BA14 8HQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Fore Street, 0.2km from Trowbridge in Trowbridge. Administratively it sits within Trowbridge Adcroft ward and the South West Wiltshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a significant portion of adults hold a degree, but a notable number have also pursued apprenticeships in the past. employment is predominantly concentrated in caring, leisure and other service occupations, or in sales and customer services. individuals in this subgroup are slightly more likely to be uk-born, compared with the group average. the population displays a fairly balanced age distribution, apart from the smaller proportion of elderly retirees. the neighbourhoods show limited ethnic diversity, and the housing landscape primarily consists of terraced homes, with a mix of detached and semi-detached properties as well. it is not uncommon for residents to own multiple vehicles. The daytime character shifts — manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (53% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are high (182 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £365k.
Census 2021 statistics for BA14 8HQ are sourced from Output Area E00166377 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FORE STREET, BA14 8HQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORE STREET, BA14 8HQ.
257
33
£ 43,500 /yr
71%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
With 71% economic activity and an average age of 33, BA14 8HQ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Above-average crime reflects the high footfall and commercial activity in this zone.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA14 8HQ. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 365,000
2 sales · Mean £ 365,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near BA14 8HQ are high at 182 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Newtown Community Primary School
St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge
The John of Gaunt School
St Augustine's Catholic College
Bellefield Primary and Nursery School
Walwayne Court School
Oasis Academy Longmeadow
Paxcroft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Bella Vita0.2 km
- Beytish Kitchen0.3 km
- Caffe Italiano0.3 km
- Davana Thai0.3 km
- Frankie & Benny's0.4 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
19 nearby- Trowbridge Town Bowls Club0.4 km
- Albany Palace0.3 km
- Gloucester Road Conservative Club0.8 km
- Newtown Social Club0.5 km
- Polish Social Club0.9 km
- + 14 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Castle Place Butchers0.3 km
- JBM Stores0.8 km
- Poundland0.1 km
- Jerk Stop0.5 km
- Next0.3 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Legends Sports Bar0.4 km
Supermarkets
10 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.3 km
- Tesco Extra 33160.7 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.5 km
- Asda 49960.1 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- + 5 more
Takeaway Shop
28 nearby- Dragon Paradise0.6 km
- Frazers0.3 km
- JCs Kitchen0.2 km
- La Capricciosa0.3 km
- Little Dessert Shop0.4 km
- + 23 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Trowbridge0.4 km
- Bradford-On-Avon4.0 km
- Avoncliff5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Manvers House0.1 km
- Fore Street0.1 km
- Sainsbury0.1 km
- Town Bridge0.2 km
- Town Bridge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA148HQ · Data under Open Government Licence