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Tisbury

England / South West / Wiltshire / Tisbury

About

Tisbury ward is located in the southern part of Wiltshire, encompassing the village of Tisbury and surrounding rural areas. The ward lies within the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, featuring rolling chalk downland and wooded valleys. The River Nadder flows through the area, contributing to its agricultural landscape. Tisbury itself serves as a local hub with amenities including shops, a railway station, and historic buildings like the 12th-century St John the Baptist Church.

The ward includes several smaller settlements such as Upper Chicksgrove and Wardour, known for Wardour Castle ruins. Local economy combines farming with small businesses and tourism linked to the area's heritage and walking trails. Tisbury has good transport links via the A303 road and Salisbury-Weymouth railway line. The ward maintains a mix of housing, from traditional stone cottages to modern developments, reflecting its role as both a working community and a commuter base for Salisbury.

Area overview

On average Tisbury has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Tisbury is £45,557 per year. There are 4 schools in Tisbury: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
36
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Tisbury Population
4,372
Population density
65.8 per km²

Demographics

British
4,120
94.24%
Other White
124
2.84%
Irish
34
0.78%
White and Black African (mixed)
13
0.3%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
12
0.27%
Total population: 4,372

Housing

Owns outright
915
45.43%
Owns with a mortgage
430
21.35%
Private landlord or letting agency
258
12.81%
Social rents from council
239
11.87%
Other social rented
98
4.87%
Total households: 2,014

Property prices in Tisbury

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Tisbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £2,146,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached22£602,500
Flats5£224,000
Semi-Detached6£285,000
Terraced11£324,000

10 years price trend in Tisbury

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Data Sources

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