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About

The Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton area comprises a cluster of villages set within the South Gloucestershire countryside. The landscape is defined by rolling fields, small woodlands, and the Little Avon River. Settlement is focused around historic village cores, with residential development extending outward. Agriculture remains a visible part of the local environment, with mixed farming on the surrounding land. The area is connected by a network of narrow lanes linking the communities to each other and to larger towns.

A notable local landmark is the prominent spire of St. Mary's Church in Charfield. Wickwar is known for its former brewery buildings and a traditional high street with stone-built properties. Iron Acton's history is tied to its medieval manor house and the historic ironworking suggested by its name. The area offers access to rural footpaths, including routes along the river valleys. Local facilities are centred within each village, serving the surrounding residential population.

Area overview

On average Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 6.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton is £65,373 per year. There are 8 schools in Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton: 8 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton is home to around 8,756 people, with a population density of about 154.6 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
47
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton Population
8,756
Population density
154.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
23.18(-31%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.94(-60%)
Burglary
5.48(+97%)
Other theft
5.37(-5%)
Public order
4.23(-35%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
8,269
94.41%
Other White
174
1.99%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
42
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
38
0.43%
Irish
37
0.42%
Total population: 8,759

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,603
35.88%
Level 3 (A level)
1,344
18.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,173
16.17%
No qualifications
911
12.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
670
9.24%
Total 16+ residents: 7,254

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,285
39.42%
Owns with a mortgage
1,282
39.33%
Other social rented
263
8.07%
Private landlord or letting agency
263
8.07%
Other forms of private rent
77
2.36%
Total households: 3,260

Property prices in Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton

Median price£445,000
Price per sq ft£352
Sales (last 12 months)79
Typical range (middle 50%)£333K – £553K

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £445,000 (about £352 per square foot) in Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton area, with individual transactions ranging from £76,000 up to £1,387,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached38£512,500£376
Semi-Detached32£382,500£344
Terraced6£300,000£332
Flats3£232,500£177

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£362,500£282,500£295,000
2017£410,000£293,500£230,500
2018£444,998£281,000£263,000
2019£445,000£300,000£320,500
2020£436,250£298,750£277,250
2021£460,000£304,998£280,000
2022£534,995£329,498£292,500
2023£549,150£354,000£292,000
2024£495,000£375,000£320,000
2025£529,000£375,000£285,000
2026£468,000£338,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279£233£254
2017£301£270£242
2018£302£255£266
2019£299£274£261
2020£318£273£265
2021£336£300£245
2022£374£380£271
2023£400£329£289
2024£374£342£322
2025£378£350£320
2026£356£316
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton

Is Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton safe?

Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton records about 47 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton?

The median sale price in Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton is £445,000 (about £352 per square foot) based on 79 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton?

Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton has 8 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton?

Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton sits around rank 23,681 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton?

The average household income in Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton is around £65,373 per year, and 7% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton

GL128TN

Manor Lane

GL128TJ

Orchard Close

GL128TS

Old Manor Close

GL128JB

The Downs

BS379AA

Northmead Lane

GL128PR

Sodbury Road

BS379TQ

The Green

GL128BB

Kites Nest Cottages

BS379XR

Mission Road

GL128TU

Katherine Close

GL128LW

Amberley Way

GL128BT

Tortworth Road

GL128DD

Green Lane

BS377LQ

North Road

GL128SZ

Charfield Green

BS375NQ

Dean Road

BS377EW

Weavers Lane

BS379UG

High Street

BS377NA

Wotton Road

BS379US

Chilwood Close

GL128NT

Sodbury Road

GL128FS

Wilcox Gardens

BS379XE

Wotton Road

GL128LU

Woodlands Road

GL128PJ

Inglestone Road

BS379XP

Dyer's Lane

GL128TB

Manor Lane

GL128NX

Sodbury Road

GL128TZ

Severn Close

BS379TH

Fairview Terrace

GL128TW

Manor Lane

BS377QP

Kings Field

BS379TN

Latteridge Lane

BS377NY

Engine Common Lane

BS375AA

Yate Road

BS377LU

Patch Elm Lane

GL128SR

Wotton Road

BS377QL

Tanhouse Lane

GL128AR

The Green

GL128AE

Follet Close

GL128EF

Cowslip Way

BS377LX

Wotton Road

BS377QU

Gifford Close

GL128AU

Jubilee Lane

GL128AZ

Bristol Road

BS375NG

Armstrong Way

GL128LP

Amberley Way

BS377QQ

Berrows Mead

GL128LX

Canters Leaze

BS379XN

Chaingate Lane

BS379XQ

Wotton Road

GL128BG

Ducie Close

BS377BF

Waverley Close

BS379UT

Algars Drive

BS379XA

Wotton Road

BS375QX

Lavenham Road

BS379TP

Latteridge Road

GL128AH

New Cottages

GL128HX

The Drive

GL128HU

Knapp Lane

GL128TP

Wotton Road

BS379TX

Church Lane

GL128PA

Sodbury Road

GL128SJ

Elbury View

GL128TA

Manor Lane

GL128JD

The Downs

GL128EU

Kestrel Road

BS377LH

The British

GL128HQ

Charfield

BS379TU

Folly Road

BS375JJ

Bridge Road

GL128AB

Bristol Road

GL128NN

Back Lane

GL128JZ

West End

GL128SN

Station Close

BS377LD

Broad Lane

GL128BE

Bagstone Road

GL128HT

Woodland Road

BS377PZ

Tanhouse Lane

GL128FA

Isaac Close

GL128HW

Meadow Road

GL128HH

Tortworth Road

BS377QG

New Road

GL128UB

Kings Meadow

BS377QB

Lime Kiln Road

BS377QN

Bury Hill Lane

GL128PE

Green Lane

BS379XT

Dyers Lane

GL128SY

Station Road

GL128NS

Poplar Lane

GL128HB

Damery Lane

BS377PU

Engine Common Lane

BS377LW

North Road

GL128LD

West End

GL128UA

Thames Close

GL128BH

The Burltons

GL128SW

Station Road

GL128FG

Poskett Way

GL128NH

Inglestone Road

BS375QT

Lavenham Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.