North Street Mere, Wiltshire
64 addresses across 5 postcodes (BA12), about 220 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 33500394.
- Sales: 62 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £150,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 39 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 14, D: 11, E: 9, F: 3, G: 1).
- Flood: 2 addresses on its postcodes are 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 B; Band D in Wiltshire costs £2,572 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Gillingham (Dorset), about 6.3 km (3.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- 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: Its addresses are 103 to 107 m above sea level.
- Noise: 4 of its 64 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Mere Surgery, about 260 m away.
- People: About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 60% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 69 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often shoplifting.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £171,000 | £171,000 | £171,000 |
| 2022 | 4 | £280,000 | £155,000 | £290,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £176,000 | £176,000 | £176,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £400,000 | £400,000 | £400,000 |
| 2018 | 2 | £192,500 | £140,000 | £245,000 |
| 2017 | 3 | £260,000 | £197,000 | £265,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £226,000 | £226,000 | £226,000 |
| 2013 | 3 | £229,950 | £150,000 | £265,000 |
| 2012 | 3 | £122,000 | £90,000 | £210,000 |
| 2011 | 2 | £101,000 | £87,000 | £115,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2026 | FLAT 1, THE WALTON BUILDING BA12 6HU | Other | £190,000 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 30 Apr 2025 | FLAT 2, THE WALTON BUILDING BA12 6HU | Flat or maisonette | £182,500 | Leasehold. Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 25 Mar 2025 | FLAT 3, THE WALTON BUILDING BA12 6HU | Flat or maisonette | £150,000 | Leasehold. |
| 25 Oct 2024 | FLAT 5, THE WALTON BUILDING BA12 6HU | Flat or maisonette | £171,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Apr 2023 | NEW HOUSE BA12 6HH | Detached | £385,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 20 Dec 2022 | FLAT 4, THE WALTON BUILDING BA12 6HU | Flat or maisonette | £155,000 | Leasehold. |
| 15 Jul 2022 | MORNINGSIDE, 2 BA12 6HH | Terraced | £280,000 | |
| 5 Jul 2022 | 5 BA12 6HH | Terraced | £280,000 | |
| 31 May 2022 | CHAPEL HOUSE BA12 6HH | Semi-detached | £290,000 | |
| 15 Feb 2021 | FLAT 2, THE WALTON BUILDING BA12 6HU | Flat or maisonette | £176,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Feb 2021 | WALTON COTTAGE BA12 6HU | Detached | £280,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 3 Dec 2020 | OLD POLICE HOUSE BA12 6HH | Detached | £400,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2018 | NEW HOUSE BA12 6HH | Detached | £345,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 27 Apr 2018 | APPLE TREE COTTAGE BA12 6HH | Detached | £245,000 | |
| 9 Mar 2018 | FLAT 3, THE WALTON BUILDING BA12 6HU | Flat or maisonette | £140,000 | Leasehold. |
| 13 Jul 2017 | 3 BA12 6HH | Terraced | £260,000 | |
| 26 May 2017 | MERE METHODIST CHURCH BA12 6HH | Other | £165,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 7 Feb 2017 | WALTON COTTAGE BA12 6HU | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 31 Jan 2017 | FLAT 1, THE WALTON BUILDING BA12 6HU | Flat or maisonette | £197,000 | Leasehold. |
| 4 Mar 2016 | 6 BA12 6HH | Terraced | £225,000 | |
| 6 Nov 2015 | ROSELANDIA, 4 BA12 6HH | Terraced | £226,000 | |
| 29 Nov 2013 | FLAT 2, THE WALTON BUILDING BA12 6HU | Flat or maisonette | £150,000 | Leasehold. |
| 30 Aug 2013 | 5 BA12 6HH | Terraced | £229,950 | |
| 19 Jul 2013 | HONEY COTTAGE BA12 6HH | Detached | £265,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2012 | JULWIN BA12 6HH | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2012 | FLAT 5, THE WALTON BUILDING BA12 6HU | Flat or maisonette | £122,000 | Leasehold. |
| 2 Aug 2012 | FLAT 4, WELCOME HOUSE BA12 6HH | Flat or maisonette | £90,000 | Leasehold. |
| 23 May 2011 | FLAT 7, THE WALTON BUILDING BA12 6HU | Flat or maisonette | £87,000 | Leasehold. |
| 5 Apr 2011 | CHAPEL COTTAGE BA12 6HH | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 16 Sep 2009 | DOWNSIDE BA12 6HH | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 7 Oct 2008 | THE OLD BAKERY BA12 6HH | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 9 Apr 2008 | LONG COTTAGE BA12 6HH | Detached | £160,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2007 | 6 BA12 6HH | Terraced | £222,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2007 | FLAT 3, THE WALTON BUILDING BA12 6HU | Flat or maisonette | £134,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 7 Feb 2007 | FLAT 5, WALTON BUILDING BA12 6HU | Flat or maisonette | £131,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 21 Dec 2006 | WALTON COTTAGE BA12 6HU | Detached | £217,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2006 | FLAT 2, THE WALTON BUILDING BA12 6HU | Flat or maisonette | £165,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 22 May 2006 | 5 BA12 6HH | Semi-detached | £185,000 | |
| 30 Mar 2006 | FLAT 7, WALTON BUILDING BA12 6HU | Flat or maisonette | £105,250 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 10 Mar 2006 | FLAT 8, WALTON BUILDING BA12 6HU | Flat or maisonette | £127,000 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 2 Dec 2005 | FLAT 1, THE WALTON BUILDING BA12 6HU | Flat or maisonette | £166,000 | Leasehold. |
| 26 Sep 2005 | FLAT 4, WALTON BUILDING BA12 6HU | Flat or maisonette | £141,500 | New build. Leasehold. |
| 17 May 2004 | 5 BA12 6HH | Semi-detached | £176,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2003 | GABLE COTTAGE BA12 6HH | Terraced | £100,000 | |
| 4 Aug 2003 | FLAT 4, WELCOME HOUSE BA12 6HH | Flat or maisonette | £71,000 | Leasehold. |
| 28 Mar 2002 | 6 BA12 6HH | Terraced | £128,500 | |
| 17 Dec 2001 | APPLE TREE COTTAGE BA12 6HH | Detached | £145,950 | |
| 14 Nov 2001 | OLD POLICE HOUSE BA12 6HH | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 27 Jul 2001 | 5 BA12 6HH | Semi-detached | £114,000 | |
| 22 Jun 2001 | ROOK HAYES BA12 6HH | Detached | £145,000 |
Energy performance certificates
39 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: Flat (12); House, detached (10); House, mid-terrace (7). Built: before 1900 (19); 2003-2006 (7); 1983-1990 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (23); rented (private) (10).
