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Trowbridge

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 None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 95 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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

Deprivation level

N/A

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Trowbridge Population

5,972

Population density

4,858.4 per km²

Crime

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

British

4,721

79.05%

African

256

4.29%

Other White

232

3.88%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1.52%

White and Black African (mixed)

1.46%

Total population: 5,972

Economics

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

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

Based on 52 recent sales, the median property price is £219,750 in Trowbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £530,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Semi-Detached	25	£240,000	£156,200	£195,000	£253,000	£278,600
Detached	3	£365,000	£306,500	£332,500	£447,500	£513,500
Flats	6	£147,750	£113,500	£130,625	£166,750	£203,250
Terraced	18	£212,250	£143,815	£177,500	£229,375	£257,200

10 years median price trend in Trowbridge

All postcodes in Trowbridge

CF33NZ

Rhyl Road

CF31RA

Trowbridge Green

CF31SG

Aberdaron Road

CF33LY

South View Drive

CF33PL

Greenway Road

CF31QY

Gwbert Close

CF31QE

Harris Avenue

CF31RL

Glandovey Grove

CF31DX

Trowbridge Road

CF31RX

Caernarvon Way

CF33LT

Witla Court Road

CF31NT

Hendre Road

CF31RG

Menai Way

CF31TN

Abergele Road

CF31RP

Glanymor Road

Data Sources

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

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