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SN2 1LB

Wavell Road

Rodbourne Cheney

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Overview

Postcode SN2 1LB is located in an urban city, within the Rodbourne Cheney ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Pinehurst area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Pinehurst is £44,524 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
54.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Pinehurst has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,606 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Pinehurst has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

54.8%

Approximately 54.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Pinehurst is £44,524 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN2 1LB.

Flood risk

No risk

Pinehurst near SN2 1LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts) located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SN2 1LB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
1 mi

Swindon (Wilts)

N/A

Walking directions to Swindon (Wilts)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
419
Population density
8,396.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
53.15(+59%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.27(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.76(+35%)
Other theft
5.26(-7%)
Public order
4.67(-29%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
383
91.41%
Indian
12
2.86%
Other White
7
1.67%
Other Asian
6
1.43%
African
4
0.95%
Total population: 419

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
89
29.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
60
19.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
19.21%
Level 4+ (Degree)
42
13.91%
Level 3 (A level)
41
13.58%
Total 16+ residents: 302

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
71
52.59%
Owns outright
29
21.48%
Owns with a mortgage
23
17.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
5.19%
Other social rented
3
2.22%
Total households: 135

Property prices in Rodbourne Cheney

Median price£247,500
Price per sq ft£275
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£209K – £299K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £247,500 (about £275 per square foot) in Rodbourne Cheney area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rodbourne Cheney over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£350,000£280
Semi-Detached41£270,000£304
Terraced62£238,500£267
Flats12£138,500£228

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rodbourne Cheney

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rodbourne Cheney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277,500£132,250£200,000£175,000
2017£300,000£145,000£215,000£181,000
2018£307,500£143,000£215,000£192,000
2019£293,000£142,500£215,000£180,000
2020£305,000£141,250£233,000£185,000
2021£320,000£136,000£235,000£200,000
2022£350,000£135,500£282,500£237,000
2023£344,000£137,500£282,500£229,000
2024£358,750£120,000£265,000£235,000
2025£360,000£125,000£282,500£240,000
2026£324,000£130,250£247,500£248,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rodbourne Cheney.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rodbourne Cheney.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£242£194£217£188
2017£234£209£232£202
2018£242£217£227£216
2019£235£208£230£214
2020£255£214£252£211
2021£278£209£260£232
2022£280£218£302£272
2023£284£217£300£251
2024£291£251£287£252
2025£275£228£310£267
2026£349£202£228£274
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rodbourne Cheney.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rodbourne Cheney in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN2 1LB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN2 1LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 202540, Wavell Road, Swindon, SN2 1LBSemi-DetachedFreehold£128,000
15 May 202663, Beech Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1JZSemi-DetachedFreehold£247,500
03 Feb 20254, Spindle Tree Court, Swindon, SN2 1TWTerracedFreehold£180,000
06 Nov 202513, Wavell Road, Swindon, SN2 1LDSemi-DetachedFreehold£165,000
15 May 202512, Montgomery Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1LESemi-DetachedFreehold£124,500

Schools

In the SN2 1LB postcode area, located within Pinehurst, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN2 1LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miAll-throughSwindon AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.5 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.6 miPrimaryFerndale Primary School & NurseryAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN2 1LB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN2 1LB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCostcutter1-3 Wingate Parade, Swindon, SN2 1PNWalking directions to Costcutter
0.3 miTesco ExpressThe Circle, Swindon, SN2 1QRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miTesco Express366 Cheney Manor Road, Swindon, SN2 2PFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miKS Convenience Store345 Cricklade Road, Gorse Hill, Swindon, SN2 1AGWalking directions to KS Convenience Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Swindon district (2025-26).

Band A£1,545
Band B£1,803
Band C£2,060
Band D£2,318
Band E£2,833
Band F£3,348
Band G£3,863
Band H£4,635

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SN2 1LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Sudha Sri Nukana

Rodbourne Cheney - Elected 17 Oct 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Will Stone

Swindon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSwindonE06000030
Parliamentary ConstituencySwindon NorthE14001536
WardRodbourne CheneyE05008967
ParishCentral Swindon NorthE04012663
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)PinehurstE02003218
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swindon 007DE01015580
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SN2 1LB

Is SN2 1LB (Pinehurst) safe?

The area around SN2 1LB records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near SN2 1LB?

The median sale price around SN2 1LB in Pinehurst is £247,500 (about £275 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN2 1LB?

There are 12 schools close to SN2 1LB, including Swindon Academy (Good), St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Ferndale Primary School & Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SN2 1LB?

The closest station to SN2 1LB is Swindon (Wilts), about 1,597 m away.

How deprived is the area around SN2 1LB?

SN2 1LB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,606 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN2 1LB (Pinehurst) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swindon North covering SN2 1LB is Will Stone (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Sudha Sri Nukana (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.