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Area guide · Wiltshire

Living in Trowbridge

A snapshot of life in Trowbridge, South West — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Trowbridge is a town in Wiltshire, South West with a population of 43,463. The average house price is £304,102 and the overall crime rate is 48.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Trowbridge ranks

Population

43,463

Avg House Price

£304,102

Crime Rate

48.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

100%

Avg Download Speed

375 Mbps

EPC Rating

C

Median Income

£29,209

Median Age

45.5

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Trowbridge's detached homes (£415,959) command roughly 2.8× the price of a flat (£150,576).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Trowbridge prices have risen 29% over the last 9 years (£235,248 → £304,102).

Property TypeAverageMedianSales Count
Detached£415,959£380,000265
Semi-Detached£293,984£285,000191
Terraced£238,544£230,000230
Flat£150,576£138,250100

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Trowbridge is 48.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Trowbridge: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 16 schools (13 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools16
Primary13
Secondary3
% Top two bands100%

Schools in this area

SchoolPhaseRating
Bellefield Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimaryGood
Castle Mead SchoolPrimaryGood
Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Holbrook Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Newtown Community Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Paxcroft Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
St Augustine's Catholic CollegeSecondaryGood
St John's Catholic Primary School, TrowbridgePrimaryGood
Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Studley Green Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
The Clarendon AcademySecondaryGood
The Grove Primary SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
The John of Gaunt SchoolSecondaryGood
The Mead Community Primary SchoolPrimaryGood
Walwayne Court SchoolPrimaryNo rating available
Willowbrook Primary SchoolPrimaryGood

Broadband & Connectivity

Trowbridge averages 375 Mbps — 275% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Trowbridge homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 60.1% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC RatingC
Average EPC Score69.2
% Rated C or Above60.1%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)£1,297

Demographics & Economy

Population43,463
Median Age45.5
Median Household Income£29,209
Employment Rate60.2%
Owner Occupied66.8%
Degree-Level Qualified34.2%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Trowbridge?
The average house price in Trowbridge is £304,102 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.
What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Trowbridge?
The most affordable entry point in Trowbridge is a flat, with an average price of £150,576.
Is Trowbridge a safe place to live?
Trowbridge has a recorded crime rate of 48.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.
How are the schools in Trowbridge?
Trowbridge has 16 schools in total, with 100% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.
What broadband speeds are available in Trowbridge?
Average broadband download speeds in Trowbridge are around 375 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 96.3% of premises.
How big is Trowbridge?
Trowbridge is a settlement in Wiltshire with a population of approximately 43,463.

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