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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

SN81JJ

Back Lane

SN81UL

Edwards Meadow

SN81UR

Hawkins Meadow

SN84DG

Granham Hill

SN49NN

Mill Lane

SN81ZZ

Hyde Lane

SN81QG

The Layby

SN81RE

Green Street

SN81UW

Benson Close

SN84HN

West Manton

SN84BT

George Lane

SN81QJ

Marlborough West

SN81HT

Chandlers Yard

SN84DU

Marlborough West

SN81PP

St Nicholas Yard

SN81PS

Bath Road

SN84HP

School Lane

SN81QF

Gunsite Road

SN84AT

Upper Churchfields

SN84AS

Cherry Orchard

SN81UG

Falkner Close

SN84PG

Forge Close

SN84EB

Lockeridge Lane

SN84NB

Marlborough West

SN81UH

Sorley Close

SN81NG

Kennet Place

SN84HS

Bath Road

SN84BS

George Lane

SN49NH

Marlborough West

SN81JP

Hyde Lane

SN84BZ

Marlborough West

SN84AA

St Margarets Cottages

SN84EF

Marlborough West

SN89DE

Hyde Lane

SN81RH

Swindon Road

SN81PB

Bath Road

SN84DZ

Marlborough West

SN81HG

High Street

SN81RU

Green Street

SN84EJ

Marlborough West

SN81LB

Cardigan Road

SN84DQ

Marlborough West

SN84BU

George Lane

SN84EN

Old Meadow Cottages

SN84EP

Marlborough West

SN81NY

The Parade

SN81JF

Kingsbury Square

SN81LZ

High Street

SN84FG

Marlborough West

Data Sources

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