BA14 8UP is a safe, established residential area on The Slipway, 0.8km from Hilperton Marsh in Trowbridge. Administratively it sits within Holt ward and the Chippenham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BA14 8UP offers residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £246k, up 23.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA14 8UP are sourced from Output Area E00166336 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE SLIPWAY, BA14 8UP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SLIPWAY, BA14 8UP.
206
43
£ 51,600 /yr
58%
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
BA14 8UP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 45% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 23.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA14 8UP. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 292,000
11 sales · Mean £ 288,500
Flat
£ 157,500
10 sales · Mean £ 159,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA14 8UP has low crime rates — 22 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
Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Bellefield Primary and Nursery School
Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Ltd1.0 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Staverton Convenience Store0.1 km
- Wickes Building Supplies Ltd0.5 km
- Central Convenience0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Kings Arms Inn0.4 km
- The Old Bear Inn0.8 km
- The Staverton Social Club0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Trowbridge2.1 km
- Bradford-On-Avon3.4 km
- Avoncliff5.3 km
Bus Stops
- Marina Roundabout0.1 km
- Canal Bridge0.1 km
- Thestfield Drive0.1 km
- Thestfield Drive0.1 km
- Thestfield Drive0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: BA148UP · Data under Open Government Licence