SN5Wiltshire

Swindon & North Wiltshire

Swindon & North Wiltshire investment guide. Average gross yield 4.3%, unknown rental demand.

4.3%avg gross yield

£290kavg sold price (509 sales, 12mo)

Unknownrental demand

Article 4: No· Permitted development applies

Last updated May 2026

Average Gross Yield

4.3%

+4.3% vs Wiltshire avg (0.0%)

Average Asking Price

£290,000

high confidence (509 sales)

Est. Monthly Rent

£1,093

2-bed · 3-bed £1,468 · 5.1% yield

Price Per Sq Ft

£328

Estimated Rent by Bedroom Count

Average asking rent and gross yield per bedroom count in SN5

1-bed

£874

per month

4.9% yield

2-bed

£1,093

per month

5.1% yield

3-bed

£1,468

per month

5.5% yield

4-bed

£1,489

per month

4.3% yield

Ownership mix

SN5 vs UK average · 19,535 dwellings · Source: ONS Census 2021

Mortgage-driven market: 38% owned with mortgage (8pp higher than the UK average of 30%).

Owned outrightNo mortgage on the property

32.6%(UK 32.9%)

-0.3pp vs UK

Owned with mortgageIncluding shared ownership

37.5%(UK 29.7%)

+7.8pp vs UK

Privately rented (BTL)Private landlord or letting agent

18.7%(UK 20.3%)

-1.6pp vs UK

Socially rentedCouncil or housing association

11.2%(UK 17.1%)

-5.9pp vs UK

Black tick = UK average. ONS Census 2021, TS054 (Tenure of household).

Yield by Property Type

Gross yield breakdown across property types in SN5

PropertyData.co.uk

Type	Gross Yield	Avg Price	Avg Rent/mo
Terraced →	5.7%	£232,284	£1,103
Semi-detached →	5.5%	£268,092	£1,221
Detached →	4.3%	£399,540	£1,435
Flat →	9.7%	£126,439	£1,023

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About Swindon & North Wiltshire (SN5, Wiltshire)

SN5 attracts property investors seeking moderate yields in an accessible market, with an average gross yield of 4.3% and asking prices around £290,000. The area offers entry-level acquisition costs compared to many UK markets, making it suitable for portfolio building and BTL strategies across multiple bedroom types.

The rental market shows strongest demand in 2-bed and 3-bed properties, with yields of 5.1% and 5.5% respectively, suggesting a mix of young professionals, small families, and downsizers. These demographics typically provide stable, medium-term tenancy profiles, though specific rental demand data for SN5 remains limited and should be verified locally.

Investors should note that 4-bed properties underperform the average yield at 4.3%, indicating potential oversupply or lower rental appetite in this segment. The lack of documented rental demand data means thorough market research with local agents is essential before purchase, particularly regarding tenant turnover rates and void periods.

Sold Price Trend - SN5

Average sold price, last 8 quarters

+7.9% over 2 years

Flip Activity - SN5

Same property bought and sold within 18 months, last 24 months

→ vs prior 24 months

Flips

last 24 months

Median uplift*

+43.6%

after HPI adjust

Median hold

15 mo

Flip rate

0.4%

of all sales

Recent case studies

cowleaze

Semi

Bought May 24

£162k

Sold Oct 25

£299k

17 mo+75.3%*

Gross 84.6%

bradenham road

Terraced

Bought Jul 24

£192k

Sold Sept 25

£232k

14 mo+19.5%*

Gross 20.8%

leslie close

Terraced

Bought Mar 24

£157k

Sold Jul 25

£210k

16 mo+29.5%*

Gross 33.8%

stenness close

Semi

Bought Feb 24

£151k

Sold Jan 25

£243k

12 mo+57.7%*

Gross 60.6%

* Real uplift after ONS regional House Price Index adjustment. Freehold and leasehold included; leasehold flips flagged as lease-extension status is not verifiable from public data. Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data.

Planning & Licensing - SN5

Restrictions that affect HMO and buy-to-let investors in this postcode district

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Article 4 Direction (HMO)Not in effect

HMOs of up to 6 occupants (C4 use class) can be created without planning permission in this area.

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Selective LicensingNot in effect

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Additional HMO LicensingNot in effect

Article 4 directions cover parts of Wiltshire. The exact street-level coverage varies — confirm with the council before exchanging.

Planning information is for guidance only. Always verify with the local planning authority before purchasing. Data correct as of April 2026.

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