Townsend Townsend, Wiltshire
16 addresses across 2 postcodes (SN10), about 450 m (0.3 miles) long. USRN 18501381.
- Sales: 11 recorded sales since 1995; in 2023 the median was £282,500 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, D: 3, E: 3).
- 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 E; Band D in Wiltshire costs £2,572 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 8% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Westbury, about 11.9 km (7.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 640 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 105 to 108 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 16 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Courtyard Surgery, about 2.5 km (1.5 miles) away.
- People: About 460 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | £282,500 | £282,500 | £282,500 |
| 2019 | 1 | £233,000 | £233,000 | £233,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £234,000 | £234,000 | £234,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £465,000 | £465,000 | £465,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £172,000 | £172,000 | £172,000 |
| 1999 | 1 | £269,000 | £269,000 | £269,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £83,750 | £77,500 | £90,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Oct 2023 | 9 SN10 5TL | Semi-detached | £282,500 | |
| 29 Nov 2019 | 9 SN10 5TL | Semi-detached | £233,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2016 | 7 SN10 5TL | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2016 | 9 SN10 5TL | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2015 | 7 SN10 5TL | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 1 Jul 2013 | 3 SN10 5TL | Semi-detached | £234,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2003 | SUNNYSIDE SN10 5TL | Detached | £465,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2001 | 2 SN10 5TL | Semi-detached | £172,000 | |
| 29 Jul 1999 | SUNNYSIDE SN10 5TL | Detached | £269,000 | |
| 30 Nov 1998 | 2 SN10 5TL | Semi-detached | £90,000 | |
| 17 Jul 1998 | 1 SN10 5TL | Semi-detached | £77,500 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 106 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (6); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1900-1929 (3); 1950-1966 (2); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (social) (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 (25% of about 790 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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SN10 5TL | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| SN10 5TJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 16 addresses are between 105 m and 108 m above sea level (106 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN10 5TJ | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SN10 5TL | 92% | 8% | 8% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Westbury 543,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 11.9 km (7.4 miles) |
| Dilton Marsh 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13 km (8.1 miles) | |
| Warminster 356,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.3 km (8.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Chitham Close Great Cheverell | 250 m |
| Bus or coach station | Crooks Lane Urchfont | 7.3 km (4.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest HMP Erlestoke | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 49.1 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Courtyard Surgery | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Day Lewis Pharmacy | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | Dental Surgery | 6.9 km (4.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Green Lane Hospital | 7.1 km (4.4 miles) |
| Police station | Devizes Police Station | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 190 m² | 220 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.3 ha | 1.6 km (1 mile) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5,070 m² | 220 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Court House at Manor House, a listed building (Grade II*), 570 m (0.4 miles) north. 30 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Court House at Manor House | Listed building, Grade II* | 570 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Church of St Peter | Listed building, Grade I | 590 m (0.4 miles) north |
| Strip lynchet system east of Three Corner Firs | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-east |
| Hill Wood bowl barrow | Scheduled monument | 1.6 km (1 mile) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Townsend Wood | Wood | 350 m west |
| Shovel Wood | Wood | 850 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Folly Wood | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Pear Tree Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south-west |
| Long Water | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Barn Bottom | Valley | 4.1 km (2.6 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 | 14 | 16 |
2 of the street's 16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 4–11 | 170 m | Outstanding (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lataca Catering SN10 5TL | School/college/university | 170 m | Exempt | |
| Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy @ SN10 5TL | School/college/university | 170 m | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Chitham Close (14).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 39% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 17% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 64% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 26% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 41% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 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) | 34% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 19% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 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
Chitham Close · High Street · B3098 · Witchcombe Close · Green 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.