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SN5 8WF

Wootton Bassett Road

Mannington and Western

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Detailed insights for SN5 8WF

Overview

Postcode SN5 8WF is located in an urban city, within the Mannington and Western ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Kingshill & Okus area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 75.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 12% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Kingshill & Okus is £59,229 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 1.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Mayenden Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

4/10

Kingshill & Okus has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,587 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 43% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Kingshill & Okus has a high crime rate, with approximately 75.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Kingshill & Okus is £59,229 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 17 ft away from SN5 8WF.

Flood risk

No risk

Kingshill & Okus near SN5 8WF 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SN5 8WF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMayenden ParkMediumWalking directions to Mayenden Park

Area Profile

Population
313
Population density
1,357 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.48(+3%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.05(-6%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.58(+48%)
Public order
9.58(+46%)
Vehicle crime
8.3(+186%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
239
75.87%
Other White
32
10.16%
Indian
12
3.81%
Chinese
6
1.9%
Other Asian
6
1.9%
Total population: 315

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
36.09%
Level 3 (A level)
48
18.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
15.04%
No qualifications
33
12.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.52%
Total 16+ residents: 266

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
61
47.29%
Owns outright
50
38.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.63%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.55%
Shared ownership
1
0.78%
Total households: 129

Property prices in Mannington and Western

Median price£213,000
Price per sq ft£263
Sales (last 12 months)151
Typical range (middle 50%)£161K – £250K

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £213,000 (about £263 per square foot) in Mannington and Western area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £435,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mannington and Western over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£335,000£333
Semi-Detached10£258,750£306
Terraced86£228,000£273
Flats46£141,750£229

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mannington and Western

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mannington and Western.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£147,500£180,000£171,000
2017£271,000£157,500£205,000£170,500
2018£303,000£145,000£210,000£183,000
2019£258,500£136,000£200,000£170,000
2020£261,000£133,625£200,000£180,000
2021£296,500£135,000£211,500£190,000
2022£348,650£148,000£250,500£224,500
2023£325,000£150,225£237,500£218,000
2024£366,000£150,750£246,250£220,000
2025£338,500£147,625£261,800£229,000
2026£400,000£142,500£250,000£217,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mannington and Western.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mannington and Western.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224£230£242£212
2017£248£256£254£217
2018£276£219£257£221
2019£268£204£227£219
2020£274£219£265£220
2021£268£211£242£230
2022£341£225£318£280
2023£305£223£356£270
2024£327£240£361£272
2025£307£235£320£274
2026£347£231£279£268
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mannington and Western.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mannington and Western in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 15 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN5 8WF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN5 8WF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Apr 2025Travelodge, Welton Road, Swindon, SN5 7XGOtherLeasehold£2,165,989
22 Dec 20251, Redbridge Close, Swindon, SN5 8ZLSemi-DetachedFreehold£270,000
28 Mar 20259, Redbridge Close, Swindon, SN5 8ZLTerracedFreehold£262,500
20 Mar 202648, Saltash Road, Swindon, SN2 2EFFlatsLeasehold£134,000
23 Jan 202660, Saltash Road, Swindon, SN2 2EFTerracedFreehold£290,000

Schools

In the SN5 8WF postcode area, located within Kingshill & Okus, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN5 8WF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryHazelwood AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimaryRobert Le Kyng Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.7 miSecondaryThe Deanery CofE AcademyFree schools

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN5 8WF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN5 8WF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miM&S FoodhallWootton Bassett Road, Swindon, SN5 8WAWalking directions to M&S Foodhall
0.2 miSainsbury'sPaddington Drive, Swindon, SN5 7AAWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miSainsbury'sAshworth Road, Swindon, SN5 7YGWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.5 miTesco ExpressToothill Village Centre, Toothill, Swindon, SN5 8DAWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 SN5 8WF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kevin David Small

Mannington and Western - Elected 2 May 2024

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Heidi Alexander

Swindon South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSwindonE06000030
Parliamentary ConstituencySwindon SouthE14001537
ParishCentral Swindon NorthE04012663
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Kingshill & OkusE02003232
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swindon 021AE01015478
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced2000-06-01

Frequently asked questions about SN5 8WF

Is SN5 8WF (Kingshill & Okus) safe?

The area around SN5 8WF records about 75 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 SN5 8WF?

The median sale price around SN5 8WF in Kingshill & Okus is £213,000 (about £263 per square foot) based on 151 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN5 8WF?

There are 10 schools close to SN5 8WF, including Hazelwood Academy (Good), Robert Le Kyng Primary School and The Deanery CofE Academy. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN5 8WF?

SN5 8WF scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,587 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN5 8WF (Kingshill & Okus) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swindon South covering SN5 8WF is Heidi Alexander (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Kevin David Small (Labour and Co-operative 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.