The Close Kington St Michael, Wiltshire
21 addresses across 2 postcodes (SN14), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28601581.
- Sales: 32 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £410,000 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 14 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 10, 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 C; Band D in Wiltshire costs £2,572 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 84% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chippenham, about 4.3 km (2.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Middle Common, is about 2.1 km (1.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 97 to 100 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 21 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Hathaway Surgery, about 3.4 km (2.1 miles) away.
- People: About 720 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 76% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £410,000 | £335,000 | £485,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £360,000 | £360,000 | £360,000 |
| 2023 | 2 | £572,313 | £460,000 | £684,625 |
| 2021 | 1 | £405,000 | £405,000 | £405,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £478,000 | £478,000 | £478,000 |
| 2017 | 2 | £493,000 | £433,500 | £552,500 |
| 2015 | 1 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 |
| 2014 | 2 | £242,000 | £222,000 | £262,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £271,375 | £192,750 | £350,000 |
| 2008 | 1 | £226,000 | £226,000 | £226,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2025 | 3 SN14 6LE | Detached | £485,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2025 | 17 SN14 6LE | Semi-detached | £335,000 | |
| 2 Oct 2024 | 19 SN14 6LE | Semi-detached | £360,000 | |
| 20 Jan 2023 | 8 SN14 6LE | Detached | £684,625 | |
| 20 Jan 2023 | 1 SN14 6LE | Semi-detached | £460,000 | |
| 24 Sep 2021 | 9 SN14 6LE | Detached | £405,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2019 | 7 SN14 6LE | Detached | £478,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2017 | 11 SN14 6LE | Detached | £552,500 | |
| 9 Nov 2017 | 6 SN14 6LE | Detached | £433,500 | |
| 11 Jun 2015 | 7 SN14 6LE | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 3 Oct 2014 | 9 SN14 6LE | Detached | £262,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2014 | 15 SN14 6LE | Semi-detached | £222,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2012 | 9 SN14 6LE | Detached | £235,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2011 | 5 SN14 6LE | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 27 May 2009 | 2 SN14 6LE | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 16 Apr 2009 | 16 SN14 6LE | Semi-detached | £192,750 | |
| 13 Mar 2008 | 12 SN14 6LE | Semi-detached | £226,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2006 | 1 SN14 6LE | Semi-detached | £274,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2006 | 3 SN14 6LE | Detached | £350,000 | |
| 15 Jul 2005 | 2 SN14 6LE | Detached | £289,995 | |
| 15 Jul 2005 | 9 SN14 6LE | Detached | £216,000 | |
| 26 Aug 2004 | 12 SN14 6LE | Semi-detached | £173,750 | |
| 20 Apr 2004 | 5 SN14 6LE | Detached | £210,000 | |
| 25 Aug 2000 | 17 SN14 6LE | Semi-detached | £116,000 | |
| 24 Mar 1999 | 5 SN14 6LE | Detached | £110,000 | |
| 16 Jul 1998 | 12 SN14 6LE | Semi-detached | £82,500 | |
| 21 Nov 1997 | 5 SN14 6LE | Detached | £96,000 | |
| 17 Nov 1997 | 7 SN14 6LE | Detached | £125,000 | |
| 17 Nov 1997 | 9 SN14 6LE | Detached | £85,995 | |
| 23 Sep 1996 | 12 SN14 6LE | Semi-detached | £64,500 | |
| 31 May 1996 | 11 SN14 6LE | Detached | £111,000 | |
| 14 Mar 1996 | 13 SN14 6LE | Terraced | £56,000 |
Energy performance certificates
14 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 108 m². Most common: House, detached (10); House, semi-detached (4). Built: 1976-1982 (6); 1983-1990 (5); 1967-1975 (3). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (12).
Each home's certificates and sales (8 addresses)
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 (20% of about 1,080 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, KINGTON ST MICHAEL (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- 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 31 October 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 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SN14 6LE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| SN14 6RL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 21 addresses are between 97 m and 100 m above sea level (99 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN14 6LE | 100% | 84% | 84% | 0% |
| SN14 6RL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chippenham 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) |
| Melksham 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.1 km (8.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Ridings Shelter Kington St Michael | 130 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Chippenham | 4.9 km (3.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | Gridserve Charging Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 41.9 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Hathaway Surgery | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Morrisons Pharmacy | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Vocare Banes Swindon And Wiltshire | 3 km (1.9 miles) |
| Hospital | Sulis Hospital Bath Elective Surgical Hub | 5.1 km (3.2 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | Moto - Leigh Delamere West - Forecourt Cashzone | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | Middle Common 1.7 ha | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 910 m² | 300 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.4 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,550 m² | 350 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Michael, a listed building (Grade II*), 470 m (0.3 miles) south-east. 33 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of St Michael | Listed building, Grade II* | 470 m (0.3 miles) south-east |
| Group of Nine Monuments in Churchyard South West of South Aisle of Church of St Michael | Listed building, Grade II* | 480 m (0.3 miles) south |
| Priory Manor | Listed building, Grade II* | 700 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tor Hill | Hill | 650 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Priory Wood | Wood | 1 km (0.6 miles) west |
| Easton Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Swinley Withy Bed | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Hey Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Kent's Bottom | Valley | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.8 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 21 |
2 of the street's 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kington St Michael Church of England Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 80 m | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lataca @ Kington St Michael Primary SN14 6JE | School/college/university | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Kington St Michael Club SN14 6JB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2022 |
| The Jolly Huntsman SN14 6JB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Jun 2022 |
| Kington St Michael Village Shop SN14 6HX | Retailers - other | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Public order | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kyneton Way (4); On or near The Orchard (1); On or near The Ham (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 26% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 76% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 16% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 32% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 43% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 50% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 5% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 40% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 23% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 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 7 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
Skillins · The Ridings · Kyneton Way · The Ham · The Orchard · Paddock End · Town Close
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.