Waterside Mere, Wiltshire
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (BA12), about 190 m long. USRN 33502903.
19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £220,000 across 1 sale. 7 homes have an energy certificate (D: 4, E: 2, F: 1). 4 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Wiltshire costs £2,572 a year in 2026-27. Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 20% of premises. The nearest railway station is Gillingham (Dorset), about 6.6 km away in a straight line. Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.7 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits. Its addresses are 102 to 103 m above sea level. None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic. The nearest GP surgery is Mere Surgery, about 360 m away. About 720 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 66% of households owned their home and 33% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification. 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £220,000 | £220,000 | £220,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £214,500 | £214,500 | £214,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £158,000 | £158,000 | £158,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £378,000 | £378,000 | £378,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2011 | 1 | £197,000 | £197,000 | £197,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £189,000 | £175,000 | £203,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £273,000 | £273,000 | £273,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2001 | 3 | £128,000 | £95,000 | £140,000 |
| 1998 | 1 | £80,000 | £80,000 | £80,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2024 | THE COTTAGE BA12 6EE | Semi-detached | £220,000 | |
| 14 Feb 2023 | CROSSWAYS BA12 6EE | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 9 Jun 2020 | THE COTTAGE BA12 6EE | Semi-detached | £214,500 | |
| 26 Jul 2018 | ASTER COTTAGE BA12 6EE | Detached | £158,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2015 | WATERSIDE VILLA BA12 6EE | Detached | £378,000 | |
| 11 Mar 2013 | STEPPING STONES BA12 6EE | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2011 | THE COTTAGE BA12 6EE | Semi-detached | £197,000 | |
| 25 Sep 2009 | WILLOW COTTAGE BA12 6EE | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2009 | STEPPING STONES BA12 6EE | Semi-detached | £203,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2006 | WATERSIDE VILLA BA12 6EE | Semi-detached | £273,000 | |
| 26 Sep 2003 | FERN COTTAGE BA12 6EE | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 12 Oct 2001 | WATERSIDE VILLA BA12 6EE | Semi-detached | £140,000 | |
| 15 May 2001 | FERN COTTAGE BA12 6EE | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 5 Feb 2001 | STEPPING STONES BA12 6EE | Semi-detached | £128,000 | |
| 30 Jul 1998 | LITTLE PATCH BA12 6EE | Semi-detached | £80,000 | |
| 24 Jul 1997 | THE COTTAGE BA12 6EE | Semi-detached | £68,750 | |
| 7 Feb 1997 | STEPPING STONES BA12 6EE | Semi-detached | £43,000 | |
| 25 Oct 1996 | LITTLE PATCH BA12 6EE | Semi-detached | £64,500 | |
| 8 Oct 1995 | WILLOW COTTAGE BA12 6EE | Semi-detached | £48,000 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 80 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (3); House, detached (3); House, end-terrace (1). Built: before 1900 (5); Pre-1900 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); 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 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: 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
Planned, as of 30 September 2026
- 22 February 2027 to 19 March 2027: SOUTHERN GAS NETWORKS PLC, Utility repair and maintenance works, no carriageway incursion, on the verge, footpath (major (paa) works)
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 2 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: of the 20 homes the Environment Agency counts, 3 are in areas at high risk, 1 medium, 3 low and 0 very low.
Groundwater flooding is possible in 2 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 6EE | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 3 | possible |
| BA12 6ED | not in 2 or 3 | 1 / 1 / 0 | possible |
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 102 m and 103 m above sea level (102 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA12 6ED | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| BA12 6EE | 100% | 20% | 20% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Gillingham (Dorset) 358,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 6.6 km |
| Bruton 53,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.8 km | |
| Tisbury 191,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 13.6 km | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m, 11 within 800 m; nearest Fire Station Mere | 230 m |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 6.1 km |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 45.0 km |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Mere Surgery | 360 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km; nearest Mere Pharmacy | 350 m |
| NHS dentists | 1 practices within 1.6 km; nearest Mere Dental Practice | 320 m |
| Hospital | Westminster Memorial Hospital | 10.9 km |
| Police station | Mere Police Station | 230 m |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m; nearest The Southern Co-Operative Mere The Square, The Square Cashzone | 370 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Play area | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 1,340 m² | 320 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 4.3 ha | 250 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m; nearest Unnamed 5,070 m² | 140 m |
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Dewes House, a listed building (Grade II*), 280 m south. 73 listed buildings are within 1.0 km, 1 of them Grade I and 3 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Dewes House | Listed building, Grade II* | 280 m south |
| Old Ship Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 370 m south-west |
| Mere Castle | Scheduled monument | 510 m west |
| Church of St Michael the Archangel | Listed building, Grade I | 550 m south-west |
| The Chantry | Listed building, Grade II* | 570 m south-west |
| Four bowl barrows on Long Hill, 220m west of Mere Castle | Scheduled monument | 700 m west |
| Bowl barrow 190m north east of Burton Farm | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Plantation | Wood | 510 m north-east |
| Long Hill | Hill | 540 m west |
| Chetcombe Bottom | Valley | 890 m north-east |
| Great Bottom | Valley | 1.0 km north |
| Puck Well | Lake or reservoir | 4.2 km east |
| Little Marsh | Wetland | 4.6 km south-west |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 12 | 12 |
None of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road or rail traffic.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mere School | Primary | 4–11 | 320 m | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayley's Hair Design BA12 6HA | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | Exempt | |
| Mere Kebab & Pizza BA12 6HE | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Golden Valley Chinese Takeaway BA12 6DL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Sprout and Flower BA12 6DJ | Retailers - other | 370 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Waltons of Mere BA12 6DD | Retailers - other | 370 m | 4 Good | 12 Jun 2026 |
| The Co-op BA12 6DJ | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 390 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
| The George Inn BA12 6DR | Pub/bar/nightclub | 390 m | 4 Good | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Angel Corner Tea Room BA12 6DH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Ericourt Inns Ltd BA12 6JE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m | 5 Very good | 11 Aug 2023 |
| Mere Fish & Chip Shop BA12 6DS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 450 m | 5 Very good | 18 Aug 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 18 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Queens Road (14); On or near Spinners Way (7); On or near The Yews (4); On or near Hazzards Hill (3); On or near Old Hollow (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 66% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 43% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 18% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 68% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km of home (of those who travel to work) | 35% | 65% |
| Work 30 km or more away | 28% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 33% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 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
Nearby streets
The Yews · Steep Street · Lovage Way · The Fields · New Cut · Spinners Way · Nursery Gardens · Denes Avenue · Bishops Close · The Fields · Upper Water Street · Hazzards Hill
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 aircraft, industry or neighbours: noise figures are models of road and rail traffic outside, in England only.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.