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Wroughton and Wichelstowe

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About

Wroughton and Wichelstowe is a ward in the southern part of Swindon, combining a historic village with a modern development. Wroughton, a former market town, retains its rural character with traditional buildings, open fields, and the nearby Wiltshire Downs. The area is home to the Science Museum’s storage facility and offers easy access to the Ridgeway, a popular walking route.

Wichelstowe is a newer residential development, designed with sustainability in mind, featuring green spaces, waterways, and community facilities. The area is well-connected to central Swindon via the A419 and public transport. Together, the ward blends heritage and contemporary living, catering to families and commuters seeking a balance between town and countryside.

Area overview

On average Wroughton and Wichelstowe has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Wroughton and Wichelstowe is £51,200 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).

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
14%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

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

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

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 142 recent sales, the median property price is £356,995 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
Detached41£500,000
Flats23£200,000
Semi-Detached59£356,995
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

SN49JU

High Street

SN49NT

High Street

SN49QJ

Wharf Road

SN49SQ

Hackpen Close

SN40QS

Thorney Park

SN49AT

Coronation Road

SN49DS

Dunbar Road

SN49HL

Blenheim Road

SN49HR

Maskeleyne Way

SN49JR

Church Hill

SN49LN

Hall Close

SN17EB

Wroughton, Wichelstowe & Chiseldon

SN40RJ

Green's Lane

SN40UJ

Falklands Road

SN49AQ

Swindon Road

SN49BA

Coventry Close

SN49EW

Markham Place

SN49HP

Anthony Road

SN49JP

Ely Court

SN17EA

Wroughton, Wichelstowe & Chiseldon

SN17ED

Wroughton, Wichelstowe & Chiseldon

SN17EW

Wroughton, Wichelstowe & Chiseldon

SN40GP

Wroughton, Wichelstowe & Chiseldon

SN40SA

Devizes Road

SN40TJ

Rectory Close

SN40TP

Parsloes Close

SN49DZ

Halifax Close

SN49HX

Ellingdon Road

SN17EJ

Wroughton, Wichelstowe & Chiseldon

SN17DX

Wroughton, Wichelstowe & Chiseldon

SN17ET

Wroughton, Wichelstowe & Chiseldon

SN40SJ

Overtown Hill

SN40TS

Nocton Road

SN49AR

Coronation Road

SN49BP

Artis Avenue

SN49EP

Whalley Crescent

SN49JD

Kellsboro Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.