Stancomb Avenue is in Trowbridge and in West Wiltshire district. BA14 7HS is located in the Trowbridge Adcroft 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 Stancomb Avenue, Trowbridge, BA14 7HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA14 7JL, BA14 8SJ, BA14 8SQ, BA14 7JB, BA14 7JN, BA14 7JA, BA14 7FP, BA14 8SL, BA14 7JE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA14 7HS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 53.4% | 49.8% | -3.6% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 46.6% | 50.2% | 3.6% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 7HS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.6% 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 | 21.8% | 23.8% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.8% | 53.6% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 9.4% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 9.1% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 11.5% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
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 | 32% | 41.9% | 9.9% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 41% | 34.9% | -6.1% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 20.7% | 18.3% | -2.4% | 12.7% | 5.6% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 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 | 25.1% | 18.5% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 6% | -4.0% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.8% | 16.5% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.3% | 6.5% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.3% | 16.1% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -0.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 31.9% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 9.2% | 4.4% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 94.4% | 91.7% | -2.7% | 81.4% | 10.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 2.6% | 1% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 92.5% | 89% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 2.1% | -0.2% | 5.6% | -3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.7% | 89.6% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 8.7% | 7.9% | 9.8% | -1.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1% | -0.9% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.9% | 0.3% | -4.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82% | 76.7% | 5.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.2% | 37.2% | 4.0% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Not answered | 3.8% | 6.0% | -2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stancomb Avenue was 21.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 84.2% lower than the Trowbridge Adcroft average. The most reported crime type was Other theft.
Stancomb Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Trowbridge Adcroft and the 398th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Stancomb Avenue, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2018-11-06 | £436,809 |
| 5 Stancomb Avenue, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2017-10-26 | £295,115 |
| 1 Stancomb Avenue, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £349,500 | 2016-08-01 | £457,560 |
| 1 Stancomb Avenue, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2015-07-31 | £392,023 |
| 15 Stancomb Avenue, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2013-05-28 | £404,800 |
BA14 7HS 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 7HS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 100 |
| Full-Time Employee | 71 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellefield Primary and Nursery School Windermere Road , BA14 8TE | 3out of 4 | 372 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxcroft Primary School Ashton Street , BA14 7EB | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Community Primary School Newtown , BA14 0BB | 3out of 4 | 1,280 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge Wingfield Road , BA14 9EA | 3out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Longmeadow Broadcloth Lane , BA14 7HE | 2out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine's Catholic College Wingfield Road , BA14 9EN | 4out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John of Gaunt School Wingfield Road , BA14 9EH | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clarendon Academy Frome Road , BA14 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,337 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eaves Learning Centre 004 Hawkeridge Road , Heywood BA13 4LF | - not rated | 4,559 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw's Garden Centre & Cafe | Palmer Gardens, Islington | 443 yd | |
| Verona Restaurant | 29 Roundstone Street, Trowbridge | 504 yd | |
| Chapel Hall Cafe | Emmanuel Baptist Church, Church Street | 557 yd | |
| Little White Duck Sandwich Shop | 14 Church Street, Trowbridge | 598 yd | |
| Baloos | 17 Silver Street, Trowbridge | 627 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge Masonic Hall Association | Masonic Hall, Yerbury Street | 369 yd | |
| West Wilts Conservative Club | Lovemead House, 25 Roundstone Street | 459 yd | |
| Albany Palace | Park Road, Trowbridge | 664 yd | |
| Merkur Slots | 41 Fore Street, Trowbridge | 694 yd | |
| The Kings Arms | The Kings Arms, 5 Castle Street | 776 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Wok | 50 Eastbourne Road, Trowbridge | 252 yd | |
| Pan Master | 13 Roundstone Street, Trowbridge | 396 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 1 Islington, Trowbridge | 416 yd | |
| Nacho Cheese | 45 Union Street, Trowbridge | 427 yd | |
| Noble House Chinese Takeaway | 21-23 Timbrell Street, Trowbridge | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 54 Eastbourne Road, Trowbridge | 252 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 1, Bath Road Retail Park | 709 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Canal Road | 768 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, British Row | 798 yd | |
| Asda 4996 | 1 The Shires, Trowbridge | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paxcroft Primary School ASHTON STREET | grass pitches | 469 yd |
| Bellefield Primary And Nursery School WINDERMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 567 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Trowbridge) FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 725 yd |
| Trowbridge Park TROWBRIDGE PARK TROWBRIDGE PARK ST STEPHENS PLACE | tennis courts | 732 yd |
| Castle Place Leisure Centre MULTI STOREY CAR PARK MULTI STOREY CAR PARK CASTLE PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 789 yd |
| Fieldways Hotel HILPERTON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 815 yd |
| Seymour Playing Fields Seymour Road | grass pitches | 858 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.