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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 74 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.0% 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

Based on 79 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,000 up to £1,150,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Urchfont & Bishops Cannings in the 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 Urchfont & Bishops Cannings over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£505,000
Flats7£161,000
Semi-Detached17£335,000
Terraced19£237,500

10 years median price trend in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings.

All postcodes in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN103JR

Manor Farm Cottage

SN102RQ

Marina Close

SN103JG

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN104RH

Witchell Lane

SN102GL

Ernle Drive

SN103NF

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN103LH

Spaniels Bridge Road

SN104RZ

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN103NB

Corner Cottages

SN102FT

Horse Leaze

SN102LW

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN103LX

Pig Lane

SN103LQ

Bystone Lane

SN104RL

Ballingers

SN102JS

Horton Road

SN104SQ

Bowdens

SN102LS

Lynes Yard

SN104RT

The Croft

SN104QT

Church Lane

SN102LB

Chandlers Close

SN102FG

Franklyn Road

SN103JJ

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN104RU

Walnut Close

SN102GT

Erghum Lane

SN103RR

Plum Lane

SN103LJ

Pig Lane

SN103QD

The Cartway

SN102RX

Beechwood Close

SN103NA

South View

SN104RE

Manor Close

SN104RF

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN102GW

Withers Ground

SN104SN

Foxley Fields

SN103JS

Mixon Close

SN103QE

High Street

SN103HS

Stert Valley Lane

SN102RZ

Oak Close

SN102JW

Horton Road

SN104SD

The Bottom

SN104QH

High Street

SN104QX

The Orchard

SN103LB

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN103JH

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN102FR

Corn Croft Lane

SN103HD

Brickley Lane

SN103JY

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN102UG

Hopgood Close

SN104RN

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN103PY

Foxley Corner

SN103JF

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN103JP

The Green

SN104QP

High Street

SN102UQ

Naughton Avenue

SN104SG

The Ham

SN103LG

Spaniels Bridge

SN102JN

Marlborough Close

SN103PU

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN102UF

Naughton Avenue

SN103JE

Monument Hill

SN102FX

Brook Gardens

SN103QA

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN104SB

Uphill

SN102RL

Davies Drive

SN103LD

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN102RW

Bailey Close

SN102GE

Lochem Road

SN102FY

Rowan Drive

SN102GB

Naughton Avenue

SN103FX

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN103LF

Puddles Lane

SN104QN

High Street

SN102JU

Chandlers Lane

SN102RR

Richmond Close

SN103HU

Monument Hill

SN103JB

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN104SH

The Paddock

SN102SD

Hambleton Avenue

SN103LA

Bystone Lane

SN103HT

Monument Hill

SN104QR

Peppercombe Lane

SN102JG

Horton Road

SN102JZ

Chandlers Lane

SN103LZ

Greenway

SN104RW

Stone Pit Lane

SN103HX

Monument Hill

SN102RT

Hambleton Avenue

SN102LG

Bourton

SN102UD

Cygnet Close

SN104RD

Blackboard Lane

Data Sources

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