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Avon Valley

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About

The Avon Valley ward encompasses a largely rural expanse in eastern Wiltshire, centred on the River Avon and its tributaries. The area includes several villages such as Durrington, Bulford, and Figheldean, alongside significant areas of military land associated with the Salisbury Plain Training Area. The landscape is characterised by chalk downland, river meadows, and areas of woodland, with agriculture playing a key role in the local economy.

A notable feature is the presence of ancient sites, including the Stonehenge Cursus and numerous Bronze Age barrows, which dot the chalk uplands. The ward's settlements often have a close connection to the military, with substantial housing for service personnel. The River Avon itself provides a consistent watercourse through this part of the county, influencing the pattern of settlement and land use.

Area overview

On average Avon Valley has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Avon Valley is £68,858 per year. There are 3 schools in Avon Valley: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Avon Valley is home to around 6,320 people, with a population density of about 62.8 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Avon Valley Population
6,320
Population density
62.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.13(+14%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.14(+8%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.49(0%)
Other theft
5.54(-2%)
Public order
4.59(-30%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,251
83.1%
Other
220
3.48%
African
161
2.55%
Other White
131
2.07%
Other Asian
121
1.91%
Total population: 6,319

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,410
28.99%
Level 3 (A level)
1,149
23.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
778
16%
No qualifications
572
11.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
488
10.03%
Total 16+ residents: 4,863

Housing

Housing tenure

Other forms of private rent
731
34.86%
Owns outright
459
21.89%
Owns with a mortgage
421
20.08%
Private landlord or letting agency
221
10.54%
Other social rented
196
9.35%
Total households: 2,097

Property prices in Avon Valley

Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Avon Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,290 up to £2,500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Avon Valley 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 Avon Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£430,000
Flats2£282,500
Semi-Detached6£350,000
Terraced14£310,250

10 years median price trend in Avon Valley

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Avon Valley.

All postcodes in Avon Valley

SP48PH

Alanbrooke Road

SP48PR

Bingham Road

SP49QT

Horseshoe Villas

SP48GN

Arthur Road

SP49PT

Everleigh Road

SP48JX

Ablington

SP48JP

Pollen Close

SP48PY

The Packway

SP48JY

Ablington

SP48FN

Alexander Road

SP49QS

Walnut Close

SP48GH

Dickson Road

SP49RD

Old Post Office Lane

SN96DW

Field View

SN96AP

Water Lane

SP49PN

Avon Villas

SP48JS

Oak Lane

SP49PP

The Pound

SP49QZ

Salisbury Road

SP49PZ

Manor Cottages

SP48GJ

Arthur Road

SP48HS

Milston Road

SP48FY

Gorle Road

SP49PR

Chestnut Rise

SP48JJ

High Street

SP48HT

Church Road

SP48QH

Colquhoun Road

SP48NX

Gore Road

SP48NW

Willoughby Road

SP48FS

Horlock Road

SP48LY

Wells Close

SP48GF

Miller Road

SN96DX

Palmerston Meadow

SP49SY

Lower Road

SP49QJ

High Street

SP49RN

Harefield Crescent

SP48LG

Hill Top Close

SP48PD

Howard-Vyse Road

SP48AT

Netheravon Road

SP48HU

Milston Drove

SP48FQ

The Packway

SP49RU

Wains Way

SP48FD

The Packway

SP48GD

Bradbury Road

SP49PY

Avon Valley

SP49PU

Lower Street

SP48GB

Nelson Road

SN96BA

Avon Valley

SP48FB

The Causeway

SN96AN

Avon Valley

SN96AT

Enford Hill

SP49SQ

Avon Valley

SP48JA

Brigmerston

SP48FU

Glover Road

SP49RT

High Street

SP49QD

Whitmarsh Close

SP48QG

Bell Road

SP49QA

Avon Valley

SP48GL

Dixon Close

SP49RE

Wexland Avenue

SP49QH

Berry Close

SP48PF

Cocks Close

SN96DD

Long Street

SP49RX

Avon Valley

SP49RA

Salisbury Road

SP49SF

Milston Drove

SP48NT

Graham Square

SP49PQ

High Street

SP49QY

Downside Road

SN96AR

Enford Hill

SP48NU

Fargo Road

SP49RJ

Jacks Lodge

SN96AY

New Buildings

SN96AH

Chisenbury Court

SP48JZ

The Crescent

SP48PB

Lightfoot Road

SP49RF

Salisbury Road

SP48GA

Dougal Road

SP48FW

Cambridge Road

SP48PL

Alanbrooke Road

SP49QQ

Queensway

SP48GP

Church Road

SP48RE

Biddulph Road

SP48LU

Towell Road

SP48HZ

The Croft

SP49QB

Mill Road

SP49PS

Downs View Close

SP48PN

Fitzgibbon Square

SP48HY

Brigmerston Cottages

SN96BB

New Cottages

SP49QE

Hales Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.