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Area guide · Wiltshire

Living in Broad Blunsdon

A snapshot of life in Broad Blunsdon, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Broad Blunsdon is a village in Wiltshire, South West with a population of 6,507. The average house price is £320,292 and the overall crime rate is 69.0 per 1,000 residents.

Where Broad Blunsdon ranks

Population

6,507

Avg House Price

£320,292

Crime Rate

69.0/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

492 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£32,921

Median Age

41.3

House Prices (2025)

No house sales were recorded directly in Broad Blunsdon. The figures below are sourced from Swindon (Swindon), the nearest area with available Land Registry data.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Broad Blunsdon's detached homes (£459,294) command roughly 3.1× the price of a flat (£147,706).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Broad Blunsdon prices have risen 34% over the last 9 years (£239,912 → £320,292).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£459,294£425,000700
Semi-Detached£302,946£300,000833
Terraced£248,792£240,0001188
Flat£147,706£145,000420

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Broad Blunsdon is 69.0 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Broad Blunsdon: violent crime (41% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools2
Primary2
Secondary0
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Abbey Farm Educate Together PrimaryPrimaryNo rating available
St Leonard's Church of England Primary AcademyPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Broad Blunsdon averages 492 Mbps — 392% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Broad Blunsdon homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 68.8% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score71.8
% Rated C or Above68.8%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,082

Demographics & Economy

Population6,507
Median Age41.3
Median Household Income£32,921
Employment Rate63%
Owner Occupied63.7%
Degree-Level Qualified27.9%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Broad Blunsdon?
The average house price in Broad Blunsdon is £320,292 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Broad Blunsdon?
The most affordable entry point in Broad Blunsdon is a flat, with an average price of £147,706.
Is Broad Blunsdon a safe place to live?
Broad Blunsdon has a recorded crime rate of 69.0 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Broad Blunsdon?
Broad Blunsdon has 2 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Broad Blunsdon?
Average broadband download speeds in Broad Blunsdon are around 492 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 99.2% of premises.
How big is Broad Blunsdon?
Broad Blunsdon is a settlement in Wiltshire with a population of approximately 6,507.

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