The Croft is in Trowbridge and in West Wiltshire district. BA14 0RL is located in the Trowbridge Drynham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Wiltshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Croft, Trowbridge, BA14 0RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA14 0RH, BA14 0RN, BA14 0RW, BA14 0NY, BA14 0RJ, BA14 0QS, BA14 0QX, BA14 0PA, BA14 0PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA14 0RL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 53.6% | 3.1% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 49.5% | 46.4% | -3.1% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.7% | 30.7% | -3.0% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.1% | 46.5% | -6.6% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.8% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 8.7% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.5% | 45.7% | -8.8% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 34.5% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 0.9% |
| Fair health | 9% | 14% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15.2% | 18% | 2.8% | 18.2% | -0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 9% | -6.8% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.4% | 15.2% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.6% | 19% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.7% | 31.6% | 8.9% | 33.8% | -2.2% |
| Other | 7.5% | 2.6% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 88.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 90.8% | 88.6% | -2.2% | 81.4% | 7.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 87.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.9% | 87.9% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 4.4% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.1% | 5.1% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.7% | 88.3% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 9.1% | 8.7% | 9.8% | -0.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.1% | 0.6% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 0.8% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81% | 76.7% | 4.3% |
| Italy | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 13.9% | 13.5% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 47.6% | 37.2% | 10.4% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Croft was 148.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.6% lower than the Trowbridge Central average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Croft has the 8th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Trowbridge Central and the 130th highest crime rate of 1,620 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 The Croft, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2025-11-04 | £350,346 |
| 14 The Croft, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £356,080 | 2024-11-25 | £360,440 |
| 15 The Croft, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-03-27 | £331,475 |
| 31 The Croft, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2023-04-18 | £289,724 |
| 24 The Croft, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-10-21 | £371,099 |
BA14 0RL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 143 |
| Retired | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Primary School Holbrook Lane , BA14 0PS | 3out of 4 | 316 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowbrook Primary School Broadcloth Lane , BA14 7HE | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trowbridge Longmeadow Primary School Broadcloth Lane , BA14 7HE | - not rated | 643 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary School Hazel Grove , BA14 0JG | 3out of 4 | 768 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary School Hazel Grove , BA14 0JG | - not rated | 768 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clarendon College Frome Road , BA14 0DJ | - not rated | 594 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clarendon Academy Frome Road , BA14 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John of Gaunt School Wingfield Road , BA14 9EH | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John of Gaunt School Wingfield Road , BA14 9EH | 3out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic College Wingfield Road , BA14 9EN | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge College College Road , BA14 0ES | - not rated | 965 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young People's Support Service Park Street , BA14 0AU | - not rated | 572 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundstone Preparatory School Courtfield House , Polebarn Road BA14 7EG | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise School Ashton Street , BA14 7EB | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tumblewood Community School The Laurels , 4 Hawkeridge Road BA13 4LF | - not rated | 2,946 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Eaves Learning Centre 4 , Hawkeridge Road BA13 4LF | - not rated | 2,950 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mogul Tandoori Indian Cuisine Ltd | 123 Mortimer Street, Trowbridge | 722 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd | Unit 1, Spitfire Retail Park | 765 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | Unit 12, Spitfire Retail Park | 765 yd | |
| BeeTee's at County Hall | County Hall, Bythesea Road | 847 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 4, Cradle Bridge Retail Park | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dursley Arms | Dursley Road, Trowbridge | 412 yd | |
| The Anchor And Hope | Frome Road, Trowbridge | 557 yd | |
| The Greyhound | Mortimer Street, Trowbridge | 637 yd | |
| Polish Social Club | 6 Waterworks Road, Trowbridge | 703 yd | |
| The Lamb | Mortimer Street, Trowbridge | 722 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frydays Fish Bar | 84 Frome Road, Trowbridge | 627 yd | |
| KFC | Unit 11, Spitfire Retail Park | 765 yd | |
| Dragon Paradise | 24 Newtown, Trowbridge | 854 yd | |
| The China Garden | 18 Newtown, Trowbridge | 854 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 3, Cradle Bridge Retail Park | 901 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi | Bradley Road, Trowbridge | 212 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | Mccolls, 96 Dursley Road | 412 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer Simply Food | Unit 1, Cradle Bridge Retail Park | 901 yd | |
| Tesco Extra 3316 | Tesco Extra, County Way | 967 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 282 Frome Road, Trowbridge | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Holbrook Primary School HOLBROOK LANE | grass pitches | 310 yd |
| The Grove Recreation Ground SYCAMORE GROVE | grass pitches | 491 yd |
| The Clarendon Academy FROME ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 598 yd |
| Tlc Trowbridge 57A 57A SYCAMORE GROVE | health and fitness suite | 627 yd |
| Trowbridge Sports Centre FROME ROAD | squash courts, swimming pool | 722 yd |
| Wiltshire College Trowbridge COLLEGE ROAD | 964 yd | |
| Bradley Road BOUNDARY WALK | grass pitches | 1,090 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.