High Street Lacock, Wiltshire
60 addresses across 3 postcodes (SN15), about 370 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28601592.
- Energy: 16 homes have an energy certificate (D: 11, E: 5).
- Flood: 1 address on its postcodes is in areas 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 E; Band D in Wiltshire costs £2,572 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 80% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Melksham, about 4.2 km (2.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 38 to 44 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 60 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lodge Surgery, about 3.9 km (2.4 miles) away.
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 27% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 16 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
16 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 107 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (9); Flat (2); House, end-terrace (2). Built: before 1900 (16). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (9); owner-occupied (2).
Each home's certificates and sales (10 addresses)
- 2, High Street, Lacock
- 4, High Street, Lacock
- 7, High Street, Lacock
- 13, High Street, Lacock
- 15, High Street, Lacock
- Courtyard Flat, 1, High Street, Lacock
- Courtyard Flat 2, Lacock Abbey, High Street, Lacock
- Manor Farm House, High Street, Lacock
- Post Office, 12 High Street, Lacock
- The Porch House, Lacock
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 E (21% of about 680 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, LACOCK (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 28.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 2-5, HIGH STREET, grade II*
- NO 14 (THE PORCH HOUSE), WITH COTTAGE AND GARAGE RANGE TO EAST, grade II*
- Village Cross 10m S of Lacock Church of England Primary School, grade II*
- 1, WEST STREET, grade II
- 10, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 11, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 12A, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 15-17, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 15, WEST STREET, grade II
- 18, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 18A, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 19, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 2 AND 3, EAST STREET, grade II
- 2, WEST STREET, grade II
- 20, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 21, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 22, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 6 AND 7, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 8, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 9, HIGH STREET, grade II
- BARN TO EAST OF TITHE BARN AT MANOR FARM, grade II
- CHAMBERLAIN'S HOUSE, grade II
- K6 TELEPHONE KIOSK, MELKSHAM ROAD, grade II
- LACOCK PRIMARY SCHOOL, grade II
- LACOCK STORES, grade II
- THE FOX TALBOT MUSEUM AND ABBEY LODGE AND ENTRANCE GATES, grade II
- THE RED LION INN, grade II
- THE WAR MEMORIAL, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 16 September 2026: WESSEX WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, give and take, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SN15 2LQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 1 / 3 | unlikely |
| SN15 2LG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SN15 2LF | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 60 addresses are between 38 m and 44 m above sea level (43 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN15 2LF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN15 2LG | 100% | 80% | 80% | 0% |
| SN15 2LQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Melksham 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Chippenham 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 5.3 km (3.3 miles) | |
| Bradford-On-Avon 532,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The George Lacock | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Chapel Knapp Farm | 3.2 km (2 miles) |
| EV charging points | MFG Charging Station | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 41.5 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Lodge Surgery | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Pewsham Pharmacy | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dac - Chippenham | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Hospital | Sulis Hospital Bath Elective Surgical Hub | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 5.2 km (3.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | MFG - Pheasant Cashzone | 4 km (2.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,060 m² | 130 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.9 ha | 140 m |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,440 m² | 120 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is 2-5, High Street, a listed building (Grade II*), 20 m. 127 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade I and 9 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| 2-5, High Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 20 m |
| Village Cross 10m S of Lacock Church of England Primary School | Listed building, Grade II* | 40 m |
| Tithe Barn at Manor Farm | Listed building, Grade I | 50 m |
| No 14 (The Porch House), With Cottage and Garage Range to East | Listed building, Grade II* | 70 m west |
| Lacock Abbey | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 310 m east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Inwood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Rake Pond Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Silverlands Lake | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| The Rookery | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Briary Wood | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Nocketts Hill | Hill | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 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 | 58 | 60 |
2 of the street's 60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacock Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 60 m | Good (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National Trust Shop SN15 2LQ | Retailers - other | 20 m | 5 Very good | 17 Sep 2025 |
| Lataca Ltd @ Lacock Primary School SN15 2LQ | School/college/university | 30 m | Exempt | |
| The Red Lion SN15 2LQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 4 Good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Lacock Stores SN15 2LQ | Retailers - other | 50 m | 5 Very good | 11 Apr 2023 |
| Stable Tea Rooms SN15 2LG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 80 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2024 |
| Wise Owls Pre-School SN15 2LF | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | Exempt | |
| Quintessentially English SN15 2LH | Manufacturers/packers | 110 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jun 2019 |
| The George Inn SN15 2LH | Pub/bar/nightclub | 120 m | 5 Very good | 4 Aug 2026 |
| The Cake Chemists ta CoCoChemistry SN15 2LH | Retailers - other | 140 m | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
| The Lacock Bakery SN15 2LB | Retailers - other | 160 m | 5 Very good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Courtyard Tea Room SN15 2LG | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 5 Very good | 14 Aug 2024 |
| The Rectory Lacock Ltd. SN15 2JZ | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 4 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near West Street (5); On or near East Street (4); On or near High Street (3); On or near Hither Way (2); On or near Church Street (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 27% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 40% | 17% |
| Private rented | 33% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 63% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 1% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 34% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 4% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 21% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 17% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 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 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
- SN15 2LQ: 33 addresses
- SN15 2LG: 25 addresses of 30 in the postcode
- SN15 2LF: 2 addresses of 23 in the postcode
Nearby streets
East Street · West Street · Church Street · Hither Way · Folly Lane East · Cantax Hill · Nethercote Hill · Melksham Road · A350
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.