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Westbury West is a residential ward within the larger town of Westbury in Wiltshire. The area is characterised by a mix of housing types, including post-war estates and older terraced homes. It is situated to the west of the town centre, with the A350 road forming a significant boundary. Local amenities are focused along the Warminster Road, providing essential services for residents.

The ward includes the neighbourhood of Westbury Leigh, which has its own distinct historical identity. A notable local landmark is the Leigh Park House, a Grade II listed building set within public gardens. The area is bordered by open countryside to the west, offering accessible walks towards the uplands of the Salisbury Plain.

Area overview

On average Westbury West has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 92 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 23% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Westbury West is £54,515 per year. There are 5 schools in Westbury West: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Westbury West is home to around 6,204 people, with a population density of about 2,370.6 per km².

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

5/10

Income level

7/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Westbury West Population

6,204

Population density

2,370.6 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

53.03(+59%)

Anti-social behaviour

21.12(+42%)

Criminal damage and arson

13.06(+101%)

Public order

6.93(+6%)

Other theft

4.51(-20%)

South West average

Demographics

British

5,796

93.41%

Other White

168

2.71%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.58%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.47%

Other Asian

0.44%

Total population: 6,205

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,168

24.03%

Level 3 (A level)

960

19.75%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

911

18.74%

No qualifications

786

16.17%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

642

13.21%

Total 16+ residents: 4,861

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

874

36.54%

Owns outright

592

24.75%

Other social rented

524

21.91%

Private landlord or letting agency

271

11.33%

Social rents from council

2.84%

Total households: 2,392

Property prices in Westbury West

Median price£261,250

Price per sq ft£280

Sales (last 12 months)78

Typical range (middle 50%)£210K – £310K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £261,250 (about £280 per square foot) in Westbury West area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £555,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Westbury West over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	19	£350,000	£280	£260,500	£318,500	£437,500	£546,000
Semi-Detached	26	£275,000	£283	£210,000	£247,250	£284,000	£326,875
Terraced	25	£222,000	£254	£124,000	£200,000	£255,000	£279,000
Flats	8	£138,000	£219	£98,875	£123,750	£164,500	£198,800

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westbury West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Westbury West.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£318,750	£104,625	£203,500	£176,500
2017	£305,000	£135,000	£207,475	£185,000
2018	£265,000	£122,000	£212,500	£175,500
2019	£288,000	£124,000	£206,500	£164,000
2020	£300,000	£127,500	£220,000	£217,500
2021	£332,500	£123,000	£235,000	£215,000
2022	£379,995	£137,000	£282,500	£252,498
2023	£367,500	£184,995	£299,995	£245,000
2024	£344,995	£135,000	£272,498	£240,000
2025	£380,000	£117,000	£260,000	£235,000
2026	£370,000	£146,000	£270,000	£218,500

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Westbury West.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£217	£202	£220	£214
2017	£221	£210	£229	£226
2018	£257	£217	£242	£222
2019	£238	£211	£242	£216
2020	£264	£203	£242	£270
2021	£259	£212	£239	£260
2022	£287	£214	£339	£290
2023	£297	£294	£298	£285
2024	£285	£207	£305	£228
2025	£300	£184	£283	£270
2026	£273	£226	£298	£299

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wiltshire district.

Band A£1,715

Band B£2,000

Band C£2,286

Band D£2,572

Band E£3,143

Band F£3,715

Band G£4,286

Band H£5,144

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Westbury West ward.

Local councillors

Robert David Smith

Westbury West - Elected 1 May 2025

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Property prices in Westbury West

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Westbury West

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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