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Royal Wootton Bassett East

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 48 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

Deprivation level

2/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Royal Wootton Bassett East Population

5,315

Population density

222.2 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

28.22(-15%)

Anti-social behaviour

9.97(-33%)

Criminal damage and arson

4.14(-36%)

Other theft

3.57(-37%)

Public order

3.39(-48%)

South West average

Demographics

British

4,792

90.16%

Other White

140

2.63%

Indian

1.51%

Other Asian

0.79%

African

0.71%

Total population: 5,315

Economics

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

Owns outright

1,027

47.11%

Owns with a mortgage

817

37.48%

Private landlord or letting agency

197

9.04%

Other social rented

3.72%

Other forms of private rent

1.61%

Total households: 2,180

Property prices in Royal Wootton Bassett East

Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Royal Wootton Bassett East area, with individual transactions ranging from £141,200 up to £950,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	29	£455,000	£358,000	£406,500	£500,000	£910,000
Flats	3	£162,000	£143,280	£151,600	£166,000	£169,200
Semi-Detached	11	£305,000	£238,000	£268,000	£318,500	£367,500
Terraced	11	£240,000	£193,167	£220,484	£295,500	£318,500

10 years median price trend in Royal Wootton Bassett East

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Area overview

Area Profile

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Royal Wootton Bassett East

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