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Wroughton and Wichelstowe

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About

The Wroughton and Wichelstowe ward is situated on the southern edge of Swindon, encompassing the historic village of Wroughton and the modern, large-scale Wichelstowe development. The area features a significant topographical contrast, with the older settlement on the higher ground of the Marlborough Downs and the newer neighbourhoods built along the valley of the River Ray. This creates a distinct blend of rural and suburban environments within a single administrative area.

The ward includes Wroughton's traditional high street and the expansive Wroughton Airfield, a former Royal Air Force base with a vast, visible concrete runway now used for industrial storage and events. The newer Wichelstowe area is a planned extension, characterized by canalside residential streets and community infrastructure built around the Wilts and Berks Canal restoration. This mix of a centuries-old village and a purpose-built 21st-century settlement defines the ward's character.

Area overview

On average Wroughton and Wichelstowe has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wroughton and Wichelstowe is £57,222 per year. There are 6 schools in Wroughton and Wichelstowe: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wroughton and Wichelstowe is home to around 8,229 people, with a population density of about 298.6 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wroughton and Wichelstowe Population
8,229
Population density
298.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.02(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.57(-30%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.93(+6%)
Other theft
4.5(-20%)
Public order
4.01(-39%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,409
90.04%
Other White
182
2.21%
Indian
113
1.37%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
59
0.72%
Other
52
0.63%
Total population: 8,229

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,061
30.19%
No qualifications
1,169
17.13%
Level 3 (A level)
1,135
16.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,028
15.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
761
11.15%
Total 16+ residents: 6,826

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,542
43.63%
Owns with a mortgage
1,125
31.83%
Social rents from council
300
8.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
253
7.16%
Other social rented
204
5.77%
Total households: 3,534

Property prices in Wroughton and Wichelstowe

Based on 143 recent sales, the median property price is £357,000 in Wroughton and Wichelstowe area, with individual transactions ranging from £84,000 up to £1,250,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wroughton and Wichelstowe 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 Wroughton and Wichelstowe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached44£528,750
Flats22£190,000
Semi-Detached58£356,998
Terraced19£294,995

10 years median price trend in Wroughton and Wichelstowe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wroughton and Wichelstowe.

All postcodes in Wroughton and Wichelstowe

SN49DS

Dunbar Road

SN49HL

Blenheim Road

SN49JR

Church Hill

SN49LN

Ellendune

SN17EE

Golden Grove

SN40RY

Marlborough Road

SN49BE

Moore Close

SN49DU

Falkirk Road

SN49LW

Barrett Way

SN49SQ

Hackpen Close

SN40QS

Thorney Park

SN49AT

Coronation Road

SN49HR

Maskeleyne Way

SN40RJ

Greens Lane

SN49EW

Markham Place

SN49JP

High Street

SN40UJ

Normandy Road

SN49AQ

Swindon Road

SN49BA

Perrys Lane

SN49HP

Maskeleyne Way

SN17ED

Wroughton and Wichelstowe

SN17EW

Russet Close

SN40GP

Hamm Lane

SN40SA

Devizes Road

SN40TP

Parsloes Close

SN49HX

Ellingdon Road

SN17EA

Wroughton and Wichelstowe

SN40TJ

Rectory Close

SN49DZ

Halifax Close

SN17DX

Hodges Close

SN17EJ

Scott Way

SN17EQ

Wroughton and Wichelstowe

SN17ET

Prunus Walk

SN40TS

Nocton Road

SN49AR

Mill Close

SN49EP

Whalley Crescent

SN49JD

Maunsell Way

SN40SJ

Overtown

SN49BP

Artis Avenue

SN17FL

Wroughton and Wichelstowe

Data Sources

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