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Royal Wootton Bassett Outer & Lyneham

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About

Royal Wootton Bassett Outer & Lyneham is a primarily rural area in north Wiltshire, characterised by open farmland and small, scattered settlements. The landscape is dominated by the Ministry of Defence presence, with RAF Lyneham having a long history as a major transport hub. This influence shapes much of the local infrastructure and community.

The area includes the historic market town of Royal Wootton Bassett on its fringe, known for its dignified high street. A notable local feature is the presence of the Wilts & Berks Canal, with restoration work ongoing along its route through the parishes, creating pockets of wetland habitat.

Area overview

On average Royal Wootton Bassett Outer & Lyneham has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.1% 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 Outer & Lyneham is £63,261 per year. There are 3 schools in Royal Wootton Bassett Outer & Lyneham: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Royal Wootton Bassett Outer & Lyneham is home to around 13,999 people, with a population density of about 182.9 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
7.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Royal Wootton Bassett Outer & Lyneham Population
13,999
Population density
182.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.5(-57%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.14(-72%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.71(-58%)
Other theft
2.07(-63%)
Public order
2(-69%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
12,222
87.3%
Other Asian
405
2.89%
Other White
287
2.05%
African
233
1.66%
Other
174
1.24%
Total population: 14,000

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,532
29.91%
Level 3 (A level)
2,414
20.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,913
16.2%
No qualifications
1,517
12.85%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,268
10.74%
Total 16+ residents: 11,807

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,983
39.76%
Owns with a mortgage
1,547
31.01%
Private landlord or letting agency
565
11.33%
Other forms of private rent
459
9.2%
Other social rented
326
6.54%
Total households: 4,988

Property prices in Royal Wootton Bassett Outer & Lyneham

Based on 127 recent sales, the median property price is £324,000 in Royal Wootton Bassett Outer & Lyneham area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,000 up to £2,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Royal Wootton Bassett Outer & Lyneham 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 Outer & Lyneham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached36£342,500
Terraced42£230,500
Flats8£155,000
Detached41£475,000

10 years median price trend in Royal Wootton Bassett Outer & Lyneham

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Royal Wootton Bassett Outer & Lyneham.

All postcodes in Royal Wootton Bassett Outer & Lyneham

SN154PD

The Green

SN47RL

Broadtown Road

SN154QP

Melsome Road

SN154PE

The Green

SN47PL

Council Houses

SN48JA

Lydiard Residential Park

SN48WP

Marlborough Road

SN47BW

Rope Yard

SN154QY

Pound Close

SN154NS

The Banks

SN48DG

Bradene Close

SN48LE

Swinburne Place

SN47FZ

Churn Way

SN47DU

Glebe Road

SN154FB

Hercules View

SN47GZ

Carrington Gardens

SN48DH

Parsons Way

SN47PH

Belfast Mead

SN48BX

Eastwood Avenue

SN48HR

Branscombe Drive

SN47HS

Whitethorn Close

SN47DH

Morstone Road

SN44FS

Marlborough Road

SN154EX

The Ferns

SN48DE

Homefield

SN44AR

Marlborough Road

SN44DH

Marlborough Road

SN48FE

Barrow Close

SN48LD

Coleridge Close

SN49LX

Hay Lane

SN44FP

Marlborough Road

SN47JB

Saffron Close

SN44GF

Marlborough Road

SN48QR

Swindon Road

SN47EQ

Station Road

SN44ET

Marlborough Road

SN47HU

Laburnum Drive

SN44LQ

Marlborough Road

SN47BL

Glenville Close

SN154EF

Dickson Road

SN154QL

Freegrove Drive

SN47SD

Saltspring Drive

SN154ES

Barton Close

Data Sources

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