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Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

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About

The ward encompasses the neighbouring villages of Urchfont and Bishops Cannings on the western edge of the Vale of Pewsey. The landscape is characterised by open downland and agricultural land, with the Kennet and Avon Canal passing through its northern section. Settlements consist primarily of stone-built houses centred around historic church buildings, with development contained within established village boundaries.

Local activity focuses on village institutions such as the primary school, parish churches, and community-run shops. The area is known for the annual Urchfont Scarecrow Festival, where creative displays line the streets. Farming remains a visible part of the local economy, with fields surrounding the villages contributing to the largely rural character of this part of Wiltshire.

Area overview

On average Urchfont & Bishops Cannings has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 13% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings is £62,538 per year. There are 2 schools in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Urchfont & Bishops Cannings is home to around 4,825 people, with a population density of about 76.8 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
74
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
13%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings Population
4,825
Population density
76.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.59(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.8(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.81(+82%)
Other theft
6.63(+18%)
Public order
5.8(-11%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,567
94.55%
Other White
127
2.63%
Irish
23
0.48%
White and Asian (mixed)
21
0.43%
Other Asian
17
0.35%
Total population: 4,830

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,407
35.33%
Level 3 (A level)
754
18.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
609
15.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
458
11.5%
No qualifications
438
11%
Total 16+ residents: 3,983

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
751
35.71%
Owns with a mortgage
670
31.86%
Other social rented
276
13.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
242
11.51%
Shared ownership
89
4.23%
Total households: 2,103

Property prices in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

Median price£370,000
Price per sq ft£345
Sales (last 12 months)65
Typical range (middle 50%)£268K – £465K

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £345 per square foot) in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,950 up to £775,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£460,000£347
Semi-Detached14£343,750£267
Terraced12£237,250£358
Flats6£164,250£262

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000£129,000£250,000£196,500
2017£410,000£121,813£250,750£217,500
2018£415,000£130,000£245,000£250,000
2019£444,750£132,000£246,000£215,250
2020£410,000£143,500£282,750£258,175
2021£475,000£138,500£282,100£268,000
2022£487,500£151,000£313,500£280,000
2023£550,000£149,000£325,000£257,500
2024£570,000£147,500£330,300£225,000
2025£525,000£155,000£322,500£240,000
2026£446,250£157,750£277,500£252,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£281£217£244£264
2017£272£204£223£249
2018£275£220£282£268
2019£277£216£206£242
2020£280£237£289£231
2021£298£237£320£260
2022£348£246£369£335
2023£372£232£298£323
2024£409£269£295£247
2025£345£262£308£325
2026£361£309£258£334
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Urchfont & Bishops Cannings in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

Is Urchfont & Bishops Cannings safe?

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings records about 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings?

The median sale price in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings is £370,000 (about £345 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings?

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings has 2 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Urchfont & Bishops Cannings?

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings sits around rank 22,216 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 Urchfont & Bishops Cannings?

The average household income in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings is around £62,538 per year, and 13% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Urchfont & Bishops Cannings?

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings is represented by 1 elected councillor: Philip Whitehead (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN104RB

The Green

SN103QB

Green Gate Road

SN103JL

Church View

SN102LF

Bourton Cottages

SN102LP

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN102FS

Leigh Woods Lane

SN102LD

The Street

SN104QJ

St Michaels Close

SN103LY

The Island

SN102TG

Waterside Park

SN102GR

Ruddles Field

SN104QU

The Green

SN102ES

Kingsmanor Wharf

SN104RR

Townsend

SN102RH

Coate Lane

SN102FW

Wood Leaze

SN104RP

Bulldog Lane

SN103LE

Fieldside

SN103JD

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN103ND

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN103HY

Council Cottages

SN103LL

Pig Lane

SN103PR

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN102GU

Slopers Lea

SN102GA

Hambleton Avenue

SN102RB

North Arakan Road

SN102RU

Kingfisher Drive

SN102LQ

Bourton Lane

SN102RN

Rupert Close

SN102LN

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN102GG

London Road

SN103JA

Sleight Lane

SN102GN

Ferebe Walk

SN102LE

Church Walk

SN102FU

Killbrock Mead

SN102RY

Ash Walk

SN102JT

Chandlers Lane

SN103LP

Coate Lane

SN103PX

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN102FB

Hillier Road

SN103LN

Pig Lane

SN103PP

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN103NE

Townsend Farm Cottages

SN104RS

Bulldog Lane

SN104EH

Yardlands

SN103JZ

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN102JH

Ferozeshah Road

SN104SE

Mount View Terrace

SN104SW

Crooks Lane

SN102LA

The Street

SN104RX

Crooks Lane

SN102LH

Bourton Lane

SN103JQ

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN104SJ

Bowdens Court

SN104QS

Peppercombe Close

SN102UB

Canal Way

SN102EZ

Le Marchant Close

SN102GQ

Nash Meadow

SN103JU

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN102JQ

Ferozeshah Road

SN104QL

High Street

SN102JL

Wellington Drive

SN103PS

Ostlers Yard

SN102GF

Anzio Road

SN103PZ

Green Gate Road

SN104RQ

New End

SN102LR

Easton Farm Cottages

SN102LJ

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN102SW

Beechfield Drive

SN104SL

Cuckoo Farm Yard

SN81QP

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN104BA

Manor Farmyard

SN102RS

Stokes Close

SN102RP

Rider Close

SN102GS

Snell Mead

SN102GP

Gandy Way

SN104RA

Cuckoo Corner

SN102FE

Franklyn Road

SN102GD

Horton Avenue

SN102FZ

Bluebell Walk

SN105QS

Crookwood

SN102GJ

Westons Piece

SN102SN

Willow Drive

SN102JJ

Horton Road

SN104RJ

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN104RG

Hazel Grove

SN102UA

Mallard Close

SN104RY

Crooks Lane

SN102UE

Wyvern Close

SN104QY

Chapel Lane

SN103JT

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN102AZ

Horton Avenue

SN104SA

Uphill

SN102LL

West End

SN102RJ

Davies Drive

SN102JX

Long Clays

SN102JY

Chandlers Lane

SN103HZ

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN103JN

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN104SF

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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.