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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 83 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
4/10
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
47.31(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.91(+47%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.89(+99%)
Public order
8.1(+24%)
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 77 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Royal Wootton Bassett North area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 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
Detached7£385,000
Flats11£145,000
Semi-Detached30£289,000
Terraced29£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

SN47AJ

The Lawns

SN48AL

Eveleigh Road

SN48AH

Queens Road

SN47AN

The Lawns

SN48DR

Old Malmesbury Road

SN48AT

Longleaze

SN48ES

Coped Hall

SN48JN

Gainsborough Avenue

SN47AG

Royal Wootton Bassett North

SN47HE

High Street

SN48AZ

The Rosary

SN47AU

High Street

SN48BA

Byron Avenue

SN47HW

Laburnum Drive

SN48AU

Longleaze

SN48AS

Longleaze

SN47AY

High Street

SN47HJ

Fairfield

Data Sources

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