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Wroughton, Wichelstowe & Chiseldon

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About

The area encompasses Wroughton, Wichelstowe and Chiseldon, situated on the southeastern fringes of Swindon. The landscape is characterised by the chalk downland of the Marlborough Downs, with open fields and the A346 road providing a main thoroughfare. Wroughton and Chiseldon are historic villages with origins as medieval settlements, while Wichelstowe is a modern, large-scale housing development built on former farmland.

The Science Museum's large object storage facility at the former RAF Wroughton airfield houses thousands of items, from aircraft to agricultural machinery. The area includes sections of the Ridgeway National Trail, offering walking routes across the downs. Local facilities are centred around the older village high streets and the newer community infrastructure in Wichelstowe.

Area overview

On average Wroughton, Wichelstowe & Chiseldon has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Wroughton, Wichelstowe & Chiseldon is £57,222 per year. There are 8 schools in Wroughton, Wichelstowe & Chiseldon: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 3 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Wroughton, Wichelstowe & Chiseldon is home to around 12,793 people, with a population density of about 280.0 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Wroughton, Wichelstowe & Chiseldon Population
12,793
Population density
280 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.26(-36%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.24(-31%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.69(-28%)
Public order
4.46(-32%)
Shoplifting
4.06(-39%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,990
85.89%
Other White
375
2.93%
Indian
333
2.6%
Other Asian
176
1.38%
African
160
1.25%
Total population: 12,795

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,427
32.8%
Level 3 (A level)
1,825
17.47%
No qualifications
1,606
15.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,568
15.01%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,100
10.53%
Total 16+ residents: 10,447

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,043
38.47%
Owns with a mortgage
1,949
36.7%
Social rents from council
446
8.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
397
7.48%
Other social rented
317
5.97%
Total households: 5,310

Property prices in Wroughton, Wichelstowe & Chiseldon

Based on 211 recent sales, the median property price is £350,000 in Wroughton, Wichelstowe & Chiseldon 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, Wichelstowe & Chiseldon 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, Wichelstowe & Chiseldon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced44£295,000
Detached71£480,000
Flats22£171,250
Semi-Detached74£350,000

10 years median price trend in Wroughton, Wichelstowe & Chiseldon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wroughton, Wichelstowe & Chiseldon.

All postcodes in Wroughton, Wichelstowe & Chiseldon

SN36FG

Homington Avenue

SN49BG

Wainwright Mews

SN49DU

Falkirk Road

SN49NX

Wroughton and Wichelstowe

SN49DS

Dunbar Road

SN36DQ

Stowell Road

SN17EE

Golden Grove

SN49LA

Brook Meadow

SN14NT

Wharf Road

SN40TQ

Cosford Close

SN40GE

Tall Conifers

SN36GG

Fosbury Crescent

SN40LL

Slipper Lane

SN40NJ

Church Street

SN40QJ

Whittingham Drive

SN40SH

Overtown Hill

SN49JX

High Street

SN49DL

Inverary Road

SN17DL

Semington Strand

SN40RL

Priors Hill

SN49LP

Barrett Way

SN40QR

Thorney Park

SN17ET

Prunus Walk

SN40TE

Whittingham Drive

SN40PJ

Foundry Rise

SN40RY

Marlborough Road

SN17EH

Codford Lane

SN40SX

Manor View

SN40GN

Jutes Green

SN49SG

Marine Close

SN49BZ

Swindon Road

SN36AA

Woodbine Terrace

SN49AN

Purley Close

SN36BH

Ashcombe Close

SN49QU

Frankland Road

SN36BQ

Fairwood

SN36AE

Polesdon Avenue

SN49AL

Weirside Avenue

SN40SQ

Overtown Hill

SN40TG

Canberra Road

SN49JZ

High Street

SN36EG

Ballyack Close

SN17EN

Wishford Row

SN49HX

Ellingdon Road

SN31NA

Broome Manor Lane

SN49JF

Maunsell Way

SN40GH

Pottery Row

SN49NT

Spencers Orchard

SN49EJ

Kerrs Way

SN40TJ

Rectory Close

SN49JU

High Street

SN17DQ

Chaddington Strand

SN40LU

New Road

SN36AB

Wilbury Close

SN40SE

Willow Walk

SN17DE

Beckett Strand

SN49BU

Moormead Road

SN40NB

The Crescent

SN40NE

Chiseldon Court

SN40QQ

Chiseldon and Lawn

SN17EW

Russet Close

SN49AW

Weirside Avenue

SN40QE

Dairy Road

SN40RH

Brimble Hill

SN40PB

Station Road

SN40NW

Butts Road

SN17EX

Scott Way

SN49JB

Victoria Cross Road

SN49LF

Wharf Road

SN49DT

Boness Road

SN40PA

Dewey Close

SN49QP

Hay Lane

SN36BP

Boyton Close

SN49BY

Moormead Road

SN17DY

Shippery Lane

Data Sources

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