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Roughmoor

England / South West / Swindon / Roughmoor

About

Roughmoor is a residential area located in the northern part of Swindon, near the border with Gloucestershire. The area consists mainly of housing developments, with a mix of detached and semi-detached homes. It is situated close to the A419, providing easy access to Swindon town centre and nearby towns like Cirencester. Local amenities include a primary school and a small shopping parade with convenience stores.

The area is surrounded by open countryside, offering walking routes and green spaces. Roughmoor is relatively quiet, with a suburban feel, and is popular with families and commuters. Nearby landmarks include the Cotswold Water Park and the M4 motorway, making it a practical location for those traveling to Bristol or London. The area has seen gradual development over the years but retains a straightforward, residential character.

Area overview

On average Roughmoor has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Roughmoor is £56,400 per year. There are 1 schools in Roughmoor: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Roughmoor Population
6,017
Population density
3,647.3 per km²

Demographics

British
4,937
82.09%
Other White
357
5.94%
Indian
166
2.76%
Other Asian
81
1.35%
Pakistani
78
1.3%
Total population: 6,014

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
1,026
40.83%
Owns outright
775
30.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
465
18.5%
Social rents from council
99
3.94%
Other social rented
90
3.58%
Total households: 2,513

Property prices in Roughmoor

Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Roughmoor area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £722,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached29£400,000
Flats3£160,000
Semi-Detached20£244,750
Terraced29£222,000

10 years price trend in Roughmoor

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.