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Amesbury West

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About

Amesbury West ward covers the western portion of the town of Amesbury, situated on the River Avon. The area is largely residential, with housing developments from various eras providing homes for a community with strong local connections. The ward includes local shopping parades and schools, serving the daily needs of its residents. Its landscape is characterised by the gentle chalk river valley, with open spaces leading towards the surrounding countryside.

The ward is directly adjacent to the vast military training area of Salisbury Plain, which influences local life. Stonehenge, the prehistoric monument, lies just outside the ward's boundary to the west. The presence of these significant landscapes means the area often serves as a base for visitors and military personnel. The built environment is functional, with a focus on community facilities and practical amenities for town living.

Area overview

On average Amesbury West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 20.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Amesbury West is £59,989 per year. There are 3 schools in Amesbury West: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Amesbury West is home to around 5,910 people, with a population density of about 390.5 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
20.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Amesbury West Population
5,910
Population density
390.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
44.33(+34%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.64(+37%)
Public order
11.68(+77%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.63(+33%)
Shoplifting
7.11(+7%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,443
92.08%
Other White
148
2.5%
African
59
1%
Other Asian
46
0.78%
Indian
39
0.66%
Total population: 5,911

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,195
23.84%
No qualifications
1,098
21.9%
Level 3 (A level)
876
17.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
768
15.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
623
12.43%
Total 16+ residents: 5,013

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
960
36.41%
Owns with a mortgage
630
23.89%
Social rents from council
380
14.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
344
13.05%
Other social rented
225
8.53%
Total households: 2,637

Property prices in Amesbury West

Based on 71 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in Amesbury West area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,500 up to £732,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Amesbury West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Amesbury West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£394,000
Flats13£130,000
Semi-Detached18£286,250
Terraced17£260,000

10 years median price trend in Amesbury West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Amesbury West.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.