Each home's certificates and sales (17 addresses)
- 2, North Street, Mere
- 3, North Street, Mere
- 4 The Walton Building, North Street, Mere
- 4, North Street, Mere
- 5, North Street, Mere
- 6 The Walton Building, North Street, Mere
- 6, North Street, Mere
- 7 The Walton Building, North Street, Mere
- 8 The Walton Building, North Street, Mere
- Downside, North Street, Mere
- Flat 1, Welcome House, North Street, Mere
- Flat 4 Welcome House, North Street, Mere
- Forge Cottage, North Street, Mere
- Littlecot, North Street, Mere
- New House, North Street, Mere
- Rose Cottage, North Street, Mere
- Taylin, North Street, Mere
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 B (33% of about 800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, MERE (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 7.
- 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
- DOWNLEASE, grade II
- GATEWAY AND WALLS TO COURTYARD COTTAGE, grade II
- HOUSE ADJOINING EAST OF POTTERS CROFT, grade II
- METHODIST CHURCH, grade II
- PICKWICKS, grade II
- POTTERS CROFT, grade II
- THE HOUSE IN SALISBURY STREET, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 16 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.
Groundwater flooding is possible in 5 of these postcodes: an address there is in a groundwater flood alert area.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA12 6HH | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 2 | possible |
| BA12 6HU | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
| BA12 6HJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
| BA12 6DL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 14 | possible |
| BA12 6PP | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | possible |
Height above sea level
The street's 64 addresses are between 103 m and 107 m above sea level (105 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA12 6DL | 100% | 18% | 18% | 0% |
| BA12 6HH | 87% | 51% | 51% | 0% |
| BA12 6HJ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| BA12 6HU | 100% | 11% | 11% | 0% |
| BA12 6PP | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gillingham (Dorset) 358,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Bruton 53,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.7 km (7.9 miles) | |
| Tisbury 191,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.7 km (8.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 12 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Clock Tower Mere | 70 m |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 45 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mere Surgery | 260 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mere Pharmacy | 60 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mere Dental Practice | 380 m |
| Hospital | Westminster Memorial Hospital | 10.7 km (6.7 miles) |
| Police station | Mere Police Station | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Southern Co-Operative Mere The Square, The Square Cashzone | 90 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,570 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4.3 ha | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,070 m² | 270 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Old Ship Hotel, a listed building (Grade II*), 80 m south-west. 71 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Old Ship Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 80 m south-west |
| Dewes House | Listed building, Grade II* | 120 m east |
| Church of St Michael the Archangel | Listed building, Grade I | 260 m south-west |
| The Chantry | Listed building, Grade II* | 280 m south-west |
| Mere Castle | Scheduled monument | 330 m west |
| Four bowl barrows on Long Hill, 220m west of Mere Castle | Scheduled monument | 510 m (0.3 miles) west |
| Bowl barrow 190m north east of Burton Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Long Hill | Hill | 360 m west |
| Castle Plantation | Wood | 800 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Great Bottom | Valley | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| Chetcombe Bottom | Valley | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Factory Pond | Lake or reservoir | 4.1 km (2.5 miles) west |
| Little Marsh | Wetland | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south |
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) | 9.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 60 | 64 |
4 of the street's 64 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mere School | Primary | 4–11 | 430 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley Chinese Takeaway BA12 6DL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Sprout and Flower BA12 6DJ | Retailers - other | 90 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| The George Inn BA12 6DR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 m | 4 Good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Mere Kebab & Pizza BA12 6HE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| The Co-op BA12 6DJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 100 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Angel Corner Tea Room BA12 6DH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Waltons of Mere BA12 6DD | Retailers - other | 120 m | 4 Good | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Mere Fish & Chip Shop BA12 6DS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 150 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| Hayley's Hair Design BA12 6HA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 m | Exempt | |
| Ericourt Inns Ltd BA12 6JE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 160 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2023 |
| Mere and District Day Centre BA12 6EL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 23 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Supermarket (26); On or near North Street (8); On or near Barnes Place (8); On or near The Square (6); On or near Angel Lane (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 11% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 31% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 60% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 15% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 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) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 22% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 66% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 32% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 33% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 16% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 4 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
- BA12 6HH: 47 addresses of 53 in the postcode
- BA12 6HU: 11 addresses
- BA12 6HJ: 4 addresses
- BA12 6DL: 1 address of 36 in the postcode
- BA12 6PP: 1 address of 12 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Castle Street · Boar Street · Pennybank Lane · Angel Lane · Castle Hill Crescent · Barnes Place · Denes Avenue · Barton Lane · New Cut · Bishops Close · Nursery Gardens · Salisbury Street
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.