Manor Close is in Semington, Trowbridge and in West Wiltshire district. BA14 6LA is located in the Melksham Without West & Rural electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chippenham. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Manor Close, Semington, Trowbridge, BA14 6LA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA14 6LA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 48.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 50.5% | 51.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of BA14 6LA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.2% | 29.1% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -8.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 51.4% | -2.8% | 44.2% | 7.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 9.1% | -3.1% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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 | 49.5% | 45.5% | -4.0% | 48.4% | -2.9% |
| Good health | 30.6% | 34.9% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 17.7% | 15.1% | -2.6% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 3% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 16.8% | 13.9% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 11.5% | -4.6% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.2% | 13.5% | -4.7% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 8.8% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 3.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.5% | 15.2% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 35.1% | 5.0% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 97.2% | 98.5% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 93.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96% | 93.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 93.1% | -2.6% | 83.2% | 9.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 9.8% | -4.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.8% | 0.6% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.8% | 76.7% | 10.1% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.9% | 37.2% | 2.7% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Manor Close was 93.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 104.2% higher than the Hilperton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Manor Close has the 4th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Hilperton and the 265th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 46.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 28.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Manor Close, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £388,000 | 2015-04-29 | £580,852 |
| 10 Manor Close, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2010-09-24 | £530,741 |
| 4 Manor Close, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £391,500 | 2006-08-18 | £647,382 |
| 6 Manor Close, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2004-12-16 | £709,100 |
| 11 Manor Close, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2002-11-22 | £576,456 |
BA14 6LA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BA14 6LA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 31% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 91 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Education | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St George's Church of England Primary School Pound Lane , BA14 6LP | 1out of 4 | 386 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bowerhill Primary School Halifax Road , SN12 6YH | 2out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aloeric Primary School St Michael's Road , SN12 6HN | 3out of 4 | 3,063 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Newleaze , Hilperton BA14 7SB | 3out of 4 | 3,283 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Keevil CofE Primary School Main Street , Keevil BA14 6LU | 4out of 4 | 3,375 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melksham Oak Community School , Bowerhill SN12 6QZ | 2out of 4 | 2,966 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmaus School School Lane , Staverton BA14 6NZ | - not rated | 4,683 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 37.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.