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Royal Wootton Bassett East

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About

Royal Wootton Bassett East ward encompasses the eastern portion of the historic market town. The area includes residential neighbourhoods with a mix of housing, from older properties to newer developments. It contains local amenities such as schools and shops, serving the daily needs of residents. The ward is bordered by open countryside, providing accessible rural edges.

The town is known for its formal role in military repatriations, a legacy honoured in the high street's name. This history is a defining aspect of the community's identity. The area functions as a commuter base, with road links providing access to Swindon and the M4 motorway. Land use is primarily residential, with some light industrial and commercial premises on its periphery.

Area overview

On average Royal Wootton Bassett East has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Royal Wootton Bassett East is £60,494 per year. There are 1 schools in Royal Wootton Bassett East: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Royal Wootton Bassett East is home to around 5,315 people, with a population density of about 222.2 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
3.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Royal Wootton Bassett East Population
5,315
Population density
222.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.07(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.22(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.33(-33%)
Public order
3.39(-49%)
Drugs
3.01(+54%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,792
90.16%
Other White
140
2.63%
Indian
80
1.51%
Other Asian
42
0.79%
African
38
0.71%
Total population: 5,315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,647
37.47%
Level 3 (A level)
778
17.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
668
15.2%
No qualifications
497
11.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
459
10.44%
Total 16+ residents: 4,395

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,027
47.11%
Owns with a mortgage
817
37.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
197
9.04%
Other social rented
81
3.72%
Other forms of private rent
35
1.61%
Total households: 2,180

Property prices in Royal Wootton Bassett East

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Royal Wootton Bassett East area, with individual transactions ranging from £141,200 up to £945,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Royal Wootton Bassett East 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 Royal Wootton Bassett East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£455,000
Flats3£162,000
Semi-Detached14£306,250
Terraced7£240,000

10 years median price trend in Royal Wootton Bassett East

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royal Wootton Bassett East.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.