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Great Wishford, Woodford Valley & Porton

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About

The Great Wishford, Woodford Valley & Porton area in Wiltshire is characterised by its rural landscape and historic villages. Great Wishford lies near the River Wylye, known for its traditional thatched cottages and the annual Oak Apple Day celebration. Woodford Valley stretches along the River Avon, with picturesque hamlets and farmland. Porton, to the east, is more modern, home to the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Porton Down science park.

The area blends countryside with scientific research, offering a mix of quiet village life and employment hubs. Walking routes along the rivers and through the chalk downlands are popular. The proximity to Salisbury provides access to amenities while maintaining a rural feel. The landscape includes water meadows, woodland, and open fields, typical of Wiltshire’s countryside.

Area overview

On average Great Wishford, Woodford Valley & Porton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 33 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Great Wishford, Woodford Valley & Porton is £54,600 per year. There are 6 schools in Great Wishford, Woodford Valley & Porton: 6 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

2/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

10/10

Social housing

9.4%

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Great Wishford, Woodford Valley & Porton Population

6,392

Population density

56.1 per km²

Demographics

British

6,057

94.79%

Other White

1.55%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.58%

Irish

0.56%

Other Asian

0.44%

Total population: 6,390

Housing

Owns outright

1,219

45.01%

Owns with a mortgage

786

29.03%

Private landlord or letting agency

296

10.93%

Social rents from council

213

7.87%

Other forms of private rent

138

5.1%

Total households: 2,708

Property prices in Great Wishford, Woodford Valley & Porton

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £446,250 in Great Wishford, Woodford Valley & Porton area, with individual transactions ranging from £61,740 up to £1,670,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	43	£568,000	£304,000	£394,000	£685,000	£783,300
Flats	1	£197,500	£197,500	£197,500	£197,500	£197,500
Semi-Detached	19	£357,500	£75,924	£275,000	£417,500	£518,000
Terraced	7	£300,000	£199,400	£217,500	£367,500	£427,500

10 years price trend in Great Wishford, Woodford Valley & Porton

All postcodes in Great Wishford, Woodford Valley & Porton

SP40EP

Amesbury Road

SP40HG

The Croft

SP40LT

The Limes

SP40LW

Winterslow Road

SP46HS

Hurdcott Lane

SP46PA

Great Wishford, Woodford Valley & Porton

SP47BS

Great Wishford, Woodford Valley & Porton

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Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail