BA14 7AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Southway, 0.1km from Longfield in Trowbridge. Administratively it sits within Trowbridge Park ward and the South West Wiltshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £221k, down 2.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for BA14 7AJ are sourced from Output Area E00163686 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SOUTHWAY, BA14 7AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SOUTHWAY, BA14 7AJ.
323
44
£ 45,800 /yr
51%
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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. BA14 7AJ's 67% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 2.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA14 7AJ. The average age is 44.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 218,000
1 sales · Mean £ 218,000
Terraced
£ 223,500
2 sales · Mean £ 223,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA14 7AJ is moderate at 58 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Oasis Academy Longmeadow
Holbrook Primary School
Newtown Community Primary School
Paxcroft Primary School
St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge
The Clarendon Academy
The John of Gaunt School
St Augustine's Catholic College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
33 nearby- Bella Vita0.7 km
- Beytish Kitchen0.6 km
- Caffe Italiano0.6 km
- Davana Thai0.9 km
- Frankie & Benny's0.4 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Trowbridge Town Bowls Club0.5 km
- Albany Palace0.6 km
- Newtown Social Club0.9 km
- Polish Social Club1.0 km
- The Greyhound0.6 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
15 nearby- Castle Place Butchers0.6 km
- Gardner Garages Ltd0.6 km
- Poundland0.7 km
- Jerk Stop0.9 km
- Next0.9 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Legends Sports Bar0.5 km
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.6 km
- Tesco Extra 33160.2 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Marks & Spencer Simply Food0.4 km
- Morrisons Daily0.4 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Dragon Paradise0.8 km
- Frazers0.6 km
- JCs Kitchen0.7 km
- La Capricciosa1.0 km
- Little Dessert Shop0.4 km
- + 21 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Trowbridge1.0 km
- Bradford-On-Avon4.8 km
- Westbury5.4 km
Bus Stops
- Longfield Community Centre0.2 km
- Spinners Croft0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Broadcloth Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA147AJ · Data under Open Government Licence