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Marlborough West

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 57 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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Marlborough West Population

6,418

Population density

80.8 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

23.06(-30%)

Anti-social behaviour

12(-21%)

Shoplifting

10.91(+64%)

Criminal damage and arson

9.04(+39%)

Public order

7.32(+11%)

South West average

Demographics

British

5,761

89.81%

Other White

251

3.91%

Irish

0.97%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.95%

Chinese

0.81%

Total population: 6,415

Economics

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

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 71 recent sales, the median property price is £460,000 in Marlborough West area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £1,100,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	24	£687,500	£433,625	£500,000	£792,500	£874,950
Flats	17	£150,000	£125,000	£135,000	£267,500	£524,000
Semi-Detached	9	£465,000	£194,000	£325,000	£495,000	£778,518
Terraced	21	£350,000	£180,000	£272,500	£480,000	£707,500

10 years median price trend in Marlborough West

All postcodes in Marlborough West

SN81JR

Hyde Lane

SN49NJ

Marlborough West

SN84ER

Forge Lane

SN84FH

Manor Yard

SN81HG

High Street

SN81PA

Bath Road

SN81PD

Marlborough West

SN81US

College Fields

SN81UA

College Fields

SN84DG

Granham Hill

SN84EL

Overton Road

SN84FJ

Canning Place

SN84FN

Frees Avenue

SN89FF

Hyde Lane

SN89GF

Marlborough West

SN81DS

New Road

SN81LZ

High Street

SN81UH

Sorley Close

SN84ET

Forge Lane

SN89GG

Marlborough West

SN81QB

Priest Acre

SN81QY

Chapel Cottages

SN81EW

Cromwell Court

SN81QE

Marlborough West

SN81TR

Macneice Drive

SN83ZJ

Hyde Lane

SN89GP

Marlborough West

SN81EU

Hilliers Yard

SN81JA

Kingsbury Street

SN81RD

Beckhampton Road

SN84BS

George Lane

SN81HZ

Kingsbury Street

SN81TP

Farrar Drive

SN81UD

Edwards Meadow

SN84AJ

Isbury Road

SN84BT

George Lane

SN84FG

Marlborough West

SN84DZ

Marlborough West

SN81AH

New Road

SN81QX

South Street

SN84HP

School Lane

SN84EJ

Marlborough West

SN84YU

Charles Wood Close

SN89EF

Hyde Lane

SN81HN

High Street

SN81ND

Russell Square

SN81RP

Downs Lane

SN84LU

New Town

SN81UE

Irving Way

SN89GB

Hyde Lane

SN81XG

River Park

SN81RE

Green Street

SN81TN

Hughes Close

SN83XH

Hyde Lane

SN84EA

Cross Roads

SN84HW

High Street

SN81AA

High Street

SN84HF

Old Beasants

SN81AW

The Green

SN81UR

Hawkins Meadow

SN81PZ

New Cottages

SN81QA

Priest Acre Cottages

SN84EZ

Overton Cottages

SN89GJ

Marlborough West

SN81JN

Hyde Lane

SN81LA

Cross Lane

SN81PL

Taylors Lane

SN81PQ

Old Rickyard

SN81TU

Tennyson Close

SN84HR

Bridge Street

SN84WQ

Robert Usher Drive

SN89DD

Hyde Lane

SN89EA

Hyde Lane

SN89EN

Hyde Lane

SN81HF

High Street

SN81TT

Dando Drive

SN89DE

Hyde Lane

SN89FX

Hyde Lane

SN81EL

Chantry Lane

SN81HL

Wellington Place

SN84DL

Culvermead Close

SN89GA

Hyde Lane

SN81PY

Church Lane

SN84AX

Granham Hill

SN84HY

Stanbrook Close

SN84YW

William Merriman Road

SN81PP

St Nicholas Yard

SN81PU

Bath Road

SN81QJ

Marlborough West

SN81RU

Green Street

SN81AG

Angel Yard

SN81HQ

High Street

SN81HW

High Street

SN81LN

High Street

SN81RQ

Marlborough West

SN81PG

Taylors Green

SN81PS

Bath Road

SN81TJ

Morris Road

SN81JZ

Cross Lane

SN81TL

Betjeman Road

Data Sources

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

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

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Crime per 1,000 population

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