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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 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
57
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
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

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 69 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 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£700,000
Flats17£150,000
Semi-Detached8£457,500
Terraced21£350,000

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

SN81YU

Hyde Lane

SN83UR

Hyde Lane

SN84AR

Cherry Orchard

SN81PX

Bath Road

SN81RA

Bray Street

SN81RG

Church Walk

SN84LX

Boreham Cottages

SN81NG

Kennet Place

SN81UW

Benson Close

SN84HT

Bergamot Close

SN89FN

Hyde Lane

SN81LW

High Street

SN81QD

Bath Road

SN81RJ

Longfields

SN84AB

Salisbury Road

SN84EN

Old Meadow Cottages

SN84ES

Grange Cottages

SN49NW

Manor Farm Cottages

SN81DU

Free's Avenue

SN81HD

High Street

SN81NY

The Parade

SN81QG

The Layby

SN81ZZ

Hyde Lane

SN84AY

Upper Isbury

SN81NE

The Parade

SN81QN

Chestnut Cottages

SN84AS

Cherry Orchard

SN84HL

Manton Drove

SN84PQ

George Lane

SN81RF

High Street

SN84DH

Granham Close

SN84EH

Sunnyside

SN81NU

Kennet Mews

SN49NH

Marlborough West

SN49NQ

Marlborough West

SN81HU

Kingsbury Street

SN81TW

Davies Close

SN81JQ

Silverless Street

SN81QF

Gunsite Road

SN81TS

Aubrey Close

SN81TZ

Thomson Way

SN84BZ

Marlborough West

SN84HQ

Preshute Lane

SN81LT

High Street

SN81PN

Taylors Lane

SN81QH

Marlborough West

SN84EF

Marlborough West

SN81NB

Marlborough West

SN81QU

Beckhampton Road

Data Sources

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