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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, roughly 3.4× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 14.4% 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 £49,960 per year. The median sale price in Trowbridge Central is £207,250 (around £245 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £139,500 and £264,250. 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
14.4%
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

Median price: £207,250
Price per sq ft: £245
Sales (last 12 months): 116
Typical range (middle 50%): £140K – £264K

Based on 116 recent sales, the median property price is £207,250 (about £245 per square foot) in Trowbridge Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £530,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Trowbridge Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£390,000£292
Semi-Detached15£345,000£265
Terraced51£223,000£248
Flats44£130,500£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Trowbridge Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trowbridge Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£256,500£117,000£230,500£164,500
2017£268,500£110,000£201,475£167,498
2018£355,000£115,750£253,000£176,000
2019£380,000£120,000£217,500£183,000
2020£332,000£125,000£285,000£185,000
2021£329,000£125,000£250,000£195,878
2022£435,000£140,000£373,000£226,500
2023£375,000£135,000£350,000£220,000
2024£365,000£132,750£295,000£229,975
2025£475,000£145,000£344,500£220,705
2026£255,000£128,500£270,500£224,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trowbridge Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Trowbridge Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221£212£209£219
2017£178£214£209£219
2018£259£229£242£218
2019£305£221£217£211
2020£215£242£216£208
2021£297£240£244£227
2022£329£245£319£250
2023£313£206£255£242
2024£288£238£270£267
2025£310£252£275£256
2026£304£215£303£256
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Trowbridge Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Trowbridge Central in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wiltshire district.

Band A£1,715
Band B£2,000
Band C£2,286
Band D£2,572
Band E£3,143
Band F£3,715
Band G£4,286
Band H£5,144

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Trowbridge Central ward.

Local councillors

Stewart Martin Palmen

Trowbridge Central - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats