Wheat Close is in West Ashton, Trowbridge and in West Wiltshire district. BA14 6FH is located in the Trowbridge Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Wiltshire. This postcode has been in use since 2005-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wheat Close, West Ashton, Trowbridge, BA14 6FH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA14 6FG, BA14 6FJ, BA14 6FP, BA14 6FL, BA14 6FN, BA14 7BE, BA14 6DN, BA14 7SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA14 6FH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.9% 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 | 53.3% | 53.9% | 0.6% | 51.0% | 2.9% |
| Male | 46.7% | 46.1% | -0.6% | 49.0% | -2.9% |
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 | 30.7% | 41.7% | 11.0% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 41.3% | -4.7% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.9% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 15.9% | 11.7% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 64.8% | 53.1% | -11.7% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 36.4% | 6.8% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 3.7% | 8.5% | 4.8% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 14.2% | 13.4% | -0.8% | 18.2% | -4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.6% | 8.5% | -9.1% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.3% | 15.4% | -7.9% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.5% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 23.9% | 9.1% | 16.9% | 7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.6% | 27.9% | 2.3% | 33.8% | -5.9% |
| Other | 1.7% | 5.5% | 3.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.7% | 95.2% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.7% 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 | 94.1% | 88.7% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 7.2% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 88.1% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79% | 76.7% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 5.1% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| North Africa | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.2% | 37.2% | 12.0% |
| Christian | 44.1% | 46.2% | -2.1% |
| Muslim | 2.4% | 6.5% | -4.1% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wheat Close was 21.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.8% lower than the Devizes Rural West average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wheat Close has the 12th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Devizes Rural West and the 403rd lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -60.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Wheat Close, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-12-01 | £261,606 |
| 7 Wheat Close, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £144,000 | 2014-10-15 | £215,579 |
| 11 Wheat Close, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £154,500 | 2011-09-05 | £252,728 |
| 5 Wheat Close, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £138,500 | 2010-07-05 | £234,681 |
| 1 Wheat Close, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2010-05-28 | £305,056 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Retired | 15 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis Academy Longmeadow Broadcloth Lane , BA14 7HE | 2out of 4 | 749 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Mead School Mascroft Road , Hilperton BA14 6GD | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxcroft Primary School Ashton Street , BA14 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,009 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbrook Primary School Holbrook Lane , BA14 0PS | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Community Primary School Newtown , BA14 0BB | 3out of 4 | 1,529 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clarendon Academy Frome Road , BA14 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,906 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John of Gaunt School Wingfield Road , BA14 9EH | 3out of 4 | 2,088 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic College Wingfield Road , BA14 9EN | 4out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Eaves Learning Centre 004 Hawkeridge Road , Heywood BA13 4LF | - not rated | 3,364 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Emmaus School School Lane , Staverton BA14 6NZ | - not rated | 3,686 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| On Track Education Centre Westbury Broadway House , Headquarters Road BA13 4JY | - not rated | 4,653 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining | Tesco Extra, County Way | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Dragon | 2 Paxcroft Way, Trowbridge | 704 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Tesco Extra, County Way | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Extra 3316 | Tesco Extra, County Way | 915 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paxcroft Primary School ASHTON STREET | grass pitches | 1,080 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 | 78.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.