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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 104 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
Flats37£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

BA148HW

Stallard Street

BA148JN

Bythesea Road

BA148TS

Stallard Street

BA147EW

Polebarn Gardens

BA140AT

Park Street

BA148DE

Roundstone Street

BA148DU

Church Street

BA148EJ

Fore Street

BA147BP

West Ashton Road

BA147BW

Clarendon Avenue

BA147EG

Polebarn Road

BA148JF

Trowbridge Central

BA140BA

Newtown

BA147HB

Furlong Gardens

BA148HE

Innox Road

BA140BE

Newtown

BA148HX

Fore Street

BA148SD

The Halve

BA140BD

Newtown

BA140DD

Frome Road

BA147AH

Coronation Street

BA148RY

Union Street

BA140AX

Wesley Road

BA144RZ

Trowbridge Central

BA148BY

Silver Street

BA148EN

Narrow Wine Street

BA140BL

Ashleigh Grove

BA144UG

Trowbridge Central

BA148EB

Church Street

BA149AA

St Georges Terrace

BA149AX

Bradford Road

BA149EX

Westbourne Mews

BA144UH

Trowbridge Central

BA148GN

Times Square

BA148RT

Bradford Road

BA148YX

Manvers Street

BA147AJ

Southway

BA149BA

Innox Mill Close

BA140DB

Frome Road

BA147HN

Eastbourne Road

BA148AN

Castle Street

BA148DF

Brewers Baroque

BA149AW

Westbourne Gardens

BA144GL

Trowbridge Central

BA147ER

Ashton Street

BA148EE

Trowbridge Central

BA148HR

Bythesea Road

BA149AU

Linden Place

BA140AA

Gloucester Road

BA149EF

Wingfield Road

BA147AW

Orchard Road

BA147EP

Polebarn Road

BA147AR

Orchard Road

BA147BH

West Ashton Road

BA148FU

Timbrell Street

BA144GB

Trowbridge Central

BA149AZ

Bradford Road

BA140AU

Park Street

BA148DN

Church Street

BA148HP

Stallard Street

BA140BG

Newtown

BA140NH

Mortimer Street

BA147HR

Eastbourne Gardens

BA147JY

Barn Glebe

BA148DG

Roundstone Street

BA149AR

Bradford Road

BA144GT

Trowbridge Central

BA144RQ

Trowbridge Central

BA144UA

Trowbridge Central

BA148JS

Wicker Hill

BA144FL

Roundstone Street

BA147HW

Eastbourne Road

BA148AQ

Park Road

BA147AP

Mortimer Street

BA147DA

Green Lane

BA148DD

Roundstone Street

BA148ER

Fore Street

BA148GZ

Silver Street

BA144RS

Trowbridge Central

BA148EH

Manvers Street

BA148EW

Fore Street

BA148EY

Market Street

BA148SA

The Halve

BA148TF

Brewery Walk

BA140AH

West Street

BA147FJ

County Way

BA148AA

Silver Street

BA148GE

Ushers Court

BA149FA

Staddlecote Place

BA149TY

Warbler Close

BA147AF

New Road

BA148HA

Fore Street

BA148JU

Wicker Hill

BA149AP

Bradford Road

BA144BU

Roundstone Street

BA144UF

Trowbridge Central

BA148AS

Castle Street

BA140AR

Bond Street

BA144GQ

Trowbridge Central

BA147BT

Clarendon Road

Data Sources

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