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Trowbridge, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Trowbridge is a mid-size city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 40,952. Elevation: 135 ft (41 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
40,952 Population 32/sq mi density
135 ft Elevation 41 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,020 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,020 median income, 3.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$417,149 home value, $1,201/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

People

Population40,952
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density32/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,020
Per Capita$48,020
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

D
Home Value$417,149
Rent$1,201
Ownership68.0%
Housing Units16,381

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation135 ft (41 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+52.4%

Community

Population40,952
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Coordinates51.3189°, -2.2086°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,042 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (8 cm)
Median Household Income$48,020
Median Age44.7 years

About Trowbridge

Trowbridge is a mid-size city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 40,952. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet (41 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Trowbridge has a population of 40,952 with a density of 32 people per square mile, spread across 1,296.5 square miles. The median age is 44.7 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly White (4.3%), with 3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.9% of residents. 7.5% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 4.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

40,952
Total Population
32
People / sq mi
44.7yrs
Median Age
15% above United Kingdom avg
1,296.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.9%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 4.1%

Social Characteristics

Trowbridge vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Trowbridge is $48,020, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,020 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $923, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 3,727 business establishments. 34.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Trowbridge vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$48,020
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$48,020
Avg Weekly Wage$923

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)3,727

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.5%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home34.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Trowbridge is $417,149, 48% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,201 (3% above the national average of $1,163). 68.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 16,381 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$417,149
48% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,201
3% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.0%
Owner-Occupied68.0%
Renter-Occupied32.0%
Housing Units16,381

Property Tax

Climate in Trowbridge

Trowbridge has an average annual temperature of 10.2°C (50°F). The hottest month is Jul (16.8°C), the coldest is Jan (4.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 776 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.4°C / 40°F 2.1° / 6.8° 76.9
Feb 4.7°C / 40°F 1.9° / 7.5° 55.4
Mar 6.7°C / 44°F 3.2° / 10.2° 48.7
Apr 9°C / 48°F 4.7° / 13.2° 53.7
May 11.8°C / 53°F 7.5° / 16.2° 55.6
Jun 14.8°C / 59°F 10.4° / 19.2° 55.7
Jul 16.8°C / 62°F 12.3° / 21.4° 61.2
Aug 16.6°C / 62°F 12.3° / 21° 66.2
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 10.2° / 18.3° 54.2
Oct 10.9°C / 52°F 7.8° / 14° 86.5
Nov 7.3°C / 45°F 4.7° / 9.9° 83.2
Dec 4.8°C / 41°F 2.5° / 7° 79.0
Trowbridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 135 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average51.7°F
4% below United Kingdom avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation135 ft (41 m)
Area1,296.5 sq mi (3,357.9 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates51.3189°N, 2.2086°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 134 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 123 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 109 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 123 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 136 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 115 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 60 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 87 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 84 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 60 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 84 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 74 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 85 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 67 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 130 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 80 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 111 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 99 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 60 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m - 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 3.2 in
February 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.3 in Wettest

Trowbridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (1.9").

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34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1% above the national average of 33.7%. 52.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.2%
1% above United Kingdom avg
High School+52.4%
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density32/sq mi
Total Area1,296.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.5%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home34.1%

Schools in Trowbridge

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St John's Catholic Primary School - - - -
St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge - - - -
Paxcroft Primary School - - - -
Larkrise - - - -
Newtown Community Primary School - - - -
Willowbrook Primary School - - - -
Studley Green Primary School - - - -
Castle Mead School - - - -
Holbrook Primary School - - - -
The Clarendon Academy - - - -
The John of Gaunt School - - - -
Walwayne Court Primary School - - - -
The Mead Community Primary School - - - -
Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School - - - -
Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School - - - -
Emmaus School - - - -
St. Augustine's Catholic College - - - -
Bellefield Primary and Nursery School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Trowbridge

27 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mystery Train Radio americana, blues AAC 192 kbps
SOUL RADIO Only Classic Soul 50s, 60s AAC+ 192 kbps
Incapable Staircase ambient, disco MP3 128 kbps
SWU FM dnb, drum and bass MP3 128 kbps
Noods Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Heart Bristol pop music AAC 48 kbps
HearMe - 1990s pop music 1990s pop music MP3
BFBS Blandford - AAC+ 64 kbps
BCfm 93.2 bristol, rock MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Bristol bbc, bristol UNKNOWN
Crystal Love Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Thornbury Radio - MP3 192 kbps
itisnow Radio - MP3 128 kbps
RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio 80s MP3 320 kbps
Ujima Radio african music, blues MP3 128 kbps
CruiseOne Radio electronic, indie MP3 256 kbps
Forest FM - MP3 128 kbps
Frome FM 96.6 community radio, frome MP3 120 kbps
WIDE Radio club, dance MP3
Grey Clay Radio ambient, dark ambient MP3 128 kbps
Somervalley fm community radio, local station MP3 192 kbps
State of the Art Radio - MP3
Naim Radio classical, electronica OGG 160 kbps
Naim Jazz jazz OGG 128 kbps
Naim Classical classical, orchestral OGG 128 kbps
Alfred community news MP3 160 kbps
Radio Ninesprings - MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Trowbridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Assembly Rooms and Fashion Museum
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum
Bath Medical Museum
Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution
Bath World Heritage Centre
Beckford's Tower
Box Rock Circus
Bradford on Avon Museum
Bruton Museum
Calne Heritage Centre
Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre
Collonade
Fox Talbot Museum
Frome Museum
Herschel Museum of Astronomy
Holburne Museum
Iron Duke
Jane Austen Centre
Kennet and Avon Canal Museum
Market Lavington Museum
Mary Shelly's House of Frankenstein
Mere Museum
Museum of Bath Architecture
Museum of Bath at Work
Museum of Bath Stone
Museum of East Asian Art
No.1 Royal Crescent Museum
Radstock Museum
REME Museum
The American Museum (Claverton Manor)
Trowbridge Museum
Visit Hillbrush
Westwood Manor
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre
Wiltshire Heritage Museum
Wiltshire Museum
Yate Heritage Centre

