Comfrey Close Trowbridge, Wiltshire
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (BA14), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43801365.
- Sales: 13 recorded sales since 1995; in 2017 the median was £315,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 2, D: 2, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band D; Band D in Wiltshire costs £2,572 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Trowbridge, about 1.6 km (1 mile) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 100 m away, and Biss Meadows (15 hectares) is about 290 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 40 to 41 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lovemead Group Practice, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 91% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 35 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 2 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £227,000 | £227,000 | £227,000 |
| 2006 | 2 | £222,500 | £210,000 | £235,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £212,000 | £212,000 | £212,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £178,000 | £178,000 | £178,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £83,500 | £83,500 | £83,500 |
| 1997 | 3 | £105,000 | £100,000 | £112,500 |
| 1996 | 2 | £74,000 | £65,000 | £83,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2017 | 10 BA14 0XP | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 13 Jan 2017 | 9 BA14 0XP | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 24 May 2013 | 10 BA14 0XP | Detached | £227,000 | |
| 14 Dec 2006 | 10 BA14 0XP | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 16 Jun 2006 | 8 BA14 0XP | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2005 | 11 BA14 0XP | Detached | £212,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2003 | 11 BA14 0XP | Detached | £178,000 | |
| 26 Mar 1998 | 2 BA14 0XP | Detached | £83,500 | |
| 28 Oct 1997 | 9 BA14 0XP | Detached | £112,500 | |
| 21 Jul 1997 | 8 BA14 0XP | Detached | £105,000 | |
| 21 Jul 1997 | 3 BA14 0XP | Detached | £100,000 | |
| 25 Oct 1996 | 6 BA14 0XP | Detached | £65,000 | |
| 28 Mar 1996 | 11 BA14 0XP | Detached | £83,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 118 m². Most common: House, detached (6). Built: 1991-1995 (3); 1983-1990 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Wiltshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,572 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,715 | £2,000 | £2,286 | £2,572 | £3,143 | £3,715 | £4,286 | £5,144 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band D (31% of about 720 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA14 0XP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| BA14 0XZ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 40 m and 41 m above sea level (41 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA14 0XP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BA14 0XZ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Trowbridge 904,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Westbury 543,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.6 km (2.8 miles) | |
| Bradford-On-Avon 532,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wilton Drive Trowbridge | 270 m |
| Car parks | Lovemead Car Park | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest InstaVolt Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 36.8 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Lovemead Group Practice | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tesco Instore Pharmacy | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mortimer Dental | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Trowbridge Hospital | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Dursley Road | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.8 ha | 100 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Biss Meadows 15 ha | 290 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 430 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,310 m² | 360 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 7,510 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 18 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Trowbridge General Cemetery, a registered park or garden (Grade II), 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge General Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.4 km (1.5 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Biss Wood | Wood | 1.7 km (1 mile) east |
| Church Plantation | Wood | 2 km (1.2 miles) east |
| Flowers Wood | Wood | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-east |
| Stourton Water | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Arnold's Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) west |
| Hilperton Marsh | Wetland | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 0 | 1 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 12 |
1 of the street's 13 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from railways, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wiltshire: see them on the Wiltshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention; Achievement: Needs attention; Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Needs attention; Early years: Needs attention; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Holbrook Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Clarendon Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Grove Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Newtown Community Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| The John of Gaunt School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| Paxcroft Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Augustine's Catholic College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Castle Mead School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) | Good (Mar 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| North Bradley CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Studley Green Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Sep 2021, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Early Years BA14 0PS | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2025 |
| YMCA Little Shoots Day Nursery BA14 7HE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Sep 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 5 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Drynham Road (11); On or near Kingfisher Close (8); On or near Sorrel Close (5); On or near Kestrel Avenue (4); On or near Marden Walk (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 12% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 91% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | under 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 25% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 30% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 76% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 12% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 98% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Campion Drive · Redgrave Close · Drynham Road · Mallow Close · Toucan Street · Speedwell Close · Kyte Way · Kestrel Avenue · Wiltshire Drive · Sorrel Close · Marden Walk · Drynham Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.