BA14 8PY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Trowbridge in Trowbridge. Administratively it sits within Trowbridge Central ward and the South West Wiltshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, BA14 8PY is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. By day, the area transitions to a eat, drink and be merry character: areas dominated by food and entertainment. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 57% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for BA14 8PY are sourced from Output Area E00163651 (shared with 20 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA14 8PY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA14 8PY.
453
34
£ 43,500 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: BA14 8PY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 57% social renting, BA14 8PY is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA14 8PY. The average age is 33.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around BA14 8PY is above average at 105 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
Bellefield Primary and Nursery School
Paxcroft Primary School
Newtown Community Primary School
St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge
Oasis Academy Longmeadow
Walwayne Court School
The John of Gaunt School
St Augustine's Catholic College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
34 nearby- Bella Vita0.5 km
- Beytish Kitchen0.5 km
- Caffe Italiano0.6 km
- Davana Thai0.6 km
- Frankie & Benny's0.7 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Trowbridge Town Bowls Club0.6 km
- Albany Palace0.4 km
- Newtown Social Club0.9 km
- The Greyhound1.0 km
- The Lamb0.9 km
- + 10 more
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Castle Place Butchers0.5 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Tymbark Supermarket0.5 km
- 7 Days Trowbridge Ltd0.4 km
- Bocian0.3 km
- + 8 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Legends Sports Bar0.6 km
Supermarkets
9 nearby- Marks & Spencer0.5 km
- Tesco Extra 33160.9 km
- Asda 49960.4 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Morrisons Daily0.3 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Dragon Paradise0.9 km
- Frazers0.5 km
- JCs Kitchen0.5 km
- La Capricciosa0.6 km
- Little Dessert Shop0.7 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Trowbridge0.7 km
- Bradford-On-Avon3.9 km
- Avoncliff5.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Crown0.1 km
- The Crown0.1 km
- Charlotte Street0.1 km
- Charlotte Street0.1 km
- Union Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: BA148PY · Data under Open Government Licence