Forge Lane Bourton, Wiltshire
8 addresses across 2 postcodes (BA12), about 260 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 33501048.
- Sales: 8 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £599,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (D: 2, E: 2).
- 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 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gillingham (Dorset), about 6.1 km (3.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Zeals Green, is about 570 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 141 to 146 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Silton Surgery, about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- People: About 350 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 85% of households owned their home and 34% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 1 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often other crime.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £599,500 | £599,500 | £599,500 |
| 2022 | 1 | £520,000 | £520,000 | £520,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| 2009 | 1 | £200,000 | £200,000 | £200,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £289,950 | £289,950 | £289,950 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2023 | TREDAREN BA12 6NF | Detached | £599,500 | |
| 26 Jul 2022 | BORDER VIEW BA12 6NF | Detached | £520,000 | |
| 29 Mar 2021 | HIGH VIEW BA12 6NF | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 24 Nov 2017 | WESTERLEIGH BA12 6NF | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2015 | AUTUMN TINTS BA12 6NF | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2013 | BORDER VIEW BA12 6NF | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2009 | BORDER VIEW BA12 6NF | Detached | £200,000 | |
| 20 Nov 2006 | TREDAREN BA12 6NF | Detached | £289,950 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 114 m². Most common: Bungalow, detached (4). Built: 1950-1966 (2); 1930-1949 (1); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4).
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 (30% of about 890 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
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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 8 addresses are between 141 m and 146 m above sea level (144 m on average); the ground rises about 5 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA12 6NE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BA12 6NF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gillingham (Dorset) 358,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.1 km (3.8 miles) |
| Bruton 53,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.7 km (6 miles) | |
| Templecombe 92,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.2 km (7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 1 stop within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest White Lion Cross Bourton | 390 m |
| EV charging points | PoGo Charge | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 43.6 km (27 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Silton Surgery | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Mere Pharmacy | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Mere Dental Practice | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Wincanton Community Hospital | 7.4 km (4.6 miles) |
| Police station | Mere Police Station | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | The Southern Co-Operative Mere The Square, The Square Cashzone | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Zeals Green 740 m² | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 720 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 9,800 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 3,140 m² | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Martin, a listed building (Grade II*), 590 m (0.4 miles) north-east. 23 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 Martin | Listed building, Grade II* | 590 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Orchard Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) north-west |
| Pen Pits quern quarries SE of Hart Hill | Scheduled monument | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) west |
| Pen Pits quern quarries N of Combe Bottom | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Factory Pond | Lake or reservoir | 410 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Corner Copse | Wood | 600 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Combe Bottom | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north-west |
| Bagmore Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Hart Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Little Marsh | Wetland | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 6 | 8 |
2 of the street's 8 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 630 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St George's Church of England School, Bourton | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All About The Glaze SP8 5AT | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 28 Apr 2021 |
| White Lion Inn SP8 5AT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 23 Jan 2025 |
| Bullpits Golf Club SP8 5AX | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | Exempt | |
| WHEYD Ltd SP8 5AR | Retailers - other | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 12 Dec 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near High Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 63 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 47% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 85% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 63% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 12% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 45% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 47% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 45% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 37% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 34% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 9% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 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
Forge Lane · Factory Hill · High Street · Tulse Hill · Spring Garden Cottage · New Road · High Street · Easton Place · Fantley Lane · Pen Mill Hill · Zeals Rise · Queen Oak
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.