Property trends for SN13

    SN13 covers Wootton Bassett and surrounding villages in north Wiltshire, positioned between Swindon and Chippenham. It is a semi-rural district with a blend of commuter appeal and established community character.

    At a Glance

    Average Property Price - SN13

    £434,527

    73

    National percentile

    Average Monthly Rent - SN

    £1,080

    57

    National percentile

    Average Net Household Income - SN13

    £45,798

    78

    National percentile

    Flat / Maisonette Yield - SN

    6.3%

    90

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Price Growth - SN13

    3.2%

    35

    National percentile

    10-Year Annualised Rent Growth - SN

    3.9%

    52

    National percentile

    Property Price & Volume Trends

    The latest average property price in SN13 is £435,000, placing it among the more expensive areas nationally. Over the past decade, prices have grown at 3.2% annually—a below-average rate compared with the rest of the UK. Transaction activity has slowed: the latest year saw 246 sales against a 10-year average of 305, suggesting a moderately quieter market.

    Rent & Yield Trends

    Average monthly rent in the broader SN postcode area is £1,080, broadly in line with the national midpoint. Rental growth over ten years has averaged 3.9% per year—marginally faster than the national norm. Yields have strengthened: the current flat yield of 6.3% is now notably above its 10-year average of 5.1%, signalling improved returns for buy-to-let investors.

    Income & Affordability Trends

    Average household income here is £46,000, placing the area well above the national average. However, affordability has tightened: the price-to-income ratio has risen from 8.8x in 2016 to 9.2x today, reflecting faster house price growth than wage rises. Rental affordability has remained broadly stable, with the rent-to-income ratio edging down slightly from 25.4% to 25.2%.

    Resident Demographic Profile

    The population skews older and more affluent than the national average. Those aged 65 and over represent 22.6% of residents—notably above the national 19.6%—while the 16–24 age group is underrepresented at 7.9%. Housing tenure reflects a prosperous, settled demographic: 38% own outright and a further 30.6% own with a mortgage, well above national norms. The professional and managerial workforce is particularly strong, together accounting for 37.7% of employment compared with a national figure of 33.9%.

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