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About

Trowbridge is situated in the east of Cardiff, forming part of the city's extensive suburban landscape. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing developments from different periods. It is bordered by the River Rhymney to the east, which acts as a natural boundary with Newport. Local amenities are focused around several district shopping parades, providing essential services to the community.

The area is notably flat, its topography shaped by its position on the coastal plain. A significant local feature is the former Trowbridge Green, a large area of common land historically used for grazing, which has been largely absorbed by later housing. Road connections are central to the area's layout, with the A48 Eastern Avenue running along its southern edge, providing a key route into the city centre.

Area overview

On average Trowbridge has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.1× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 35.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Trowbridge is £38,599 per year. Trowbridge is home to around 5,972 people, with a population density of about 4,858.4 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
35.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Trowbridge Population
5,972
Population density
4,858.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
43.37(+28%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.75(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.9(+103%)
Public order
13.06(+59%)
Shoplifting
7.7(+20%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,721
79.05%
African
256
4.29%
Other White
232
3.88%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
91
1.52%
White and Black African (mixed)
87
1.46%
Total population: 5,972

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,424
31.43%
Level 4+ (Degree)
888
19.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
686
15.14%
Level 3 (A level)
601
13.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
516
11.39%
Total 16+ residents: 4,531

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
604
24.83%
Social rents from council
542
22.28%
Owns outright
536
22.03%
Other social rented
419
17.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
289
11.88%
Total households: 2,433

Property prices in Trowbridge

Median price£230,000
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£190K – £250K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £230,000 (about £246 per square foot) in Trowbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £605,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£365,000£344
Semi-Detached16£245,000£249
Terraced17£219,500£217
Flats5£163,000£243

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Trowbridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trowbridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£119,500£144,000£145,000
2017£218,500£89,000£145,000£131,500
2018£186,000£92,000£157,000£160,000
2019£262,000£83,000£171,000£165,000
2020£265,000£114,000£171,500£162,500
2021£236,250£96,000£195,000£176,775
2022£330,000£105,000£262,500£195,000
2023£370,000£104,000£289,750£249,500
2024£331,000£153,500£235,000£215,000
2025£447,500£163,000£220,000£219,750
2026£452,500£132,500£237,500£221,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trowbridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Trowbridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£180£163£189
2017£218£183£154£134
2018£188£175£166£157
2019£265£132£172£165
2020£176£212£190£166
2021£227£190£198£182
2022£299£232£294£212
2023£300£219£321£262
2024£316£274£283£258
2025£303£255£230£203
2026£322£173£255£261
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Trowbridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Trowbridge

Is Trowbridge safe?

Trowbridge records about 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Trowbridge?

The median sale price in Trowbridge is £230,000 (about £246 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Trowbridge?

Trowbridge scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Trowbridge sits around rank 171 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Trowbridge?

The average household income in Trowbridge is around £38,599 per year, and 36% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodes in Trowbridge

CF33PD

Llandudno Road

CF31RF

Trefaser Crescent

CF31RH

Menai Way

CF31SU

Portmadoc Road

CF31QU

Hendre Road

CF31SH

Pensarn Road

CF31DW

Heol Newydd

CF33AW

Holmsview Close

CF33NL

Maes Yr Ysgol

CF33JE

Heron Road

CF33PW

Caer Castell Place

CF33LH

Rumney

CF30BG

Elmfield Close

CF33PA

Rhyl Road

CF33AY

Greenway Road

CF31QA

Harris Avenue

CF33PH

Greenway Road

CF33LJ

Heol Telerch

CF33PF

Llandudno Road

CF33NE

Manorbier Crescent

CF31RS

Abergele Road

CF31QQ

Greenock Road

CF31SA

Cwrt Pensarn

CF33PN

Greenway Road

CF31UL

Greenway Road

CF31QH

Dolgoch Close

CF33HN

Greenway Road

CF31UF

Meadvale Road

CF33LU

Witla Court Road

CF31PZ

Mullins Avenue

CF31QS

Greenway Road

CF33HT

Harlech Road

CF33LS

Lon Pen Y Pil

CF31QG

Relf Road

CF31QN

Trowbridge Road

CF31QR

Greenway Road

CF31TL

Cwrt Yr Ardal

CF31QL

Trowbridge Road

CF33NF

Manorbier Crescent

CF33NH

Rhossilli Avenue

CF31RQ

Glanymor Road

CF31YL

Abergele Road

CF33NJ

Clos Telerch

CF31NP

Duncan Close

CF31XQ

Greenway Road

CF33PT

Letterston Road

CF31RJ

Dovey Close

CF31RN

Penrhyn Close

CF31QJ

Trowbridge Road

CF31TB

Morfa Crescent

CF33NG

Manorbier Crescent

CF31SD

Morfa Crescent

CF31UJ

Newport Road

CF35UF

Newport Road

CF31RB

Trowbridge Green

CF31QX

Hendre Road

CF31QW

Hendre Road

CF31QB

Harris Avenue

CF31SW

Llanina Grove

CF33PP

Greenway Road

CF31SF

Aberdaron Road

CF31SB

Harris Avenue

CF31QD

Harris Avenue

CF33LF

Heron Road

CF31DZ

Bro Athro

CF33LX

South View Drive

CF33HL

Greenway Road

CF33NW

Nevin Crescent

CF33NX

Rhossilli Road

CF35TW

Newport Road

CF33LR

Rhodfar Castell

CF31TJ

Cwrt Bala

CF33LZ

Marchwood Close

CF31RY

Caernarvon Way

CF33PB

Penrhos Crescent

CF31RT

Abergele Close

CF31RU

Borth Road

CF33LQ

Tai Caer Castell

CF33JA

Llanstephan Road

CF31QZ

Trowbridge Green

CF31RD

Trowbridge Green

CF31RW

Caernarvon Way

CF33PE

Llandudno Road

CF31QF

Harris Avenue

CF31RR

Abergele Road

CF31AB

Abergele Road

CF31SY

Brynbala Way

CF33LW

Monkstone Rise

CF31QT

Hendre Road

CF33PU

Letterston Road

CF31RZ

Prestatyn Road

CF33PY

Caer Castell Place

CF31UG

Meadvale Road

CF33NN

Rhodfar Ysgol

CF33HP

Greenway Road

CF33PG

Llandudno Road

CF31SZ

Brynbala Way

CF31SX

Brynbala Way

CF33PJ

Greenway Road

CF31SE

Aberdaron Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.