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Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton

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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
46
Deprivation level
4/10
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
24.55(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.28(-58%)
Public order
5.03(-24%)
Other theft
4.11(-27%)
Burglary
3.65(+34%)
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%
Private landlord or letting agency
263
8.07%
Other social rented
263
8.07%
Other forms of private rent
77
2.36%
Total households: 3,260

Property prices in Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £430,500 in Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton area, with individual transactions ranging from £128,000 up to £1,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton 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 Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached53£515,000
Semi-Detached24£338,000
Terraced7£320,000

10 years median price trend in Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton.

All postcodes in Charfield, Wickwar & Iron Acton

GL128PE

Green Lane

GL128TX

Hawthorn Close

BS379TF

Bristol Road

GL128EU

Kestrel Road

GL128SN

Station Close

GL128SU

Horsford Road

BS377QN

Bury Hill Lane

GL128AZ

Bristol Road

GL128FR

Tanner Way

GL128HB

Damery Lane

GL128JD

The Downs

GL128SX

May Grove

GL128SY

Station Road

BS377BJ

The Acorns

BS377NY

Engine Common Lane

BS379UL

High Street

GL128AH

New Cottages

GL128FD

Summer View

BS377LP

Tanhouse Lane

BS379XE

Wotton Road

BS375AH

Armstrong Way

BS375NN

Churchward Road

BS375NQ

Dean Road

BS377LW

North Road

BS377QB

Lime Kiln Road

BS379TY

Lark's Lane

BS379XR

Mission Road

GL128AR

The Green

GL128AW

Abbotside

GL128TG

Wotton Road

GL128UF

The Sidings

GL128LS

Woodlands Road

GL128TB

Manor Lane

GL128FB

Pennington Road

GL128HJ

Wotton Road

GL128LE

Church Lane

GL128NQ

North Street

BS375GW

Armstrong Way

BS379TJ

Latteridge Road

GL128TJ

Orchard Close

BS379TN

Latteridge Lane

BS379XB

Wotton Road

GL128FS

Wilcox Gardens

GL128PH

Inglestone Road

BS377LH

The British

BS377PX

Engine Common Lane

BS377PZ

Tanhouse Lane

BS379TX

Church Lane

GL128BA

Bristol Road

GL128FG

Poskett Way

BS377PY

The Grove

BS379TE

Station Road

BS379XP

Dyer's Lane

GL128AS

Heathend Cottages

GL128LT

Woodlands Road

BS379XW

Dyer's Lane

BS379XT

Dyers Lane

BS377LJ

North Road

BS377LZ

Wotton Road

BS379UN

Holly Hill

BS379XJ

Chaingate Lane

BS377QU

Gifford Close

BS379AA

Northmead Lane

GL128NR

Sodbury Road

GL128TF

Newtown

GL128TZ

Severn Close

GL128FF

Poskett Way

GL128TL

Manor Lane

BS375JL

Yate Road

BS375QZ

Waverley Road

BS377EX

Feltmakers Lane

BS375AA

Yate Road

BS375NA

The Oaklands Business Park

BS379TP

Latteridge Road

BS375ND

Dean Road

BS377LR

Manor Road

BS379XH

Wotton Road

BS377QL

Tanhouse Lane

BS379TW

Latteridge Road

BS379UQ

High Street

GL128AF

Charfield

GL128EX

New Street

GL128NP

High Street

GL128PG

Sodbury Road

GL128TE

Berkeley Close

GL128UB

Kings Meadow

BS375QR

Waverley Road

BS379YA

Yate Road

GL128FH

Midland View

GL128PR

Sodbury Road

GL128SZ

Charfield Green

GL128TW

Manor Lane

BS375NH

Dean Road

BS377LT

Patch Elm Lane

BS379XS

Dyers Lane

GL128AG

Townwell

GL128LN

Little Bristol Lane

GL128BE

Bagstone Road

GL128SR

Wotton Road

BS377NF

Frampton Cotterell

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.