BA15 1DS is a sought-after residential area on St Margarets Steps, 0.1km from Bradford-on-Avon in Bradford-on-Avon. Administratively it sits within Bradford-on-Avon South ward and the Chippenham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA15, BA15 1DS offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 67% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £1.1M. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BA15 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00163467 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST MARGARETS STEPS, BA15 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST MARGARETS STEPS, BA15 1DS.
304
49
£ 50,200 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA15 1DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
BA15 1DS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £1.1M, 67% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA15 1DS. The average age is 48.6. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,113,275
2 sales · Mean £ 1,113,275
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA15 1DS has low crime rates — 28 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
Fitzmaurice Primary School
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School
St Laurence School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- All Things Nice0.4 km
- The Coffee Barn0.4 km
- Canal Trust Cafe0.5 km
- Dick & Jane Ltd0.5 km
- Maharaja Tandoori0.5 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Bradford Cricket And Football Club0.4 km
- Bradford On Avon Bowling Club0.4 km
- The Barge Inn & Tasty Trio0.7 km
- The Canal Tavern0.5 km
- The Plough0.5 km
- + 9 more
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- Central Stores0.5 km
- Bloomfields Fruit & Veg0.2 km
- Christine's Sustainable Supermarket0.2 km
- Costcutter0.6 km
- CRU Wines0.2 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Swan Hotel & Thai Chilli0.2 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.1 km
- Southern Co-operative Limited0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Avon Spice0.2 km
- Bread and Butter0.2 km
- China Town0.2 km
- Harlees0.1 km
- Pizzeria Amici0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Bradford-On-Avon0.2 km
- Avoncliff2.3 km
- Freshford3.6 km
Bus Stops
- Town Bridge0.1 km
- Town Bridge0.1 km
- United Church0.1 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Railway Bridge0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA151DS · Data under Open Government Licence