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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

SN21ED

Bridgewater Close

SN22PB

Brooklands Avenue

SN21FL

North Star Avenue

SN21HD

Rayfield Grove

SN22JZ

Bolingbroke Road

SN253HH

The Street

SN253EN

Pembroke Gardens

SN22LD

Yardley Close

SN21JB

Mulberry Grove

SN22QJ

Darby Close

SN253EX

Poole Road

SN22YZ

Darby Close

SN22JY

Dorset Green

SN21FW

Rodbourne Cheney

SN21HH

Southbrook Street

SN253DD

Atbara Close

SN21PS

Pound Lane

SN253EG

Abbey View Road

SN22QG

Darby Close

SN21EL

James Watt Close

SN21JL

Elm Road

SN253DB

Olive Grove

SN21DA

Osborne Street

SN253DP

Baydon Close

SN253HA

Boscombe Road

SN21ET

North Star Avenue

SN253BZ

Whitworth Road

SN22LA

Ridgeway Close

SN253DG

Moredon Road

SN21HF

Southbrook Street

SN21NA

Whitby Grove

SN21PL

Northern Road

SN22LB

Bolingbroke Road

SN253BN

Broadway

SN21PB

Northbrook Road

SN21NX

Wiltshire Avenue

SN253DU

Abbey View Road

SN21PX

Harris Road

SN21JA

Rowan Road

SN21NZ

Northern Road

SN253HB

Cherhill Court

SN21FP

Howse Garden

SN22FP

Enstone Close

SN22NX

Cheney Manor Road

SN22JJ

North Leaze Close

SN21PF

Cornwall Avenue

SN22FH

Slade Street

SN21JG

Vicarage Road

SN21DW

Cobden Road

SN21LD

Wavell Road

SN22FB

Hull Road

SN21NL

Little Avenue

SN253ER

The Street

Data Sources

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