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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 72 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
72
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
35.85(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.14(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.78(+66%)
Other theft
7.25(+29%)
Public order
6.22(-6%)
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 76 recent sales, the median property price is £368,000 in Urchfont & Bishops Cannings area, with individual transactions ranging from £137,000 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
Detached33£529,000
Flats9£160,000
Semi-Detached18£337,500
Terraced16£253,750

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

SN104QR

Peppercombe Lane

SN103PP

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN102RH

Coate Lane

SN104SF

The Bottom

SN102GB

Naughton Avenue

SN103JN

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN105QS

Crookwood

SN81QP

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN102GE

Lochem Road

SN102LA

The Street

SN102RZ

Oak Close

SN103LG

Spaniels Bridge

SN103HU

Monument Hill

SN104RZ

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN104SQ

Bowdens

SN102FE

Franklyn Road

SN102UE

Wyvern Close

SN103JF

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN103JJ

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN102FX

Brook Gardens

SN102JH

Ferozeshah Road

SN103ND

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN103JH

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN103LA

Bystone Lane

SN102AZ

Horton Avenue

SN102JG

Horton Road

SN102LN

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN104RD

Blackboard Lane

SN104RN

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN104SG

The Ham

SN102GG

London Road

SN102RU

Kingfisher Drive

SN102LD

The Street

SN102UQ

Naughton Avenue

SN103FX

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN103PS

Ostlers Yard

SN103QA

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN103LH

Spaniels Bridge Road

SN104EH

Yardlands

SN102FY

Rowan Drive

SN102GQ

Nash Meadow

SN103PY

Foxley Corner

SN104RT

The Croft

SN102JY

Chandlers Lane

SN102LL

West End

SN104QH

High Street

SN104RJ

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN102GW

Withers Ground

SN103LL

Pig Lane

SN104SH

The Paddock

SN104RA

Cuckoo Corner

SN102ES

Kingsmanor Wharf

SN102LJ

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN102RN

Rupert Close

SN102RW

Bailey Close

SN103JU

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN104RE

Manor Close

SN102FZ

Bluebell Walk

SN102RX

Beechwood Close

SN104QY

Chapel Lane

SN104RQ

New End

SN102LF

Bourton Cottages

SN103PX

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN104RL

Ballingers

SN102EZ

Le Marchant Close

SN103JY

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN102JT

Chandlers Lane

SN104QN

High Street

SN102FU

Killbrock Mead

SN102JN

Marlborough Close

SN102JU

Chandlers Lane

SN103LF

Puddles Lane

SN103PR

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN104RX

Crooks Lane

SN102JZ

Chandlers Lane

SN102SW

Beechfield Drive

SN102LP

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN103JS

Mixon Close

SN103PU

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN102GD

Horton Avenue

SN103HX

Monument Hill

SN103JA

Sleight Lane

SN103NF

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN104RB

The Green

SN102LW

Urchfont & Bishops Cannings

SN103QE

High Street

SN104RH

Witchell Lane

SN102SN

Willow Drive

SN103HD

Brickley Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.