Towpath Road is in Trowbridge and in Wiltshire district. BA14 7QD is located in the Hilperton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chippenham. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Towpath Road, Trowbridge, BA14 7QD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA14 7QB, BA14 7NA, BA14 7SQ, BA14 8UP, BA14 8RH, BA14 7PX, BA14 7NF, BA14 7NY, BA14 7NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA14 7QD, 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 | 51.9% | 53.6% | 1.7% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 48.1% | 46.4% | -1.7% | 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.
In the immediate area around BA14 7QD, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.6% | 45.3% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 7.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.8% | 33.3% | 3.5% | 44.2% | -10.9% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 20.6% | 12.4% | -8.2% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 54.2% | 45.7% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -2.7% |
| Good health | 28.8% | 35.5% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 1.9% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 11.3% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 6.8% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 2.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.9% | 18.7% | -5.2% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.4% | 16.9% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 7.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.9% | 12.9% | -10.0% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 20% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 17% | 20.9% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -12.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 4.9% | 1.2% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.6% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 89.7% | 87.6% | -2.1% | 81.4% | 6.2% |
| Arab | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 4.5% | 6.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 5.0% |
In this area, 84.5% 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 | 91% | 84.5% | -6.5% | 83.2% | 1.3% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 7.9% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.3% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.7% | 85.1% | -5.6% | 83.2% | 1.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 10.4% | 9.1% | 9.8% | 0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.2% | 0.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.8% | 1.4% | -3.4% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 25% | 13.5% | 11.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.3% | 37.2% | 17.1% |
| Christian | 32.3% | 46.2% | -13.9% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 10.3% | 6.5% | 3.8% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Towpath Road was 87.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 104.6% higher than the Hilperton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Towpath Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 27 local areas in Hilperton and the 301st highest crime rate of 1,620 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -52.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Towpath Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £202,000 | 2024-03-11 | £212,565 |
| 14 Towpath Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-11-30 | £243,471 |
| 14 Towpath Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2018-09-20 | £212,364 |
| 40 Towpath Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Terraced, a newly built property | £157,500 | 2018-02-22 | £196,826 |
| 46 Towpath Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Other, an established residential building | £426,000 | 2017-07-14 | £453,161 |
BA14 7QD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School School Lane , Staverton BA14 6NZ | - not rated | 830 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trowbridge Parochial Church of England Junior School Windermere Road , BA14 8TE | - not rated | 1,053 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellefield Primary and Nursery School Windermere Road , BA14 8TE | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellefield Primary and Nursery School Windermere Road , BA14 8TE | 3out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Newleaze , Hilperton BA14 7SB | 3out of 4 | 1,258 yd | Voluntary controlled school | 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,677 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic College Wingfield Road , BA14 9EN | - not rated | 2,677 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John of Gaunt School Wingfield Road , BA14 9EH | - not rated | 2,800 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John of Gaunt School Wingfield Road , BA14 9EH | 3out of 4 | 2,800 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clarendon College Frome Road , BA14 0DJ | - not rated | 3,300 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge College College Road , BA14 0ES | - not rated | 3,824 yd | Further education | 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 | 830 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise School Ashton Street , BA14 7EB | - not rated | 1,874 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundstone Preparatory School Courtfield House , Polebarn Road BA14 7EG | - not rated | 2,141 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Young People's Support Service Park Street , BA14 0AU | - not rated | 2,829 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Old Ride School Bath Road , BA15 2PD | - not rated | 4,936 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Arms Inn | Wyke Road, Hilperton | 329 yd | |
| The Staverton Social Club | The Reading Rooms, Staverton | 855 yd | |
| The Old Bear Inn | Staverton, Trowbridge | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Canal Road | 984 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| School Lane Playing Field STAVERTON SPORTS FIELD STAVERTON SPORTS FIELD SCHOOL LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 513 yd |
| Bellefield Primary And Nursery School WINDERMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,063 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 | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| 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 | 49 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.