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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.

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.