Roughmoor
Swindon 011 · 4 sub-areas · 5,905 residents
Swindon 011 is a largely owner-occupied part of Swindon, home to around 5,900 people. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £974 a month — noticeably below the UK national median for a 2-bed — and nearly three-quarters of residents own their home, giving the area a settled, suburban feel that sets it apart from more transient parts of the town.
Roughmoor is a mid-density neighbourhood of Swindon in the South West region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services. Most homes are owner-occupied, so turnover is low and many residents have been here a long time.
Overview
What's it like to live in Roughmoor?
2 parks and 2 playgrounds are within five minutes' walk, so greenspace is reliably close at hand; The streets feel safe by national standards — police-recorded crime is well below the country-wide median; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,082 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Roughmoor in Swindon
Living in Roughmoor
This part of Swindon reads unmistakably as suburban. Wide roads, detached and semi-detached houses, and a high proportion of owner-occupiers — around 72% — give it the feel of somewhere people come to stay rather than pass through. The age profile backs that up: the largest single age band is 50–64, making up roughly a quarter of residents, with younger adults and families filling out the rest fairly evenly.
On rent, this area sits at the affordable end of the market. A two-bedroom home comes in at around £974 a month, which is below the UK national median of around £1,200 for the same size. That said, the rent-to-take-home ratio of just over 50% signals that even here, housing costs take a significant bite out of local wages — Swindon wages are solid but not exceptional, with a median resident salary of around £33,100 a year.
The majority of residents drive to work — over half, against just 3% using public transport. That's consistent with where this area sits: the nearest mainline rail station is roughly 3.7 km away in a straight line, which translates to a walk of around 46 minutes, so most people here are car-dependent for the daily commute. Those who do use rail can reach London in around 93 minutes by public transport — usable but not quick enough to make this a comfortable daily commute to the capital.
Deprivation is low — this area sits in the eighth decile nationally, meaning it's comfortably above average on most socioeconomic measures. Crime runs at 45.5 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, well below the UK average. Greenspace is within reach for most — the nearest open space is around 420 metres away on average, and around 39% of residents are within easy walking distance of a green area.
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Frequently asked
- Is Swindon 011 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, well-established suburban area with low crime, good broadband, and affordable rents relative to the national average. It suits people who want space, stability, and owner-occupied surroundings. The trade-off is car dependency and limited nearby school quality — only around 32% of local schools are rated Good or Outstanding.
- What is the rent in Swindon 011?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £809 a month, a two-bed around £974, and a three-bed around £1,201. These figures are estimates scaled from Swindon-wide data using local sale prices. Rents have risen about 3.3% over the past year.
- Is Swindon 011 safe?
- Yes, relatively. Crime runs at around 45.5 incidents per 1,000 residents a year — roughly half the UK national average. The area sits in the eighth deprivation decile nationally, meaning it's comfortably above average on most measures. It's one of the lower-crime parts of Swindon.
- What's the commute from Swindon 011 to central Swindon and beyond?
- Most residents drive — over half commute by car. The nearest mainline rail station is around 3.7 km away, roughly a 46-minute walk, so most people drive to it. From Swindon station, the rail journey to London takes around 93 minutes by public transport.
- Who lives in Swindon 011?
- Mostly settled, older owner-occupiers — around 72% own their home, and the largest age group is 50–64. It's a low-turnover area with relatively few private renters. About 38% of residents work from home, suggesting a significant professional contingent.
- What schools are near Swindon 011?
- There are 37 schools within 2km of typical residents, but only around 32% are rated Good or Outstanding — well below the national share of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is about 2.8 km away. It's worth checking individual catchment areas before deciding to move here.
- How affordable is buying a home in Swindon 011?
- The median sale price is around £268,000. Based on local salaries and savings rates, it takes roughly four years to save a typical deposit — more manageable than many southern English cities. The area's low deprivation score and stable tenure mix suggest a relatively settled property market.