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SN5 4FR

Cob Hill

Purton

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Overview

Postcode SN5 4FR is located in a rural hamlet, within the Purton ward of Wiltshire in the South West region, and forms part of the Lydiard Millicent & Purton area. It has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 50.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lydiard Millicent & Purton is £60,680 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 2.4 miles away. There are 4 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mouldon Hill Country Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
50
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
22.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Lydiard Millicent & Purton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,176 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 36% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Lydiard Millicent & Purton has an average crime rate, with approximately 50.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.9%

Approximately 22.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Lydiard Millicent & Purton is £60,680 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN5 4FR.

Flood risk

No risk

Lydiard Millicent & Purton near SN5 4FR 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 2.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SN5 4FR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMouldon Hill Country ParkLargeWalking directions to Mouldon Hill Country Park

Area Profile

Population
495
Population density
7,932.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.04(-1%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.73(-62%)
Public order
5.29(-19%)
Vehicle crime
3.52(+21%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.2(-66%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
338
68.7%
African
41
8.33%
Other White
38
7.72%
Indian
27
5.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
2.44%
Total population: 492

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
35.38%
Level 3 (A level)
71
21.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
63
19.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
9.54%
No qualifications
27
8.31%
Total 16+ residents: 325

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
89
53.61%
Other social rented
36
21.69%
Owns outright
14
8.43%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
7.83%
Shared ownership
12
7.23%
Total households: 166

Property prices in Purton

Median price£335,000
Price per sq ft£321
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£265K – £430K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £335,000 (about £321 per square foot) in Purton area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £1,100,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Purton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached39£447,000£332
Terraced18£295,000£316
Semi-Detached32£291,500£303
Flats4£119,500£237

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Purton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Purton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£340,000£104,000£260,000£200,000
2017£368,000£109,000£275,000£257,500
2018£345,000£165,000£275,000£250,000
2019£343,000£117,000£268,750£208,000
2020£354,995£115,000£240,025£205,000
2021£381,000£134,000£266,000£240,000
2022£430,000£135,000£300,000£294,500
2023£475,000£202,500£275,000£282,000
2024£429,950£141,475£293,000£261,250
2025£450,000£150,000£300,000£295,000
2026£390,000£150,000£262,500£260,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Purton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Purton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257£164£266£267
2017£275£220£273£260
2018£282£222£279£288
2019£274£197£265£236
2020£286£201£293£258
2021£293£259£296£249
2022£355£310£328£299
2023£348£336£318£332
2024£331£257£327£297
2025£340£317£298£321
2026£357£237£333£318
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Purton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Purton in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN5 4FR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN5 4FR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Jan 202612, Cob Hill, Swindon, SN5 4FRSemi-DetachedFreehold£307,000
19 Dec 202540, Cob Hill, Swindon, SN5 4FRDetachedFreehold£465,000
05 Dec 202538, Cob Hill, Swindon, SN5 4FRDetachedFreehold£450,000
07 Feb 202536, Cob Hill, Swindon, SN5 4FRDetachedFreehold£510,000
28 Apr 202641, Cowleaze, Swindon, SN5 4FQSemi-DetachedFreehold£320,000

Schools

In the SN5 4FR postcode area, located within Lydiard Millicent & Purton, there are 4 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN5 4FR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRidgeway Farm CofE AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.4 miPrimaryPeatmoor Community Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.8 miPrimaryBrook Field Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN5 4FR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN5 4FR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miThe Co-operative FoodShearwood Road, Swindon, SN5 5DJWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

Council Tax Bands

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

Band A£1,629
Band B£1,900
Band C£2,172
Band D£2,443
Band E£2,986
Band F£3,529
Band G£4,072
Band H£4,887

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 SN5 4FR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jacqui Lay

Purton - Elected 1 May 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

Roz Savage

South Cotswolds - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictWiltshireE06000054
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth CotswoldsE14001482
WardPurtonE05013457
ParishPurtonE04011800
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Lydiard Millicent & PurtonE02006646
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wiltshire 003FE01034521
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced2014-11-01

Frequently asked questions about SN5 4FR

Is SN5 4FR (Lydiard Millicent & Purton) safe?

The area around SN5 4FR records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 SN5 4FR?

The median sale price around SN5 4FR in Lydiard Millicent & Purton is £335,000 (about £321 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN5 4FR?

There are 4 schools close to SN5 4FR, including Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy (Good), Peatmoor Community Primary School (Good) and Brook Field Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN5 4FR?

SN5 4FR scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,176 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN5 4FR (Lydiard Millicent & Purton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South Cotswolds covering SN5 4FR is Roz Savage (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jacqui Lay (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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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.