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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

BA144RS

Trowbridge Central

BA144WD

Trowbridge Central

BA144ZH

Trowbridge Central

BA144ZX

Trowbridge Central

BA144ZW

Trowbridge Central

BA144UE

Trowbridge Central

BA148HW

Stallard Street

BA144ZY

Trowbridge Central

BA147XH

Polebarn Road

BA144YP

Trowbridge Central

BA149EW

Wingfield Road

BA149TP

Nightingale Road

BA144XB

Trowbridge Central

BA147EZ

Alma Street

BA147BB

West Ashton Road

BA144YU

Trowbridge Central

BA144ZF

Trowbridge Central

BA144WU

Trowbridge Central

BA144UR

Trowbridge Central

BA144ZD

Trowbridge Central

BA140GA

The Stern

BA148DA

Roundstone Street

BA144UF

Trowbridge Central

BA148EL

Fore Street

BA147ED

Polebarn Road

BA148ER

Fore Street

BA144ZE

Trowbridge Central

BA146YL

Roundstone Street

BA144YW

Trowbridge Central

BA148AR

Castle Street

BA149EN

Wingfield Road

BA144XP

Trowbridge Central

BA144ZJ

Trowbridge Central

BA148EB

Church Street

BA144UX

Trowbridge Central

BA149TR

Chaffinch Drive

BA144UL

Trowbridge Central

BA148DH

Roundstone Street

BA147EA

Ashton Street

BA144WB

Trowbridge Central

BA144ZA

Trowbridge Central

BA144WR

Trowbridge Central

BA147JS

Heather Shaw

BA147BT

Clarendon Road

BA144ZP

Trowbridge Central

BA148DN

Church Street

BA149TW

Swallow Drive

BA140AE

Gloucester Road

BA147TX

Beatrice Way

BA140BG

Newtown

BA147EF

Polebarn Road

BA147ET

Ashton Street

BA144XF

Trowbridge Central

BA144WW

Trowbridge Central

BA148BS

Bythesea Road

BA144YX

Trowbridge Central

BA148HR

Bythesea Road

BA148TS

Stallard Street

BA147HL

Harford Street

BA144UQ

Trowbridge Central

BA148HN

Stallard Street

BA149EG

Wingfield Road

BA148DX

Church Walk

BA149TX

Wren Court

BA147JZ

Barn Glebe

BA149AP

Bradford Road

BA144UP

Trowbridge Central

BA147ES

Ashton Street

BA144UD

Trowbridge Central

BA140AU

Park Street

BA148LE

Trowbridge Central

BA148AJ

Castle Street

BA148EX

Fore Street

BA147HN

Eastbourne Road

BA140BA

Newtown

BA148DD

Roundstone Street

BA140BE

Newtown

BA148AE

Silver Street

BA149EQ

Wingfield Road

BA149AA

St Georges Terrace

BA149EH

Wingfield Road

BA144GP

Trowbridge Central

BA144RP

Trowbridge Central

BA144YY

Trowbridge Central

BA140AT

Park Street

BA148EA

Duke Street

BA148RU

Union Street

BA148DP

Yerbury Street

BA148FA

Court Street

BA147JX

Larkdown

BA147JT

Heather Shaw

BA147HR

Eastbourne Gardens

BA148JB

Trowbridge Central

BA148BB

Castle Street

BA148EY

Market Street

BA144UJ

Trowbridge Central

BA148JF

Trowbridge Central

BA147XY

Roundstone Street

BA148BT

Mortimer Street

BA148LD

Hill Street

Data Sources

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