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Somerford, Dauntsey & Minety

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About

Somerford, Dauntsey and Minety form a cluster of parishes in north Wiltshire made up of villages, farms and a network of lanes and footpaths. The area is largely agricultural, with fields, hedgerows and pockets of woodland defining the landscape. Settlement is centred on village greens, parish churches and village halls that host community events and local services. Farming operations, smallholdings and estate landshape the pattern of land use, and rights of way link the three communities to neighbouring villages and market towns.

Minety sits close to the southern edge of the Cotswolds and the ground here is crossed by springs and small streams that have influenced land use over centuries; where water concentrates you can still find ponds and channels that once fed local watercress beds. Historic boundary markers and field patterns survive along lanes, and the built heritage ranges from cottages to farm complexes, reflecting incremental change rather than planned development. The area is appreciated by walkers and by people looking for a quieter rural base within reach of larger centres.

Area overview

On average Somerford, Dauntsey & Minety has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Somerford, Dauntsey & Minety is £71,910 per year. There are 4 schools in Somerford, Dauntsey & Minety: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Somerford, Dauntsey & Minety is home to around 6,105 people, with a population density of about 56.7 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
19
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Somerford, Dauntsey & Minety Population
6,105
Population density
56.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
8.35(-75%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.75(-69%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.78(-57%)
Other theft
1.97(-65%)
Burglary
1.97(-28%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,796
94.94%
Other White
104
1.7%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.61%
Irish
36
0.59%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
24
0.39%
Total population: 6,105

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,225
43.42%
Level 3 (A level)
855
16.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
709
13.84%
No qualifications
589
11.49%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
414
8.08%
Total 16+ residents: 5,124

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,225
49.6%
Owns with a mortgage
809
32.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
207
8.38%
Other social rented
107
4.33%
Other forms of private rent
86
3.48%
Total households: 2,470

Property prices in Somerford, Dauntsey & Minety

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £558,750 in Somerford, Dauntsey & Minety area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £1,800,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Somerford, Dauntsey & Minety 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 Somerford, Dauntsey & Minety over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached38£657,500
Flats1£480,000
Semi-Detached14£392,500
Terraced9£221,000

10 years median price trend in Somerford, Dauntsey & Minety

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Somerford, Dauntsey & Minety.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.