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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 46 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
46
Deprivation level
3/10
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
21.14(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.82(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.59(-14%)
Public order
4.37(-33%)
Shoplifting
3.89(-41%)
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 Asian
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 139 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 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
Terraced26£297,500
Detached34£470,000
Flats17£175,000
Semi-Detached62£350,000

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

SN49AJ

Perrys Lane

SN49SF

Petter Close

SN49EN

Cowleaze Crescent

SN17EG

Pippin Street

SN40GN

Jutes Green

SN17ED

Shippery Lane

SN49LB

Wharf Road

SN40SA

Devizes Road

SN49AG

Swindon Road

SN49BZ

Swindon Road

SN49SG

Marine Close

SN49DX

Boness Road

SN49BP

Artis Avenue

SN40QT

Thorney Park

SN17DG

Beckett Strand

SN40SD

Willow Walk

SN40RG

Overtown Hill

SN40QN

Langton Park

SN49BU

Moormead Road

SN17DT

Chaddington Strand

SN17GX

Wroughton and Wichelstowe

SN40TQ

Cosford Close

SN49BJ

Moormead Road

SN49DQ

Kingswood

SN17DJ

Semington Strand

SN17EQ

Chorister Lane

SN49AP

Perrys Lane

SN49QL

Wroughton and Wichelstowe

SN49HR

Maskeleyne Way

SN40SE

Willow Walk

SN49EF

Kerrs Way

SN49HF

Beaufort Road

SN49AQ

Swindon Road

SN49DA

Fairwater Court

SN17EU

Quince Avenue

SN40UJ

Normandy Road

SN17DW

Letcombe Lane

SN49AH

Baileys Way

SN17EJ

Scott Way

SN40QU

Overtown Hill

Data Sources

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