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Marlborough West

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About

Marlborough West ward encompasses the western half of the historic market town of Marlborough, set within the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area includes residential streets, local shops, and the notable Marlborough College grounds, which contribute to its character. The ward extends into the surrounding rural landscape, incorporating farmland and parts of the River Kennet valley.

The town's broad High Street, one of the widest in England, forms a central feature, lined with a mix of independent businesses and historic buildings. The area is defined by its proximity to ancient landmarks like the Marlborough Mound, a prehistoric tumulus within the college grounds. Local governance focuses on the balance between the town's needs and the conservation of its surrounding downland environment.

Area overview

On average Marlborough West has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marlborough West is £56,603 per year. There are 5 schools in Marlborough West: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good). Marlborough West is home to around 6,418 people, with a population density of about 80.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Marlborough West Population
6,418
Population density
80.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.28(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.24(-11%)
Shoplifting
9.82(+49%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.1(+25%)
Public order
6.39(-2%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,761
89.81%
Other White
251
3.91%
Irish
62
0.97%
White and Asian (mixed)
61
0.95%
Chinese
52
0.81%
Total population: 6,415

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,192
42.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
987
19.18%
Level 3 (A level)
687
13.35%
No qualifications
595
11.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
356
6.92%
Total 16+ residents: 5,146

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,095
44.64%
Owns with a mortgage
525
21.4%
Private landlord or letting agency
367
14.96%
Other social rented
251
10.23%
Other forms of private rent
148
6.03%
Total households: 2,453

Property prices in Marlborough West

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £415,000 in Marlborough West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Marlborough West 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 Marlborough West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£690,000
Flats19£160,000
Semi-Detached9£465,000
Terraced22£320,000

10 years median price trend in Marlborough West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marlborough West.

All postcodes in Marlborough West

SN81EW

Cromwell Court

SN81RS

Marlborough West

SN81QR

Beckhampton Road

SN81DU

Free's Avenue

SN84EU

Knights Close

SN84HJ

Manton Close

SN81PY

Church Lane

SN84DF

Glebe Meadows

SN81RB

Bray Street

SN84LY

Knights Close

SN89GP

Marlborough West

SN81LA

Cross Lane

SN81ND

Russell Square

SN89GJ

Marlborough West

SN84DY

Marlborough West

SN81TH

Golding Avenue

SN81NP

The Parade

SN81TT

Dando Drive

SN84AF

Cherry Orchard

SN81NR

Bath Road

SN81HD

High Street

SN84HL

Manton Drove

SN84WQ

Robert Usher Drive

SN81TZ

Thomson Way

SN84HH

High Street

SN81PU

Bath Road

SN89FH

Hyde Lane

SN81JL

Hyde Lane

SN84HT

Bergamot Close

SN84EL

Overton Road

SN81JN

Hyde Lane

SN84EQ

Marlborough West

SN81QA

Priest Acre Cottages

SN81JZ

Cross Lane

SN84YU

Charles Wood Close

SN81JX

St Johns Close

SN84AY

Upper Isbury

SN84HA

The Elms

SN81TP

Farrar Drive

SN81PG

Taylors Green

SN84AR

Cherry Orchard

SN81NQ

Pewsey Road

SN83UR

Hyde Lane

SN81JE

Kingsbury Street

SN84DD

Lower Churchfields

SN84LX

Boreham Cottages

SN81HF

High Street

SN81BE

Hilliers Yard

SN81TW

Davies Close

SN84ER

Forge Lane

SN84DH

Granham Close

SN84HD

Peacock

SN81RD

Beckhampton Road

SN81QL

Marlborough West

SN81QT

Beckhampton Road

SN81HU

Kingsbury Street

SN89DL

Hyde Lane

SN81TJ

Morris Road

SN84HY

Stanbrook Close

SN84PH

Manor Farm Court

SN49NL

The Beeches

SN49NG

Marlborough West

SN84HF

Old Beasants

SN81HL

Wellington Place

SN81QY

Chapel Cottages

SN81RG

Church Walk

SN81NS

Kennet Place

SN81LT

High Street

SN84EA

Cross Roads

SN81QD

Bath Road

SN81TU

Tennyson Close

SN81JA

Kingsbury Street

SN81NA

Figgins Lane

SN81QH

Marlborough West

SN81UF

Shakespeare Drive

SN81XG

River Park

SN81JG

Kingsbury Terrace

SN81RJ

Longfields

SN81PZ

New Cottages

SN89EF

Hyde Lane

SN81LN

High Street

SN84HE

Southfield

SN81UP

Thomson Way

SN49NQ

Marlborough West

SN84FH

Manor Yard

SN81QZ

Trusloe Cottages

SN81PX

Bath Road

SN81TS

Aubrey Close

SN49NW

Manor Farm Cottages

SN83ZJ

Hyde Lane

SN81QE

Marlborough West

SN81AF

Alma Place

SN81FE

Marlborough West

SN81UE

Irving Way

SN81AA

High Street

SN81NN

Bath Road

SN84PQ

George Lane

SN84EH

Sunnyside

SN84EY

Church Lane

SN81NE

The Parade

Data Sources

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