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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

BA147BR

Clarendon Road

BA147HH

Harford Street

BA148AF

Silver Street

BA148ET

Fore Street

BA148AX

Castle Street

BA147EQ

Polebarn Road

BA148HD

Fore Street

BA147BH

West Ashton Road

BA144XW

Trowbridge Central

BA148DG

Roundstone Street

BA147AS

Brown Street

BA144YT

Trowbridge Central

BA147AW

Orchard Road

BA149AU

Linden Place

BA148DS

County Way

BA147DA

Green Lane

BA148GH

Ushers Court

BA149AL

Bradford Road

BA148DU

Church Street

BA144US

Trowbridge Central

BA148BD

Home Mill Buildings

BA144UY

Trowbridge Central

BA147EE

Polebarn Road

BA148EN

Narrow Wine Street

BA148BN

Mortimer Street

BA144XJ

Trowbridge Central

BA144WG

Trowbridge Central

BA140NQ

Havelock Street

BA147AT

Brown Street

BA144GT

Trowbridge Central

BA147HW

Eastbourne Road

BA144YL

Trowbridge Central

BA144ZZ

Trowbridge Central

BA144WT

Trowbridge Central

BA144WE

Trowbridge Central

BA149ED

Wingfield Road

BA144WY

Trowbridge Central

BA144UA

Trowbridge Central

BA144RN

Trowbridge Central

BA148AT

Bythesea Road

BA148LB

Hill Street

BA147EU

Ashton Street

BA144TZ

Trowbridge Central

BA144WA

Trowbridge Central

BA148GP

Stallard Street

BA148GB

Duke Street

BA144XY

Trowbridge Central

BA148HH

Stallard Street

BA148EE

Trowbridge Central

Data Sources

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