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Mere & East Knoyle

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About

Mere & East Knoyle are neighbouring parishes in southwest Wiltshire, near the borders of Somerset and Dorset. The area is characterised by rolling chalk downland, mixed farmland, and small woodlands. Mere sits at the foot of the Mere Down escarpment, while East Knoyle lies to the west, known for its historic connections to architect Christopher Wren. The landscape includes the Stourhead estate, part of the National Trust, which features gardens and woodland.

The settlements are primarily rural, with stone-built cottages and farmhouses typical of the region. Mere has a small market town feel with local shops and services, while East Knoyle is more dispersed, with hamlets like Milton and Holloway. The area is crossed by walking routes, including the Macmillan Way and the ancient Ox Drove. Agriculture remains a key part of the local economy, alongside tourism linked to the Stourhead estate.

Area overview

On average Mere & East Knoyle has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Mere & East Knoyle is £44,600 per year. There are 4 schools in Mere & East Knoyle: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mere & East Knoyle Population
6,750
Population density
49 per km²

Demographics

British
6,450
95.56%
Other White
131
1.94%
Irish
53
0.79%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.3%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
20
0.3%
Total population: 6,750

Housing

Owns outright
1,425
46.37%
Owns with a mortgage
673
21.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
421
13.7%
Social rents from council
292
9.5%
Other social rented
124
4.04%
Total households: 3,073

Property prices in Mere & East Knoyle

Based on 90 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 in Mere & East Knoyle area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £2,146,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached50£473,500
Flats4£185,500
Semi-Detached17£357,500
Terraced19£343,000

10 years price trend in Mere & East Knoyle

All postcodes in Mere & East Knoyle

BA127JG

Back Lane

SP36DE

Mere & East Knoyle

SP36DF

Shaftesbury Road

SP36QW

Stop Street

SP79AJ

Mere & East Knoyle

SP79JH

Crate Lane

SP79JN

Crate Lane

BA126PG

Chapel Lane East

BA126LH

Mapperton Hill

BA126NX

Fantley Lane

BA126PE

Portnell's Lane

BA126PQ

Portnell's Lane

BA126QS

Stourton Lane

BA126QT

Butts Lane

BA126RD

Butts Lane

SP36EL

Stops Hill

SP79BQ

Berry Wood Lane

BA126NH

New Road

BA126RG

Church Road

SP79AD

Mere & East Knoyle

SP79AY

Mere & East Knoyle

SP79BJ

Mere & East Knoyle

SP79JU

Mere & East Knoyle

BA126BE

Southbrook Gardens

BA126DR

Angel Lane

BA126ET

Hazzards Hill

BA126JL

Castle Street

SP36BN

Martha's Lane

SP36BS

New Road

SP36ED

Mere & East Knoyle

SP79AN

Station Road

BA126BW

Shaftesbury Road

BA126DW

The Square

BA126EB

Steep Street

BA126HH

Manor Road

BA126JU

Woodlands Road

BA127JF

Bradley Lane

SP36BT

Mere & East Knoyle

SP79AS

Mere & East Knoyle

BA126RA

The Old Sawmill

BA126AQ

New Close

BA126LT

Bramley Hill

BA126NN

Chapel Lane East

BA126RQ

The Street

BA127HJ

Kingston Lane

BA127HT

Coombe Barn Lane

SP35SX

Mere & East Knoyle

BA126DE

Mill Lane

BA126EE

North Road

BA126EX

Queens Road

BA126FA

Bristle Grove

BA126FB

Castle Street

BA126FF

Broom Road

BA126HU

North Street

BA126JP

Bramley Hill

BA126LX

Caddy Lane

BA126NE

Forge Lane

BA126PF

Chapel Lane East

BA126RT

Fennel Road

BA127JD

Mere & East Knoyle

SP36AQ

Holloway Lane

BA126BH

Shaftesbury Road

BA126AE

Barrow Street Lane

BA126DS

Church Street

BA126PH

Mere & East Knoyle

BA126JX

Bramley Hill

BA126NY

New Road

BA126PW

Portnell's Lane

BA126SH

High Street

SP36BB

Millbrook Lane

SP36EQ

Mere & East Knoyle

SP36FF

Mere & East Knoyle

SP36QJ

Stop Street

BA126RH

Mere & East Knoyle

BA126AG

Chaddenwick Hill

BA126AU

Mere By-Pass

BA126FJ

Clement's Lane

BA126QP

Mere & East Knoyle

BA126QX

New Road

BA127FG

Mere & East Knoyle

SP36SP

Great Western Avenue

SP35SW

High Street

SP36EG

Stops Hill

SP36EH

The Down

SP36EU

Hindon Road

SP36QS

Great Western Avenue

SP79BE

Mere & East Knoyle

SP79JS

Street Lane

BA126BA

Wet Lane

BA126FL

Salmon Street

BA126FP

Woodlands Road

BA126HT

Denes Avenue

BA126JN

Castle Street

BA126JZ

Castle Street

BA126NP

Chapel Lane East

BA126PX

Bonham Lane

BA126QR

Stourton Lane

BA126RW

The Street

SP79JT

The Turnpike

SP79JX

Mere & East Knoyle
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.