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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 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

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

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

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 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)

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	23	£690,000	£416,500	£470,000	£795,000	£877,300
Flats	19	£160,000	£125,000	£139,500	£268,250	£478,000
Semi-Detached	9	£465,000	£194,000	£355,000	£600,000	£730,000
Terraced	22	£320,000	£186,200	£252,125	£455,000	£578,250

10 years median price trend in Marlborough West

All postcodes in Marlborough West

SN84YW

William Merriman Road

SN84EE

Rhyls Cottages

SN84DL

Culvermead Close

SN81QX

South Street

SN81HZ

Kingsbury Street

SN81NB

Marlborough West

SN83XH

Hyde Lane

SN81QQ

Marlborough West

SN84AH

Salisbury Road

SN81PQ

Old Rickyard

SN49NJ

Marlborough West

SN84AB

Salisbury Road

SN81PA

Bath Road

SN81QN

Chestnut Cottages

SN81NL

Bath Road

SN89DD

Hyde Lane

SN49ET

Old Dairy Lane

SN81DS

New Road

SN81AW

The Green

SN84BN

Van Diemens Close

SN81DL

The Common

SN81PL

Taylors Lane

SN89FJ

Hyde Lane

SN81AG

Angel Yard

SN81EU

Hilliers Yard

SN84AU

Orchard Road

SN84HW

High Street

SN89FX

Hyde Lane

SN84ED

Meadow Rise

SN81PN

Taylors Lane

SN81NZ

Marlborough West

SN49NF

Meux Cottages

SN84BX

George Lane

SN81NH

River Park

SN84HB

Free's Avenue

SN84BY

George Lane

SN81UD

Edwards Meadow

SN84HQ

Preshute Lane

SN81QW

Marlborough West

SN81JR

Hyde Lane

SN84AD

Salisbury Road

SN81HN

High Street

SN81JU

Leaze Road

SN81TR

Macneice Drive

SN84LU

New Town

SN81JD

Marlborough West

SN81HW

High Street

SN84FN

Frees Avenue

SN81JQ

Silverless Street

SN81TN

Hughes Close

SN89EN

Hyde Lane

SN81ED

St Johns Mews

SN81NU

Kennet Mews

SN81QS

Frog Lane

SN81EN

Cromwell Mews

SN81RF

High Street

SN81RP

Downs Lane

SN84DN

Granham Hill

SN81RA

Bray Street

SN81US

College Fields

SN84AJ

Isbury Road

SN84DE

Ducks Meadow

SN84HR

Bridge Street

SN89GD

Hyde Lane

SN84DJ

Treacle Bolley

SN81HQ

High Street

SN81PT

Bath Road

SN81AE

Riding School Yard

SN84ES

Grange Cottages

SN89GG

Marlborough West

SN81AP

Oxford Street

SN81TL

Betjeman Road

SN84FJ

Canning Place

SN89GB

Hyde Lane

SN81PD

Marlborough West

SN81RQ

Marlborough West

SN89FS

Hyde Lane

SN81UQ

Sassoon Walk

SN81UA

College Fields

SN81RR

Manton Hollow

SN89FN

Hyde Lane

SN81QB

Priest Acre

SN81AH

New Road

SN89FF

Hyde Lane

SN84EX

Marlborough West

SN84EW

Rookery Meadow

SN81QU

Beckhampton Road

SN84EZ

Overton Cottages

SN84EG

Marlborough West

SN84AX

Granham Hill

SN89EA

Hyde Lane

SN81UB

Jefferies Close

SN89EU

Hyde Lane

SN81YU

Hyde Lane

SN89GF

Marlborough West

SN89GA

Hyde Lane

SN84ET

Forge Lane

SN81NJ

Bath Road

SN81LW

High Street

SN81EL

Chantry Lane

Data Sources

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

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

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Crime per 1,000 population

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