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SN6 7RJ

Cricklade Road

Blunsdon and Highworth

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Detailed insights for SN6 7RJ

Overview

Postcode SN6 7RJ is located in a rural town, within the Blunsdon and Highworth ward of Swindon in the South West region, and forms part of the Highworth area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 10.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 88% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highworth is £55,432 per year. The nearest station is Swindon (Wilts), about 5.1 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
10
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
0.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Highworth has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 21,886 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 33% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Highworth has a very low crime rate, with approximately 10.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.9%

Approximately 0.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 14.3% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Highworth is £55,432 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN6 7RJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Highworth near SN6 7RJ 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 5.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
266
Population density
2,394.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
6.45(-81%)
Public order
1.84(-72%)
Anti-social behaviour
0.92(-94%)
Burglary
0.92(-67%)
Drugs
0.92(-52%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
227
85.66%
Other Asian
20
7.55%
Other White
8
3.02%
Indian
5
1.89%
Other
2
0.75%
Total population: 265

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
27.85%
Level 3 (A level)
47
21.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
18.72%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
28
12.79%
No qualifications
22
10.05%
Total 16+ residents: 219

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
55
49.55%
Owns outright
33
29.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
22
19.82%
Social rents from council
1
0.9%
Total households: 111

Property prices in Blunsdon and Highworth

Median price£332,000
Price per sq ft£339
Sales (last 12 months)151
Typical range (middle 50%)£242K – £450K

Based on 151 recent sales, the median property price is £332,000 (about £339 per square foot) in Blunsdon and Highworth area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £900,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blunsdon and Highworth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached58£460,000£351
Semi-Detached35£305,000£348
Terraced50£245,000£332
Flats8£159,750£262

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blunsdon and Highworth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blunsdon and Highworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£401,750£119,000£235,000£202,000
2017£380,000£127,750£252,500£215,000
2018£375,000£125,000£271,475£215,000
2019£384,995£132,000£260,000£212,500
2020£390,000£117,500£242,000£210,000
2021£441,000£140,000£265,000£215,000
2022£497,000£150,000£315,000£265,000
2023£457,500£155,000£310,000£271,250
2024£480,000£160,000£295,000£245,000
2025£468,500£157,000£305,000£256,500
2026£450,000£185,000£330,000£220,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blunsdon and Highworth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blunsdon and Highworth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£277£217£263£268
2017£287£213£272£272
2018£293£229£272£270
2019£295£233£288£276
2020£296£205£277£269
2021£324£214£300£282
2022£352£230£360£339
2023£367£260£353£333
2024£363£264£322£331
2025£347£258£344£328
2026£317£223£301£338
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blunsdon and Highworth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blunsdon and Highworth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN6 7RJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN6 7RJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
28 Oct 20258, Botany, Swindon, SN6 7BTDetachedFreehold£817,140
31 Mar 202516, Botany, Swindon, SN6 7BTDetachedFreehold£350,000
31 Jul 202528, Bydemill Gardens, Swindon, SN6 7BSDetachedFreehold£415,000
01 Apr 20251, Bydemill Gardens, Swindon, SN6 7BSDetachedFreehold£410,000
03 Feb 202542, Bydemill Gardens, Swindon, SN6 7BSDetachedFreehold£390,000

Schools

In the SN6 7RJ postcode area, located within Highworth, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN6 7RJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryWestrop Primary & Nursery SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimarySouthfield Junior SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.5 miSecondaryHighworth Warneford SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN6 7RJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN6 7RJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miBudgens1A Swindon Road, Swindon, SN6 7DEWalking directions to Budgens
0.5 miTesco ExpressNewburgh Place, Swindon, SN6 7DNWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miLondis18 High Street, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7AGWalking directions to Londis

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 SN6 7RJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Vijay Kumar Manro

Blunsdon and Highworth - Elected 2 May 2024

Conservative

Member of parliament

Will Stone

Swindon North - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictSwindonE06000030
Parliamentary ConstituencySwindon NorthE14001536
ParishHighworthE04012667
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)HighworthE02003212
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Swindon 001FE01015524
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SN6 7RJ

Is SN6 7RJ (Highworth) safe?

The area around SN6 7RJ records about 10 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 SN6 7RJ?

The median sale price around SN6 7RJ in Highworth is £332,000 (about £339 per square foot) based on 151 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN6 7RJ?

There are 4 schools close to SN6 7RJ, including Westrop Primary & Nursery School (Good), Southfield Junior School (Good) and Highworth Warneford School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around SN6 7RJ?

SN6 7RJ scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 21,886 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN6 7RJ (Highworth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Swindon North covering SN6 7RJ is Will Stone (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Vijay Kumar Manro (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.