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BA14 8LA

Hill Street

Trowbridge Central

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Detailed insights for BA14 8LA

Overview

Postcode BA14 8LA is located in an urban city, within the Trowbridge Central ward of Wiltshire in the South West region, and forms part of the Trowbridge North area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 123.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Trowbridge North is £45,335 per year. The nearest station is Trowbridge, about 0.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is The Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
124
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
High
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

Trowbridge North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,153 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Trowbridge North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 123.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.2%

Approximately 19.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 18.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Trowbridge North is £45,335 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 174 ft away from BA14 8LA.

Flood risk

High

Trowbridge North near BA14 8LA has high flood risk (more than 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Trowbridge located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BA14 8LA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Trowbridge

N/A

Walking directions to Trowbridge

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BA14 8LA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miThe ParkMediumWalking directions to The Park
0.3 miCharlotte SquareSmallWalking directions to Charlotte Square

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
2,881.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.8(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
43.37(+191%)
Shoplifting
25.54(+286%)
Public order
22.17(+239%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.87(+160%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
155
57.2%
Other White
58
21.4%
Other
15
5.54%
African
13
4.8%
Indian
8
2.95%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
30.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
16.02%
No qualifications
36
15.58%
Level 3 (A level)
35
15.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
12.55%
Total 16+ residents: 231

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
67
44.37%
Owns with a mortgage
28
18.54%
Other social rented
26
17.22%
Owns outright
18
11.92%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.65%
Total households: 151

Property prices in Trowbridge Central

Median price£207,500
Price per sq ft£246
Sales (last 12 months)117
Typical range (middle 50%)£140K – £270K

Based on 117 recent sales, the median property price is £207,500 (about £246 per square foot) in Trowbridge Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £580,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Trowbridge Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£447,500£334
Semi-Detached18£344,500£266
Terraced46£223,250£244
Flats47£134,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Trowbridge Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trowbridge Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£244,250£115,000£230,500£165,000
2017£268,500£110,000£201,475£167,498
2018£355,000£115,750£253,000£176,000
2019£380,000£120,000£217,500£183,000
2020£332,000£125,000£285,000£185,000
2021£329,000£125,000£250,000£195,878
2022£435,000£140,000£373,000£226,500
2023£375,000£135,000£350,000£220,000
2024£365,000£132,750£295,000£229,975
2025£475,000£140,500£344,500£220,705
2026£255,000£127,000£276,000£226,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Trowbridge Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Trowbridge Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£221£213£209£219
2017£178£214£209£219
2018£259£229£242£218
2019£305£221£217£211
2020£215£242£216£208
2021£297£240£244£227
2022£329£245£319£250
2023£313£206£255£242
2024£288£238£270£267
2025£334£248£275£255
2026£304£236£297£254
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Trowbridge Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Trowbridge Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA14 8LA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA14 8LA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Feb 20264, Kitcheners Court, Hill Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8LAFlatsLeasehold£102,000
20 Jun 20255, Kitcheners Court, Hill Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8LAFlatsLeasehold£55,000
09 Jul 2025Flat 15, Hill Street Court, Hill Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8LBFlatsLeasehold£105,000
15 Aug 202578, Ushers Court, Trowbridge, BA14 8GEFlatsLeasehold£135,000
31 Mar 2025Flat 3, 3, Wicker Hill, Trowbridge, BA14 8JSFlatsLeasehold£130,000

Schools

In the BA14 8LA postcode area, located within Trowbridge North, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BA14 8LA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryNewtown Community Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt John's Catholic Primary School, TrowbridgeVoluntary aided school

Good

0.5 miSecondarySt Augustine's Catholic CollegeAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA14 8LA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BA14 8LA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miTymbark Supermarket1A Wicker Hill, Trowbridge, BA14 8JSWalking directions to Tymbark Supermarket
0.1 miIcelandCourt Street, Wiltshire, BA14 8BUWalking directions to Iceland
0.1 miSainsbury'sBritish Row, Wiltshire, BA14 8GFWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.2 miAsda1 The Shires by the Sea Road, Trowbridge, BA14 8ATWalking directions to Asda
0.2 miSilver Street Stores21 Silver Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8AEWalking directions to Silver Street Stores

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wiltshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,629
Band B£1,900
Band C£2,172
Band D£2,443
Band E£2,986
Band F£3,529
Band G£4,072
Band H£4,887

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BA14 8LA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Stewart Martin Palmen

Trowbridge Central - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Andrew Murrison

South West Wiltshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictWiltshireE06000054
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth West WiltshireE14001498
WardTrowbridge CentralE05013478
ParishTrowbridgeE04013472
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Trowbridge NorthE02006684
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wiltshire 031DE01034533
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BA14 8LA

Is BA14 8LA (Trowbridge North) safe?

The area around BA14 8LA records about 124 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near BA14 8LA?

The median sale price around BA14 8LA in Trowbridge North is £207,500 (about £246 per square foot) based on 117 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BA14 8LA?

There are 11 schools close to BA14 8LA, including Newtown Community Primary School (Good), St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge (Good) and St Augustine's Catholic College (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BA14 8LA?

The closest station to BA14 8LA is Trowbridge, about 273 m away.

How deprived is the area around BA14 8LA?

BA14 8LA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,153 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BA14 8LA (Trowbridge North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South West Wiltshire covering BA14 8LA is Andrew Murrison (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Stewart Martin Palmen (Liberal Democrats).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.