Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

FORE STREET, BA14 8HQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORE STREET, BA14 8HQ.

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Population

257

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 43,500 /yr

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Employed

71%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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9/10
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10/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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5/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British87.6%
Asian / British Asian7.0%
Black / African / Caribbean2.3%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

71%Active
FT: 53%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

Anti-social behaviour235
Violence and sexual offences228
Shoplifting186
Public order90
Criminal damage and arson53

school Local Schools

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Newtown Community Primary School

Good192 pupils0.5 km
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St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge

Good307 pupils0.6 km
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The John of Gaunt School

Good1171 pupils0.9 km
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St Augustine's Catholic College

Requires Improvement953 pupils0.9 km
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Bellefield Primary and Nursery School

Good331 pupils1.0 km
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Walwayne Court School

Requires Improvement270 pupils1.0 km
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Oasis Academy Longmeadow

Good117 pupils1.0 km
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Paxcroft Primary School

Good301 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

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
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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
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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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Legends Sports Bar0.4 km
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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
fastfood

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