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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 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

BA147AP

Mortimer Street

BA149TN

Dovecote Close

BA144YJ

Trowbridge Central

BA140NJ

Mortimer Street

BA140DD

Frome Road

BA148DE

Roundstone Street

BA148ES

Fore Street

BA144ZT

Trowbridge Central

BA144WL

Trowbridge Central

BA144YF

Trowbridge Central

BA144FX

Roundstone Street

BA144UG

Trowbridge Central

BA147HA

Clarks Place

BA147BW

Clarendon Avenue

BA148GQ

Church Street

BA144XQ

Trowbridge Central

BA144YQ

Trowbridge Central

BA148LH

Back Street

BA147AB

Longfield Road

BA149AX

Bradford Road

BA147BG

West Ashton Road

BA144FZ

Roundstone Street

BA148JS

Wicker Hill

BA148HF

Fore Street

BA144WF

Trowbridge Central

BA148EJ

Fore Street

BA144XE

Trowbridge Central

BA144WQ

Trowbridge Central

BA144YA

Trowbridge Central

BA147AH

Coronation Street

BA144XR

Trowbridge Central

BA147FJ

County Way

BA148LA

Hill Street

BA149AR

Bradford Road

BA147EX

Alma Street

BA147BA

Clarendon Avenue

BA148DY

Church Street

BA144YN

Trowbridge Central

BA144XH

Trowbridge Central

BA148DW

Church Street

BA147EP

Polebarn Road

BA147EW

Polebarn Gardens

BA147AA

New Road

BA148EQ

Market Street

BA144WN

Trowbridge Central

BA147AR

Orchard Road

BA144XX

Trowbridge Central

BA144UT

Trowbridge Central

BA144FP

Roundstone Street

BA148FP

Rutherford Court

BA140AH

West Street

BA148TG

Taylors View

BA147BJ

West Ashton Road

BA144XL

Trowbridge Central

BA140BQ

Newtown

BA140BB

Newtown

BA148DR

Church Street

BA148EW

Fore Street

BA149AT

Innox Road

BA148HX

Fore Street

BA149FA

Staddlecote Place

BA147JY

Barn Glebe

BA148HE

Innox Road

BA144ZN

Trowbridge Central

BA148DL

Roundstone Street

BA149EE

Wingfield Road

BA148BU

Court Street

BA147HJ

Harford Street

BA148GN

Times Square

BA148AH

Castle Street

BA149AE

Stallard Street

BA149EX

Westbourne Mews

BA148RY

Union Street

BA147EY

Lower Alma Street

BA144UU

Trowbridge Central

BA147BL

West Ashton Road

BA144GQ

Trowbridge Central

BA148JD

Trowbridge Central

BA144XN

Trowbridge Central

BA144ZB

Trowbridge Central

BA148EH

Manvers Street

BA140DE

Frome Road

BA144XG

Trowbridge Central

BA144XZ

Trowbridge Central

BA149EA

Wingfield Road

BA148AU

Castle Street

BA144UW

Trowbridge Central

BA144YZ

Trowbridge Central

BA144UZ

Trowbridge Central

BA140AA

Gloucester Road

BA144ZS

Trowbridge Central

BA147EH

Polebarn Road

BA148FZ

Bythesea Road

BA144YB

Trowbridge Central

BA144WX

Trowbridge Central

BA148HQ

Fore Street

BA148AL

Fore Street

BA149AJ

Stallard Street

BA148FU

Timbrell Street

BA148GE

Ushers Court

Data Sources

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