Elm Close Rowde, Wiltshire
12 addresses across 1 postcode (SN10), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 18501226.
- Sales: 15 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £567,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 4, D: 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 C; Band D in Wiltshire costs £2,572 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 7.9 km (4.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Diamond Jubilee Wood, is about 790 m (0.5 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 74 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 Lansdowne Surgery, about 2.3 km (1.5 miles) away.
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 72% of households owned their home and 26% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £567,500 | £567,500 | £567,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £440,000 | £440,000 | £440,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £174,950 | £174,950 | £174,950 |
| 2007 | 2 | £370,000 | £320,000 | £420,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £320,000 | £320,000 | £320,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £124,000 | £124,000 | £124,000 |
| 2001 | 2 | £154,975 | £119,950 | £190,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £67,000 | £67,000 | £67,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £60,000 | £60,000 | £60,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £149,950 | £149,950 | £149,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sep 2024 | 10 SN10 2QP | Detached | £567,500 | |
| 12 Dec 2019 | 11 SN10 2QP | Detached | £440,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2013 | 10 SN10 2QP | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 1 Jun 2010 | 2 SN10 2QP | Semi-detached | £174,950 | |
| 16 Oct 2007 | 9 SN10 2QP | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2007 | 10 SN10 2QP | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2004 | 11 SN10 2QP | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 10 May 2002 | 2 SN10 2QP | Semi-detached | £124,000 | |
| 25 Jul 2001 | 1 SN10 2QP | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 16 Jul 2001 | 2 SN10 2QP | Semi-detached | £119,950 | |
| 8 Sep 2000 | 9 SN10 2QP | Detached | £220,000 | |
| 13 Sep 1999 | 3 SN10 2QP | Semi-detached | £67,000 | |
| 7 Oct 1998 | 3 SN10 2QP | Semi-detached | £60,000 | |
| 15 Jul 1997 | 9 SN10 2QP | Detached | £149,950 | |
| 23 Feb 1996 | 1 SN10 2QP | Detached | £100,000 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 136 m². Most common: House, detached (3); House, semi-detached (2). Built: 1983-1990 (5). 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 C (22% 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
Finished in the last three months
- 5 August 2026: WESSEX WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway (immediate - urgent works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 74 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN10 2QP | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Melksham 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.9 km (4.9 miles) |
| Chippenham 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 12.6 km (7.8 miles) | |
| Trowbridge 904,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.4 km (8.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rose Cottage Rowde | 290 m |
| Bus or coach station | Crooks Lane Urchfont | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 47.5 km (30 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Lansdowne Surgery | 2.3 km (1.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Devizes Pharmacy | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | New Park Dental Practice | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Devizes Hospital | 3 km (1.8 miles) |
| Police station | Devizes Police Station | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) |
| Cash machines | Cashpoint® 38 Market Place Lloyds Bank | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Diamond Jubilee Wood 3.4 ha | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 900 m² | 160 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 170 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,180 m² | 190 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 3.4 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Matthew, a listed building (Grade II*), 210 m north-east. 28 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Matthew | Listed building, Grade II* | 210 m north-east |
| Caen Hill locks | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Horse Lane Copse | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| The Moors | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Clinghill Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Ashen Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Pond Water | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.8 miles) south-east |
| Beacon Hill | Hill | 3.8 km (2.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.7 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 12 | 12 |
None of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowde CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 600 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Feb 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cross Keys Premier SN10 2PN | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tower View (4); On or near Sands Close (2); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (1); On or near Cock Road (1); On or near Elm Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 8% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 72% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 13% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 52% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 23% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 9% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 53% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 11% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 26% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 20% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 6 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
- SN10 2QP: 12 addresses of 20 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Sands Close · Sand's Lane · Walnut Close · Chestnut Close · Tower View · St Matthews Close · Rowde Court Road · Cock Road · Maundrell Close · Springfield Road · Scholars Park · Bunnies Lane
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.