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Trowbridge Central

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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 279 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
279
Deprivation level
7/10
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
140.72(+327%)
Anti-social behaviour
111.52(+639%)
Shoplifting
56.46(+746%)
Public order
40.63(+517%)
Criminal damage and arson
33.77(+419%)
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 105 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Trowbridge Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £672,500.

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
Detached5£430,000
Flats38£130,000
Semi-Detached18£344,500
Terraced44£225,000

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

BA149EB

Wingfield Road

BA148HY

Fore Street

BA148GA

Duke Street

BA140AB

Gloucester Road

BA144UL

Trowbridge Central

BA147AT

Brown Street

BA147BN

Clarendon Avenue

BA148HD

Fore Street

BA148LB

Hill Street

BA149TN

Dovecote Close

BA148AE

Silver Street

BA149AT

Innox Road

BA147BQ

West Ashton Road

BA147EF

Polebarn Road

BA148DS

County Way

BA148EL

Fore Street

BA148DW

Church Street

BA149EN

Wingfield Road

BA147BJ

West Ashton Road

BA148BD

Home Mill Buildings

BA148BE

Court Street

BA148DA

Roundstone Street

BA148LA

Hill Street

BA148RU

Union Street

BA144FZ

Roundstone Street

BA147EH

Polebarn Road

BA147EU

Ashton Street

BA148HH

Stallard Street

BA149EW

Wingfield Road

BA140AS

Bond Street

BA144EF

Roundstone Street

BA144TZ

Trowbridge Central

BA144UJ

Trowbridge Central

BA140BQ

Newtown

BA147EZ

Alma Street

BA147LS

Larkspur

BA148AH

Castle Street

BA148BR

Court Street

BA148TG

Taylors View

BA147EJ

Trowbridge Central

BA148AU

Castle Street

BA148DX

Church Walk

BA148EQ

Market Street

BA148GB

Duke Street

BA144GP

Trowbridge Central

BA149AL

Bradford Road

BA140DE

Frome Road

BA144UB

Trowbridge Central

BA147HL

Harford Street

BA148GD

Stallard Street

BA148AX

Castle Street

BA148GP

Stallard Street

BA148JB

Trowbridge Central

BA148BG

Mortimer Street

BA148DP

Yerbury Street

BA148FA

Court Street

BA148JQ

Trowbridge Central

BA144RR

Trowbridge Central

BA147BG

West Ashton Road

BA148AR

Castle Street

BA148BU

Court Street

BA148GH

Ushers Court

BA144US

Trowbridge Central

BA144UZ

Trowbridge Central

BA144WE

Trowbridge Central

BA144WP

Trowbridge Central

BA144XR

Trowbridge Central

BA144XT

Trowbridge Central

BA144XZ

Trowbridge Central

BA144YB

Trowbridge Central

BA144YE

Trowbridge Central

BA144YJ

Trowbridge Central

BA144YS

Trowbridge Central

BA144YT

Trowbridge Central

BA144YZ

Trowbridge Central

BA144ZA

Trowbridge Central

BA144ZB

Trowbridge Central

BA144ZF

Trowbridge Central

BA144ZH

Trowbridge Central

BA144ZL

Trowbridge Central

BA144ZN

Trowbridge Central

BA144ZP

Trowbridge Central

BA144ZR

Trowbridge Central

BA144ZU

Trowbridge Central

BA144ZX

Trowbridge Central

BA144ZY

Trowbridge Central

BA147EE

Polebarn Road

BA147JX

Larkdown

BA148AY

Castle Street

BA148LD

Hill Street

BA149EQ

Wingfield Road

BA147AS

Brown Street

BA147BS

Clarendon Road

BA148AJ

Castle Street

BA148ES

Fore Street

BA140DA

Frome Road

BA147TX

Beatrice Way

BA148DR

Church Street

BA140AQ

Avenue Road

BA147JS

Heather Shaw

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.