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SN2 2LQ

Chantry Road

Rodbourne Cheney

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Detailed insights for SN2 2LQ

Overview

Postcode SN2 2LQ is located in an urban city, within the Rodbourne Cheney ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Moredon area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 68.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Moredon is £46,225 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 1.4 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
47.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Moredon has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,186 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Moredon has a high crime rate, with approximately 68.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

47.7%

Approximately 47.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Moredon is £46,225 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN2 2LQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Moredon near SN2 2LQ 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
318
Population density
7,194.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.35(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.55(+24%)
Other crime
10.94(+563%)
Public order
7.61(+16%)
Other theft
4.76(-15%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
266
84.18%
African
13
4.11%
Other White
10
3.16%
Bangladeshi
7
2.22%
Other Asian
7
2.22%
Total population: 316

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
62
25.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
18.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
17.07%
Level 4+ (Degree)
35
14.23%
Level 3 (A level)
32
13.01%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
62
46.97%
Owns with a mortgage
33
25%
Owns outright
25
18.94%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.82%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.52%
Total households: 132

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 2LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN2 2LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jun 20257, Bourne Road, Swindon, SN2 2JHTerracedFreehold£245,000
20 May 20259, North Leaze Close, Swindon, SN2 2JJTerracedFreehold£240,000
14 Feb 20252, North Leaze Close, Swindon, SN2 2JJTerracedFreehold£260,000
27 Mar 202576, Bourne Road, Swindon, SN2 2JLTerracedFreehold£240,000
29 Jan 202538, Bourne Road, Swindon, SN2 2JLSemi-DetachedFreehold£247,000

Schools

In the SN2 2LQ postcode area, located within Moredon, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN2 2LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCompass Community School Wheatley ParkOther independent special school

N/A

0.1 miPrimaryMoredon Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryNova Hreod AcademyAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN2 2LQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN2 2LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miBourne StoresBourne Road, Swindon, SN2 2JQWalking directions to Bourne Stores
0.2 miLondis15-17 Moredon Road, Rodbourne Cheney, Swindon, SN25 3DQWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miFarmfoodsCheney Manor Road, Swindon, SN2 2PEWalking directions to Farmfoods
0.2 miTesco Express366 Cheney Manor Road, Swindon, SN2 2PFWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miMoredon StoresMoredon Road, Swindon, SN2 2LNWalking directions to Moredon Stores

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 2LQ, 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)MoredonE02003217
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swindon 006DE01015530
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SN2 2LQ

Is SN2 2LQ (Moredon) safe?

The area around SN2 2LQ records about 69 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near SN2 2LQ?

The median sale price around SN2 2LQ in Moredon is £247,500 (about £275 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN2 2LQ?

There are 12 schools close to SN2 2LQ, including Compass Community School Wheatley Park, Moredon Primary School (Good) and Nova Hreod Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN2 2LQ?

SN2 2LQ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,186 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN2 2LQ (Moredon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swindon North covering SN2 2LQ 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.