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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

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

0.79%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.3%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

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)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	50	£473,500	£256,150	£375,000	£698,750	£1,330,350
Flats	4	£185,500	£153,150	£165,750	£224,988	£284,958
Semi-Detached	17	£357,500	£241,000	£305,000	£380,000	£646,880
Terraced	19	£343,000	£256,300	£302,500	£385,000	£522,500

10 years price trend in Mere & East Knoyle

All postcodes in Mere & East Knoyle

BA126AA

Cunnage Lane

BA126AX

Chetcombe Road

BA126AZ

Chetcombe Road

BA126DQ

The Lynch

BA126PD

Mere & East Knoyle

BA127FA

Bradley Lane

SP36EB

School Lane

SP36QH

Stops Hill

SP79AG

Mere & East Knoyle

BA126BR

Chaddenwick Hill

BA126DA

Mill Lane

BA126DH

Angel Lane

BA126DL

North Street

BA126ES

Hazzards Hill

BA126FQ

Woodlands Road

BA126JE

Castle Street

BA126JW

Castle Street

BA126LP

Mere & East Knoyle

BA126PU

High Street

BA126PZ

Bonham Lane

SP36AR

Holloway Lane

SP36DR

High Street

SP79JB

Crate Lane

BA126BT

Rook Street

BA126BU

Balmoor Close

BA126EP

Queens Road

BA126NF

Forge Lane

SP36AT

Leigh Lane

SP36BG

New Road

SP36BY

Millbrook Lane

SP36DW

Angel Lane

SP36EF

School Lane

BA126EQ

Old Hollow

BA127JB

Frome Road

BA127JT

Mere & East Knoyle

SP36AB

Wise Lane

SP36AG

Mere & East Knoyle

SP36DP

High Street

SP79AF

Grosvenor Road

BA126EJ

Steep Street

BA126QJ

Bells Lane

SP36DU

High Street

SP36AN

Shaftesbury Road

SP36ER

East Street

SP79AH

Station Road

SP79JF

Bridewell Lane

BA126ND

Fantley Lane

BA126BX

Ashgrove

BA126DZ

Lynch Close

BA126EU

Hazzards Hill

BA126HP

North Road

BA126HW

Denes Avenue

BA126HY

Manor Road

BA127HY

Church Street

SP36EP

East Street

SP36FE

New Road

SP79AE

Mere & East Knoyle

SP79HG

Mere & East Knoyle

SP79JD

Crate Lane

BA126HJ

North Street

BA126JD

Castle Hill Crescent

BA126LL

New Road

BA126NG

Fantley Lane

BA126QL

Stourton Lane

BA126QU

Druley Hill

SP36DT

Angel Lane

SP79AZ

Britmore Lane

BA126RJ

Druley Hill

BA126AH

Mere & East Knoyle

BA126BP

Whitemarsh

BA126FR

Mere & East Knoyle

BA126HZ

Manor Road

BA126JG

Castle Street

BA126QZ

Cote Lane

BA127HP

Mere & East Knoyle

SP35UA

Mere & East Knoyle

SP36DD

Mere & East Knoyle

SP79JW

Street Lane

SP79QR

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.

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