Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

THE RIDGE, BA15 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE RIDGE, BA15 1BS.

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Population

356

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 50,200 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: BA15 1BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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8/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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8/10
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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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Area Character

BA15 1BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £550k, 62% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £550k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

BA15 1BS is a sought-after residential area on The Ridge, 0.3km from Woolley in Bradford-on-Avon. Administratively it sits within Bradford-on-Avon North ward and the Chippenham constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £550k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA15 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00163456 (shared with 10 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 BA15 1BS. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.3%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 550,000

1 sales · Mean £ 550,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

BA15 1BS has low crime rates — 20 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.

Violence and sexual offences21
Anti-social behaviour8
Burglary5
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs3

school Local Schools

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Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School

Good421 pupils0.6 km
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Fitzmaurice Primary School

Good301 pupils1.1 km
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St Laurence School

Good1399 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Leigh Park Hotel0.7 km
  • Swan Hotel & Thai Chilli0.8 km
  • Woolley Grange Hotel0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • Central Stores0.9 km
  • Bloomfields Fruit & Veg0.6 km
  • Christine's Sustainable Supermarket0.6 km
  • Costcutter0.2 km
  • CRU Wines0.6 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Plough0.9 km
  • Mount Pleasant Social Club0.4 km
  • The Bear Inn0.6 km
  • The Bunch Of Grapes0.6 km
  • The Castle Inn0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

18 nearby
  • Amore Baba Ltd ta II Fiume0.6 km
  • Cassia Bradford on Avon0.6 km
  • Doghouse Design Ltd0.6 km
  • Fivezero Supercars Ltd.0.9 km
  • Holy Trinity Church PCC0.9 km
  • + 13 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative0.6 km
  • Southern Co-operative Limited0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Avon Spice0.6 km
  • Bread and Butter0.6 km
  • China Town0.6 km
  • Harlees0.8 km
  • Pizzeria Amici0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Bradford-On-Avon0.9 km
  • Avoncliff3.0 km
  • Trowbridge3.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Saxon Garage0.1 km
  • Woolley Drive0.1 km
  • Woolley Close0.1 km
  • Saxon Garage0.1 km
  • The Green0.2 km