Townsend Pitton, Wiltshire
15 addresses across 3 postcodes (SP5), about 130 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 33500993.
- Sales: 12 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £575,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 1, D: 2, E: 2).
- Flood: 12 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 E; 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 Dean (Wilts), about 6.3 km (3.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 76 to 80 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Three Chequers Medical Practice, about 7 km (4.3 miles) away.
- People: About 490 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £575,000 | £575,000 | £575,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £170,000 | £170,000 | £170,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £502,500 | £455,000 | £550,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £950,000 | £950,000 | £950,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £700,000 | £700,000 | £700,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £625,000 | £625,000 | £625,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £370,000 | £370,000 | £370,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £107,000 | £107,000 | £107,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2026 | WILLOW COTTAGE SP5 1DH | Detached | £575,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2021 | SANDFORD SP5 1DH | Detached | £170,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2020 | BROCKWAYS SP5 1DH | Detached | £455,000 | |
| 12 Feb 2020 | THE BEECH HOUSE SP5 1DH | Other | £25,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 28 Jan 2020 | FAIRWINDS SP5 1DH | Semi-detached | £550,000 | |
| 27 Apr 2011 | CHURCH FARM BARN SP5 1DH | Detached | £950,000 | |
| 9 Oct 2006 | CHURCH FARM SP5 1DH | Detached | £700,000 | |
| 28 Oct 2005 | OLD BAKERY SP5 1DH | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2003 | CHURCH FARM BARN SP5 1DH | Detached | £625,000 | |
| 5 Dec 2000 | OLD MEADOWS SP5 1DH | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 16 May 1997 | FAIRWINDS SP5 1DH | Semi-detached | £115,000 | |
| 20 Dec 1996 | BROCKWAYS SP5 1DH | Detached | £107,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 155 m². Most common: House, detached (2); House, semi-detached (2); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 2003-2006 (1); 2020 (1); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (3); 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 E (30% of about 870 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, PITTON (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 5.
- 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
- CHURCH OF ST PETER, grade II*
- CHURCH FARMHOUSE, grade II
- WALL TO NORTH OF FRONT GARDEN OF CHURCH FARMHOUSE, grade II
- WHITTOCK MONUMENT IN CHURCHYARD, 9 METRES SOUTH OF CHANCEL, CHURCH OF ST PETER, grade II
- WILLLOW COTTAGE, grade II
Roadworks
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 30 September 2026 to 2 October 2026: WILTSHIRE COUNCIL, Highway repair and maintenance works, stop/go boards, on the carriageway (minor works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 12 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 6 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: of the 36 homes the Environment Agency counts, 13 are in areas at high risk, 0 medium, 6 low and 0 very low.
Groundwater flooding is possible in 3 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: at least one postcode centre is in flood zone 3. Zone 3 is a 1% (1 in 100) or greater annual chance of flooding from rivers, or 0.5% from the sea, ignoring defences.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SP5 1DH | zone 3 | 3 / 0 / 0 | possible |
| SP5 1DJ | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 0 / 1 | possible |
| SP5 1DQ | not in 2 or 3 | 8 / 0 / 5 | possible |
Height above sea level
The street's 15 addresses are between 76 m and 80 m above sea level (78 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP5 1DH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SP5 1DJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SP5 1DQ | 100% | 57% | 57% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Dean (Wilts) 38,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.3 km (3.9 miles) |
| Salisbury 2.0 million journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Grateley 281,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11 km (6.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Peter''s Church Pitton | 70 m |
| EV charging points | Roam Charging Station | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 28.1 km (17 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 78.6 km (49 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Three Chequers Medical Practice | 7 km (4.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Bishopdown Pharmacy | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Bishopdown Dental Practice | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Hospital | Salisbury District Hospital | 7.8 km (4.9 miles) |
| Police station | Bourne Hill Police Station | 6.8 km (4.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,250 m² | 90 m |
| Playing field | Coronation Field Recreation Ground 1.7 ha | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of St Peter, a listed building (Grade II*), 70 m south-west. 17 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 Peter | Listed building, Grade II* | 70 m south-west |
| Long barrow, Winterbourne | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Roman earthwork | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pitton Copse | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Piccadilly Clump | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Bigg's Copse | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Church Copse | Wood | 1.5 km (1 mile) south-east |
| Dunstable Pond | Lake or reservoir | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Bourne Hill | Hill | 2.5 km (1.6 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 15 |
2 of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitton Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitton Post Office & Stores SP5 1DQ | Retailers - other | 230 m | 4 Good | 24 May 2023 |
| Silver Plough Inn SP5 1DU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2023 |
| Pitton Community Shop SP5 1DU | Retailers - other | 370 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Pitton Preschool SP5 1DU | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 11 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near High Street (14); On or near Glebe Close (3); On or near Above Hedges (1); On or near Elm Close (1); On or near Townsend (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 38% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 3% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 48% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 40% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 2% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 24% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 8% | 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 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
- SP5 1DH: 12 addresses of 15 in the postcode
- SP5 1DJ: 2 addresses of 7 in the postcode
- SP5 1DQ: 1 address of 27 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Church Lane · Black Lane · Elm Close · Glebe Close · David's Garden · The Green · Whiteway · High Street · Whiteway · Model Farm 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.