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SN2 1LX

Surrey Road

Rodbourne Cheney

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Overview

Postcode SN2 1LX is located in an urban city, within the Rodbourne Cheney ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Rodbourne & Cheney Manor area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 10% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rodbourne & Cheney Manor is £48,417 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 0.7 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Rodbourne & Cheney Manor has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,884 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Rodbourne & Cheney Manor has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

7.4%

Approximately 7.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 6.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Rodbourne & Cheney Manor is £48,417 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Rodbourne & Cheney Manor near SN2 1LX 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SN2 1LX
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

Swindon (Wilts)

N/A

Walking directions to Swindon (Wilts)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
317
Population density
5,650.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.86(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.25(-18%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.8(+51%)
Public order
9.8(+50%)
Other theft
6.74(+20%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
250
78.86%
Indian
25
7.89%
Other Asian
12
3.79%
Other White
10
3.15%
African
7
2.21%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
29.08%
Level 3 (A level)
56
22.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.74%
No qualifications
36
14.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
11.95%
Total 16+ residents: 251

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
57
46.72%
Owns outright
41
33.61%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
10.66%
Other social rented
8
6.56%
Shared ownership
2
1.64%
Total households: 122

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN2 1LX.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN2 1LX
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 May 202674, Surrey Road, Swindon, SN2 1LXTerracedFreehold£245,000
24 Oct 202518, Surrey Road, Swindon, SN2 1LXSemi-DetachedFreehold£310,000
30 Apr 202637, Surrey Road, Swindon, SN2 1LUSemi-DetachedLeasehold£255,000
25 Apr 202523, Surrey Road, Swindon, SN2 1LUTerracedFreehold£245,000
21 Oct 202530, Richmond Road, Swindon, SN2 1LZSemi-DetachedFreehold£291,000

Schools

In the SN2 1LX postcode area, located within Rodbourne & Cheney Manor, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN2 1LX
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySt Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryFerndale Primary School & NurseryAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miNot applicableEOTAS SwindonPupil referral unit

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN2 1LX

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN2 1LX
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCostcutter84 Cheney Manor Road, Cheney Manor, Swindon, SN2 2NSWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miBailey's Corner2 Cheney Manor Road, Cheney Manor, Swindon, SN2 2NSWalking directions to Bailey's Corner
0.2 miPark Rodbourne84 Rodbourne Road, Cheney Manor, Swindon, SN2 1DHWalking directions to Park Rodbourne
0.4 miQMS Stores286 Ferndale Road, Swindon, SN2 1HBWalking directions to QMS Stores
0.4 miCostcutter1-3 Wingate Parade, Swindon, SN2 1PNWalking directions to Costcutter

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 1LX, 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)Rodbourne & Cheney ManorE02003223
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swindon 012DE01015581
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SN2 1LX

Is SN2 1LX (Rodbourne & Cheney Manor) safe?

The area around SN2 1LX records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SN2 1LX?

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

What schools are near SN2 1LX?

There are 11 schools close to SN2 1LX, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Good), Ferndale Primary School & Nursery (Good) and EOTAS Swindon (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SN2 1LX?

The closest station to SN2 1LX is Swindon (Wilts), about 1,130 m away.

How deprived is the area around SN2 1LX?

SN2 1LX scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,884 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN2 1LX (Rodbourne & Cheney Manor) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swindon North covering SN2 1LX 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.