road

SN21HY

Mulberry Grove

SN21NB

Bessemer Close

SN21PH

Cornwall Avenue

SN253ET

Barton Road

SN22FL

Clapham Close

SN22LF

Manor Crescent

SN21PU

Alanbrooke Crescent

SN253BD

The Gardens

SN253HG

Branksome Road

SN21FD

Brunel Crescent

SN253EB

Charlbury Close

SN21DF

Ferndale Road

SN22JW

Bourne Road

SN21HE

Hunters Grove

SN21FF

North Star Avenue

SN22PH

Knapp Close

SN21NY

Northern Road

SN21PQ

Devon Road

SN21PE

Bessemer Road East

SN21HN

Ferndale Road

SN21DD

Ferndale Road

SN21DP

Cobden Road

SN22JE

Church Walk South

SN21PA

Westbrook Road

SN22DN

Aubrey Gardens

SN22PN

Darby Close

SN21FU

North Star Avenue

SN21JP

Cypress Grove

SN22GH

Rodbourne Cheney

SN253EZ

Boscombe Road

SN253HF

Lulworth Road

SN22NQ

Akers Way

SN21DZ

Newcombe Drive

SN22JS

Montrose Close

SN22BF

Wayte Street

SN253EP

Moredon Road

SN22FQ

Powell Place

SN22FJ

Walkinshaw Road

SN22NH

Akers Way

SN21PP

Cunningham Road

SN21LH

Montgomery Avenue

SN21DJ

Rodbourne Road

SN22QP

Ravenseft Park

SN253AF

The Street

SN22JQ

Bourne Road

SN21UH

North Star Avenue

SN22PP

Kiln Lane

SN22PD

Cheney Manor Road

SN253EE

Wickdown Avenue

SN22PE

Cheney Manor Road

SN21NG

Collett Avenue

SN253DX

Charlbury Close

SN253DL

Harbour Close

SN21HB

Ferndale Road

SN21FQ

North Star Avenue

SN21FE

Brunel Crescent

SN22JN

Bourne Road

SN22JG

Moredon Road

SN21NU

Northern Road

SN22NL

Rodbourne Cheney

SN21JQ

Vicarage Road

Data Sources

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