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Amesbury

England / South West / Wiltshire / Amesbury

About

Amesbury is a historic town in Wiltshire, located near the River Avon and just a short distance from the iconic Stonehenge. The area is known for its rich archaeological heritage, with evidence of settlements dating back to the Mesolithic period. Amesbury Abbey and the Church of St. Mary and St. Melor are notable landmarks, reflecting the town’s medieval past. The town serves as a gateway to the Stonehenge and Avebury World Heritage Site, attracting visitors interested in ancient history.

The town has a mix of residential areas, local shops, and amenities, providing a practical base for both residents and tourists. The surrounding countryside offers walking trails and open spaces, including the Woodford Valley and Salisbury Plain. Amesbury’s proximity to Salisbury and the A303 makes it a convenient location for travel. The area balances its historical significance with modern-day functionality, catering to a range of needs.

Area overview

On average Amesbury has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 17.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Amesbury is £52,800 per year. There are 5 schools in Amesbury: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
17.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Amesbury Population
12,997
Population density
541 per km²

Demographics

British
11,641
89.55%
Other White
406
3.12%
Other Asian
167
1.28%
African
160
1.23%
Other
105
0.81%
Total population: 13,000

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
1,705
31.95%
Owns outright
1,531
28.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
682
12.78%
Other social rented
569
10.66%
Social rents from council
470
8.81%
Total households: 5,336

Property prices in Amesbury

Based on 190 recent sales, the median property price is £312,850 in Amesbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £71,500 up to £732,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached68£411,000
Flats18£145,000
Semi-Detached63£300,000
Terraced41£265,000

10 years price trend in Amesbury

All postcodes in Amesbury

SP47NB

Earls Court Road

SP47QE

Burwood Close

SP47XT

Shears Drive

SP47YE

Barnard Field

SP47YN

Salisbury Road

SP40EL

Amesbury

SP47BH

Amesbury

SP47HT

Parsonage Road

SP47NP

Cherry Tree Way

SP47QD

Bramley Way

SP47RP

Lawrence Close

SP47SS

Boscombe Road

SP47SU

Jaggard View

SP47UG

Bonnewe Rise

SP47XY

Shears Drive

SP47AE

Alanbrook Close

SP47AH

Cold Harbour

SP47AP

Countess Road

SP47DA

Stonehenge Road

SP47DU

Stockport Avenue

SP47FQ

Penny Lane

SP47LL

Porton Road

SP47LX

Antrobus Road

SP47PN

St Annes Close

SP47PR

Bungalow Park

SP47PY

James Road

SP47QU

Heyford Close

SP47QY

Raleigh Crescent

SP47YG

Keel Close

SP47YX

Flower Lane

SP47ZE

Salisbury Road

SP47AB

Hillview Close

SP47DJ

Attwater Avenue

SP47EW

London Road

SP47FU

Salisbury Street

SP47GD

Great Amber Way

SP47GF

Goldie Drive

SP47JF

Abbess Close

SP47LW

Bawdsey Road

SP47QJ

Coniston Close

SP47QR

Virginia Close

SP47RB

Boscombe Road

SP47RH

Flit Croft

SP47SB

Boscombe Road

SP47TL

Geneville Rise

SP47WQ

Archers Way

SP47XF

Diddledown Road

SP47EP

London Road

SP47ES

Church Street

SP47GE

Eleanor Drive

SP47NL

Finnis Road

SP47NS

Devereux Road

SP47RJ

Tucker Close

SP47TN

Countess Road

SP47ZD

Salisbury Road

SP47GS

Bonnewe Rise

SP47AT

Countess Road

SP47AU

Mills Way

SP47DW

Carleton Place

SP47DX

London Road

SP47ET

High Street

SP47FW

Dunford Close

SP47HE

Flower Lane

SP47HH

Flower Lane

SP47SJ

Butterfield Drive

SP47UE

Tempest Road

SP47WN

Pointers Way

SP47JQ

Boscombe Road

SP47EA

Amesbury

SP47EX

Church Street

SP47FP

Stockport Avenue

SP47GA

Bungalow Park

SP47JS

Allington Way

SP47LQ

Amesbury

SP47LS

Beacon Close

SP47BD

Holloway Close

SP47EG

Beacon Close

SP47JE

Flower Lane

SP47JJ

Allington Way

SP47NZ

Banting Close

SP47QL

Purvis Close

SP47UN

Matthews Road

SP47YW

Knapp Close

SP47DB

High Street

SP47DH

Carleton Place

SP47DQ

High Street

SP47GN

Salisbury Road

SP47JG

Boscombe Road

SP47ND

Antrobus Road

SP47PG

Lyndhurst Road

SP47SZ

Amesbury Road

SP47TT

Beauchamp Drive

SP47XW

Nevill Close

SP47ZG

Salisbury Road

SP47EE

London Road

SP47FX

Dunford Close

SP47JY

Main Road

SP47QN

Coopers Close

SP47TS

Beauchamp Drive

SP47TU

Carlton Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.