BA14 6FH is a safe, established residential area on Wheat Close, 0.8km from Studley, Lower in Trowbridge. Administratively it sits within Melksham Without West & Rural ward and the South West Wiltshire constituency.
For families considering a move, BA14 6FH represents a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA14 6FH are sourced from Output Area E00166339 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHEAT CLOSE, BA14 6FH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHEAT CLOSE, BA14 6FH.
294
31
£ 50,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. BA14 6FH spans multiple life stages — average age 31, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA14 6FH. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA14 6FH has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oasis Academy Longmeadow
Castle Mead School
Paxcroft Primary School
Holbrook Primary School
The Mead Community Primary School
Newtown Community Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Gardner Garages Ltd0.5 km
- Paxcroft News Londis0.6 km
- Radstock Co-operative Society0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Extra 33160.8 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Yo! To Go!0.8 km
- Oriental Dragon0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Tesco Family Dining0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Trowbridge1.8 km
- Westbury5.2 km
- Bradford-On-Avon5.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Garage0.4 km
- Jasmine Way0.4 km
- Falcon Drive0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BA146FH · Data under Open Government Licence