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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

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Mere Population

4,440

Population density

69.2 per km²

Crime

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

British

4,249

95.68%

Other White

1.85%

Irish

0.63%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.38%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.36%

Total population: 4,441

Economics

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

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)

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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	27	£460,000	£270,400	£373,000	£548,833	£859,500
Flats	3	£215,000	£156,500	£182,500	£257,475	£291,455
Semi-Detached	9	£280,000	£233,000	£262,500	£380,000	£484,000
Terraced	8	£342,500	£194,750	£276,250	£360,000	£403,200

10 years median price trend in Mere

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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