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Royal Wootton Bassett North

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About

Royal Wootton Bassett North ward encompasses the northern part of this historic market town and its immediate surrounding rural landscape. The area includes residential neighbourhoods with a mix of housing, alongside farmland and open fields typical of north Wiltshire. It is a functional part of the town, containing local schools, shops, and community facilities that serve its residents. The ward extends to the M4 motorway, which forms a significant boundary and transport link.

The town is known for its respectful military repatriation ceremonies, which previously passed along the High Street. The ward contains the town's memorial garden, a quiet reflective space dedicated to this history. Development is balanced with conservation, as the area includes protected green spaces and lies near the ancient Braydon Forest. Local governance focuses on managing growth while preserving the town's distinct character within the broader rural county.

Area overview

On average Royal Wootton Bassett North has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 18.3% 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 North is £58,444 per year. There are 3 schools in Royal Wootton Bassett North: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Royal Wootton Bassett North is home to around 5,432 people, with a population density of about 1,586.3 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
18.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Royal Wootton Bassett North Population
5,432
Population density
1,586.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37(+12%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.7(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.05(+70%)
Public order
8.47(+29%)
Other theft
3.87(-31%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,809
88.55%
Other White
174
3.2%
African
98
1.8%
Other Asian
69
1.27%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
37
0.68%
Total population: 5,431

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,084
23.79%
No qualifications
939
20.61%
Level 3 (A level)
778
17.07%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
705
15.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
620
13.61%
Total 16+ residents: 4,557

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
909
37.92%
Owns with a mortgage
616
25.7%
Other social rented
402
16.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
338
14.1%
Social rents from council
63
2.63%
Total households: 2,397

Property prices in Royal Wootton Bassett North

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £266,250 in Royal Wootton Bassett North area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,500 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Royal Wootton Bassett North 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 North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached6£437,500
Flats12£156,500
Semi-Detached29£290,000
Terraced33£245,000

10 years median price trend in Royal Wootton Bassett North

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

All postcodes in Royal Wootton Bassett North

SN48HJ

Wordsworth Close

SN48JT

Masefield

SN48AT

Longleaze

SN48AY

Rylands Way

SN47HB

Old Malmesbury Gardens

SN47HE

High Street

SN48EN

Station Road

SN47GZ

Carrington Gardens

SN47AT

Tinkers Field

SN47JL

Meadow Close

SN48GB

Station Road

SN48HE

Shakespeare Road

SN47HQ

Lime Kiln

SN48AE

Tinkers Field

SN48AG

The Rosary

SN48LB

Gainsborough Avenue

SN48JU

Longfellow Crescent

SN48HA

Byron Avenue

Data Sources

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