Libraries in Trowbridge

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
amcar0.0
Bath Central Library0.0
Bath Spa University Library0.0
Box Library0.0
Bradford on Avon Library0.0
Bruton Community Library0.0
Calne Library0.0
Chipping Sodbury Library0.0
Corsham Library0.0
Devizes Community Hub & Library0.0
Frome Library0.0
Library and Museum0.0
Lyneham Library0.0
Mere Library0.0
Moorland Road Community Library0.0
Public Library0.0
Radstock Library0.0
Saltford Community Library0.0
The Library0.0
The Library0.0
Trowbridge Library0.0
Warminster Library0.0
Westbury Library0.0
Weston Public Library0.0
Yate Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Trowbridge

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bath Farmers Market
Bear Flat Community Market
Odd Down Football Club Market
The Shambles Indoor Market

Hotels in Trowbridge

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hilbury Court Hotel
Moonraker Hotel
Polebarn Hotel
Premier Inn Trowbridge

Restaurants in Trowbridge

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Frankie & Benny's
Golden Wok
Nando's
New Peking House
Prezzo
Tailor-made Cafe
The Codfather
The Little Desert Shop
Toby Carvery
Wagamama

Cafes in Trowbridge

11 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Arthaus Coffee
Boswells
Cesar's Coffee Bar
Coffee#1
Costa
Dusty Ape Coffee
La Bella Vita
Leykers
Mandys Food Kabin
Roast & Toast
Valeroso Lounge

Cinemas in Trowbridge

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Odeon

Monuments in Trowbridge

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blind House

Clinics in Trowbridge

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Trowbridge Osteopaths & Natural Therapists

Veterinaries in Trowbridge

3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Garston Veterinary Group - Trowbridge
Garston's
Harris, Hill and Gibbons Veterinary Surgery

Train Stations in Trowbridge

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Trowbridge

Gas Stations in Trowbridge

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Applegreen
BP
Tesco
Texaco

Banks in Trowbridge

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coventry Building Society
Halifax
HSBC UK
Lloyds Bank
Nationwide
Santander

Shopping Malls in Trowbridge

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Shires Shopping Centre

Gyms in Trowbridge

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness

Breweries in Trowbridge

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Abbey Ales Brewery
Electric Bear Brewing Co
Three Daggers

Stadiums & Teams in Trowbridge

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Trowbridge

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Warmwell Snowsport Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
South Wilts Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Trowbridge

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
Gloucestershire AirportGLOMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
RNAS YeoviltonYEOMedium Airport
Allensmore Airfield-Small Airport
Aston Down Airfield-Small Airport
Avon Lane Airfield-Small Airport
Badminton Airfield-Small Airport
Bagber Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Batch End Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Batchley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club-Small Airport
Berrow Airstrip-Small Airport
Biss Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bossington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowden Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowerchalke Airfield-Small Airport
Bowerswaine Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Bowldown Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club-Small Airport
Broadmeadow Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Calcot Airfield-Small Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Charlton Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Charmy Down Airstrip-Small Airport
Chase Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clench Common Airfield-Small Airport
Clutton Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Compton Abbas Aerodrome-Small Airport
Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip-Small Airport
Cornbury House Airstrip-Small Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Craysmarsh Airstrip-Small Airport
Curry Rivel Airstrip-Small Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford Airstrip-Small Airport
Devizes Airstrip-Small Airport
Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field)-Small Airport
Draycot Farm Aerodrome-Small Airport
Edington Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Garston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Godney Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Trowbridge

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
College Road Post Office
Dursley Road Post Office
Hilperton Marsh Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Trowbridge

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethesda Baptist Church
New Testament Church of God
Polish Catholic Centre of Our Lady
St John the Baptist Catholic Church
St Mary
St Thomas
St. James
St. Michael and All Angels
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Salvation Army - Trowbridge
Trinity Church
Trowbridge Mosque
Wesley Road Methodist Church

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UFO Sightings
3
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Trowbridge

What is the population of Trowbridge?

Trowbridge has a population of 40,952 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 1,296.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Trowbridge expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,020, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $417,149 (48% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,201 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Trowbridge?

Trowbridge has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Trowbridge?

Trowbridge has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $923. There are 3,727 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Trowbridge?

The median home value in Trowbridge is $417,149. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,201. The homeownership rate is 68.0%.

How are the schools in Trowbridge?

34.2% of adults in Trowbridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 52.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Trowbridge?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Trowbridge is 4.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3% Asian. 95.9% of residents speak only English at home. 7.5% of the population are military veterans. 4.2% of residents have a disability.

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