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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.

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.