Area360 logo

Find postcode

Trowbridge Central

Interactive map displaying Trowbridge Central

About

Trowbridge Central ward encompasses the historic core of the county town of Wiltshire. The area is defined by the River Biss, which winds through its southern section, and includes the town's primary retail streets and civic buildings. Its layout reflects its development as a centre for the woolen cloth industry, with former mill buildings integrated into the modern townscape. Residential streets of Victorian and Georgian terraces radiate from the commercial centre.

The ward contains the Town Hall and the County Hall, which serves as the headquarters of Wiltshire Council. A distinctive feature is the Trowbridge Museum, housed in a restored mill, which details the town's industrial heritage. The area functions as the main administrative and shopping hub for the wider community, with a mix of national chain stores and independent businesses. Public green spaces are found along the riverbanks.

Area overview

On average Trowbridge Central has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 292 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 14.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Trowbridge Central is £49,934 per year. There are 4 schools in Trowbridge Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Trowbridge Central is home to around 5,685 people, with a population density of about 3,505.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
292
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
14.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Trowbridge Central Population
5,685
Population density
3,505.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
151.98(+355%)
Anti-social behaviour
106.42(+614%)
Shoplifting
70.71(+970%)
Public order
40.11(+513%)
Criminal damage and arson
35.53(+447%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,473
78.65%
Other White
732
12.87%
Other
63
1.11%
Other Asian
55
0.97%
Indian
49
0.86%
Total population: 5,687

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,413
29.37%
No qualifications
878
18.25%
Level 3 (A level)
849
17.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
724
15.05%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
563
11.7%
Total 16+ residents: 4,811

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
773
28.32%
Private landlord or letting agency
752
27.55%
Owns outright
737
27%
Other social rented
326
11.94%
Other forms of private rent
83
3.04%
Total households: 2,730

Property prices in Trowbridge Central

Based on 114 recent sales, the median property price is £213,500 in Trowbridge Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £580,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Trowbridge Central 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 Trowbridge Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£520,000
Flats48£131,500
Semi-Detached20£346,000
Terraced43£224,000

10 years median price trend in Trowbridge Central

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

All postcodes in Trowbridge Central

BA144RR

Trowbridge Central

BA144RZ

Trowbridge Central

BA144ZU

Trowbridge Central

BA144XA

Trowbridge Central

BA147AE

Longfield Road

BA148GZ

Silver Street

BA144WP

Trowbridge Central

BA144YG

Trowbridge Central

BA148YX

Manvers Street

BA144WZ

Trowbridge Central

BA148HA

Fore Street

BA149BA

Innox Mill Close

BA140AB

Gloucester Road

BA148GL

Roundstone Street

BA148AS

Castle Street

BA147BP

West Ashton Road

BA144ZQ

Trowbridge Central

BA144UB

Trowbridge Central

BA140AR

Bond Street

BA144BU

Roundstone Street

BA148BY

Silver Street

BA148HY

Fore Street

BA147HB

Furlong Gardens

BA144WH

Trowbridge Central

BA140AS

Bond Street

BA148FS

County Way

BA144XU

Trowbridge Central

BA148GA

Duke Street

BA140AJ

Westbourne Road

BA148TF

Brewery Walk

BA148AA

Silver Street

BA144WJ

Trowbridge Central

BA148SD

The Halve

BA147AJ

Southway

BA149AN

Bradford Road

BA140AQ

Avenue Road

BA144RQ

Trowbridge Central

BA148SA

The Halve

BA140AX

Wesley Road

BA149EB

Wingfield Road

BA149EF

Wingfield Road

BA147BN

Clarendon Avenue

BA144ZL

Trowbridge Central

BA147BS

Clarendon Road

BA147BQ

West Ashton Road

BA148HJ

Bythesea Road

BA144GB

Trowbridge Central

BA148XR

Bythesea Road

BA144YR

Trowbridge Central

BA148JQ

Trowbridge Central

BA148BE

Court Street

BA148JU

Wicker Hill

BA147LS

Larkspur

BA148BG

Mortimer Street

BA147AF

New Road

BA140NH

Mortimer Street

BA148AY

Castle Street

BA144UH

Trowbridge Central

BA144YD

Trowbridge Central

BA144ZG

Trowbridge Central

BA148HG

Fore Street

BA144ZR

Trowbridge Central

BA144FL

Roundstone Street

BA149TY

Warbler Close

BA140DB

Frome Road

BA148HP

Stallard Street

BA148AQ

Park Road

BA149AZ

Bradford Road

BA147DU

Heather Shaw

BA144XT

Trowbridge Central

BA148TQ

St Stephens Place

BA144GL

Trowbridge Central

BA149AG

Stallard Street

BA144WS

Trowbridge Central

BA147RA

Brown Street

BA148JJ

Trowbridge Central

BA144XS

Trowbridge Central

BA147AQ

Brown Street

BA147EG

Polebarn Road

BA147AD

Longfield Road

BA144YS

Trowbridge Central

BA147ER

Ashton Street

BA140BD

Newtown

BA144YE

Trowbridge Central

BA148RZ

Church Street

BA148RT

Bradford Road

BA148GD

Stallard Street

BA144UN

Trowbridge Central

BA148BR

Court Street

BA148AN

Castle Street

BA144EF

Roundstone Street

BA140BL

Ashleigh Grove

BA144BP

Roundstone Street

BA148JN

Bythesea Road

BA149AW

Westbourne Gardens

BA144YH

Trowbridge Central

BA148DF

Brewers Baroque

BA140DA

Frome Road

BA144XD

Trowbridge Central

BA147EJ

Courtfield Gardens

Data Sources

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