Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

ASHTON COMMON, BA14 6DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASHTON COMMON, BA14 6DY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

619

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 50,700 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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1/10
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6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

BA14 6DY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £570k, 76% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £570k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending down 23.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA14 6DY is a safe, established residential area on Ashton Common, 0.1km from Ashton Common in Wiltshire. Administratively it sits within Melksham Without West & Rural ward and the South West Wiltshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £570k, down 23.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA14 6DY are sourced from Output Area E00184277 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA14 6DY. The average age is 37.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.0%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 685,000

5 sales · Mean £ 718,000

Semi-Detached

£ 283,250

2 sales · Mean £ 283,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BA14 6DY has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are bicycle theft and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Trowbridge4.5 km
  • Melksham6.4 km
  • Westbury7.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Common Hill0.0 km
  • Common Hill0.1 km