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About

Mere ward encompasses the historic market town of Mere and its surrounding rural parishes within the southwestern corner of Wiltshire. The area is defined by its position at the foot of the Greensand Ridge, where the county meets Somerset and Dorset. This geography creates a landscape of rolling farmland, woodlands, and the notable presence of two large reservoirs, Shearwater and Longleat, which are central features of the local environment.

The town itself is a compact settlement with a notable 15th-century church tower visible across the valleys. The economy has traditionally been linked to agriculture and local services, with a weekly market operating for centuries. A specific local landmark is the substantial medieval defensive earthwork known as the Mere Castle motte, a prominent grassy mound within the town, reflecting its older strategic significance.

Area overview

On average Mere has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mere is £52,031 per year. There are 2 schools in Mere: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mere is home to around 4,440 people, with a population density of about 69.2 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
60
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mere Population
4,440
Population density
69.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.52(-33%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.67(+12%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.59(+63%)
Burglary
8.11(+192%)
Other theft
7.43(+32%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,249
95.68%
Other White
82
1.85%
Irish
28
0.63%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
17
0.38%
White and Asian (mixed)
16
0.36%
Total population: 4,441

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,230
32.36%
Level 3 (A level)
612
16.1%
No qualifications
610
16.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
607
15.97%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
419
11.02%
Total 16+ residents: 3,801

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
936
45.73%
Owns with a mortgage
436
21.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
254
12.41%
Social rents from council
225
10.99%
Other social rented
105
5.13%
Total households: 2,047

Property prices in Mere

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Mere area, with individual transactions ranging from £140,000 up to £1,200,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mere 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 Mere over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached27£460,000
Flats3£215,000
Semi-Detached9£280,000
Terraced8£342,500

10 years median price trend in Mere

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mere.

All postcodes in Mere

BA126FP

Brush Walk

BA126AE

Puckwell

BA126NZ

Chapel Lane East

BA126AA

Barrow Street

BA126DE

Mill Lane

BA126HW

Denes Avenue

BA126QU

Kilmington Common

BA126NU

Chapel Lane East

BA126JB

Castle Hill Lane

BA126NP

Chapel Lane

BA126FJ

Oak Lane

BA126QT

Green Ride

BA126PL

Zeals Rise

BA126EG

Old Hollow

BA126HP

North Road

BA126QQ

White Sheet Lane

BA127HT

Manor Farm

BA126QR

Stourton Lane

BA126ES

Hazzards Hill

BA126PH

White Cross

BA126BZ

Lordsmead Road

BA126NT

Chapel Lane

BA126BQ

Spinners Way

BA126LX

Caddy Lane

BA126QB

Stourton

BA126JE

Castle Street

BA126DW

The Square

BA126AQ

New Close

BA126HF

Salisbury Street

BA126ED

Steep Street

BA126JX

Bramley Hill

BA126EB

Shreen Water Cottages

BA126BY

Woodlands Road

BA126PP

Nursery Gardens

BA126JZ

Townsend Close

BA126DD

Boar Street

BA126AL

Chaddenwick Hill

BA126QN

Stourton Lane

BA126NH

New Road

BA127HR

Coombe Barn Lane

BA126AX

Chetcombe Road

BA126AP

Charnage

BA126JS

Castle Street

BA126RF

Cote Lane

BA126QE

Church Lawn

BA126BD

Limpers Hill

BA126PQ

Portnells Lane

BA126BR

Burton

BA126DQ

The Lynch

BA126RT

Fennel Road

BA126LZ

New Road

BA126AZ

Chetcombe Road

BA126RA

The Old Sawmill

BA126NF

Forge Lane

BA126QW

Franks Ground

BA126AH

Mere

BA126LE

Gillingham Road

BA126FN

Bristle Grove

BA126NB

The Green

BA126BH

Shaftesbury Road

BA126NY

New Road

BA126DJ

The Square

BA126DR

Church Street

BA126QJ

Bells Lane

BA126FR

Sweep Street

BA126NA

New Road

BA126RW

The Street

BA126RG

The Street

BA126DA

Mill Lane

BA126DF

Clements Lane

BA126HT

The Yews

BA126RR

Mere

BA126JP

Bramley Hill

BA126EJ

North Row

BA126QA

Top Lane

BA126HL

Castle Hill Crescent

BA126AY

Chaddenwick Hill

BA126LW

Wolverton

BA126QY

Kilmington Common

BA127HU

Coker's Lane

BA126FQ

Stock Street

BA126BW

Shaftesbury Road

BA126QS

Stourton Lane

BA126HA

Salisbury Street

BA126LA

Quarry Cottages

BA126SH

High Street

BA126LS

Prospect Place

BA126HD

Upper Water Street

BA126BE

Southbrook Gardens

BA126DZ

Water Street

BA126DG

Pettridge Lane

BA126FA

Coward Road

BA126FL

Salmon Street

BA126BT

Rook Street

BA126PW

Westfields

BA126FG

Walnut Road

BA126HN

Bishops Close

BA126PZ

Bonham Lane

BA126RE

Church Road

BA126NJ

Chapel Lane East

Data Sources

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