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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

BA147HJ

Harford Street

BA148HQ

Fore Street

BA147AA

New Road

BA148LE

Trowbridge Central

BA147AE

Longfield Road

BA147BB

West Ashton Road

BA148AL

Fore Street

BA149TR

Chaffinch Drive

BA140AJ

Westbourne Road

BA146YL

Roundstone Street

BA147AD

Longfield Road

BA147BL

West Ashton Road

BA149TW

Swallow Drive

BA147ES

Ashton Street

BA147HA

Clarks Place

BA148GL

Roundstone Street

BA148GQ

Church Street

BA148RZ

Church Street

BA149AJ

Stallard Street

BA149AN

Bradford Road

BA144BP

Roundstone Street

BA144FX

Roundstone Street

BA144RP

Trowbridge Central

BA147JZ

Barn Glebe

BA147XH

Polebarn Road

BA148HN

Stallard Street

BA147EA

Ashton Street

BA148DL

Roundstone Street

BA140NQ

Havelock Street

BA144FP

Roundstone Street

BA147DU

Heather Shaw

BA148DH

Roundstone Street

BA148DY

Church Street

BA148FS

County Way

BA148HJ

Bythesea Road

BA149EA

Wingfield Road

BA149EE

Wingfield Road

BA149EG

Wingfield Road

BA149TX

Wren Court

BA148FP

Rutherford Court

BA144RN

Trowbridge Central

BA144UE

Trowbridge Central

BA147BR

Clarendon Road

BA148TQ

St Stephens Place

BA149AG

Stallard Street

BA144UD

Trowbridge Central

BA147ED

Polebarn Road

BA149EH

Wingfield Road

BA147RA

Brown Street

BA148HG

Fore Street

BA148JD

Trowbridge Central

BA149AE

Stallard Street

BA147AB

Longfield Road

BA147XY

Roundstone Street

BA148BN

Mortimer Street

BA148EX

Fore Street

BA149ED

Wingfield Road

BA140GA

The Stern

BA147ET

Ashton Street

BA148FZ

Bythesea Road

BA148XR

Bythesea Road

BA149TP

Nightingale Road

BA140BB

Newtown

BA140NJ

Mortimer Street

BA147EQ

Polebarn Road

BA148BS

Bythesea Road

BA148BT

Mortimer Street

BA148ET

Fore Street

BA148LH

Back Street

BA147AQ

Brown Street

BA147EX

Alma Street

BA147EY

Lower Alma Street

BA148AT

Bythesea Road

BA148BB

Castle Street

BA140AE

Gloucester Road

BA147BA

Clarendon Avenue

BA147HH

Harford Street

BA147JT

Heather Shaw

BA148AF

Silver Street

BA148EA

Duke Street

BA148HF

Fore Street

BA144UN

Trowbridge Central

BA144UP

Trowbridge Central

BA144UQ

Trowbridge Central

BA144UR

Trowbridge Central

BA144UT

Trowbridge Central

BA144UU

Trowbridge Central

BA144UW

Trowbridge Central

BA144UX

Trowbridge Central

BA144UY

Trowbridge Central

BA144WA

Trowbridge Central

BA144WB

Trowbridge Central

BA144WD

Trowbridge Central

BA144WF

Trowbridge Central

BA144WG

Trowbridge Central

BA144WH

Trowbridge Central

BA144WJ

Trowbridge Central

BA144WL

Trowbridge Central

BA144WN

Trowbridge Central

BA144WQ

Trowbridge Central

Data Sources

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