Fore Street is in Trowbridge and in Wiltshire district. BA14 8HQ is located in the Trowbridge Central 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 Fore Street, Trowbridge, BA14 8HQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA14 8DF, BA14 8GH, BA14 8GE, BA14 8HY, BA14 8EH, BA14 8JU, BA14 8HD, BA14 8LD, BA14 8JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA14 8HQ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 47% | 47.7% | 0.7% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 53% | 52.3% | -0.7% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 8HQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.7% 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 | 65.3% | 61.7% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 23.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 20.5% | 21.3% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -22.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4.3% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 9.6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 50.7% | 43.6% | -7.1% | 48.4% | -4.8% |
| Good health | 37% | 43.6% | 6.6% | 33.6% | 10.0% |
| Fair health | 11% | 7.8% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 12.6% | 12.1% | -0.5% | 18.2% | -6.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 9.1% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 15.6% | 0.9% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.7% | 14.7% | 0.0% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.1% | 42% | 9.9% | 33.8% | 8.2% |
| Other | 8.9% | 1.7% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -1.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 7.3% | 3.5% | -3.8% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Black African | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.4% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 78.1% | 87.2% | 9.1% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 62.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.7% | 62.1% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -21.1% |
| European Union | 19.2% | 24.5% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 18.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 4.2% | 3.7% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 4.1% | 2.3% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.7% | 6.5% | -2.2% | 5.6% | 0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.7% | 62.8% | -3.9% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| 10+ Years | 7.8% | 15.5% | 7.7% | 9.8% | 5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 10% | 10.1% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 6.6% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 5% | -0.9% | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.1% | 76.7% | -20.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 18% | 1.3% | 16.7% |
| Romania | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 1.9% | 6.5% | -4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fore Street was 65.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.9% lower than the Trowbridge Adcroft average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Fore Street has the 27th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Trowbridge Adcroft and the 450th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70 Fore Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2022-03-11 | £560,945 |
| 65 Fore Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-01-17 | £245,403 |
| 70 Fore Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-08-01 | £452,595 |
| 73 Fore Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Other, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2016-08-31 | £192,926 |
| Basement And Ground Floor 66 Fore Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire Other, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2016-07-26 | £130,326 |
| Full-Time Employee | 131 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Retired | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge Wingfield Road , BA14 9EA | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtown Community Primary School Newtown , BA14 0BB | 3out of 4 | 634 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walwayne Court School Brook Road , BA14 9DU | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellefield Primary and Nursery School Windermere Road , BA14 8TE | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Paxcroft Primary School Ashton Street , BA14 7EB | 3out of 4 | 1,329 yd | Foundation 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 | 4out of 4 | 850 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John of Gaunt School Wingfield Road , BA14 9EH | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clarendon Academy Frome Road , BA14 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,365 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence School Ashley Road , BA15 1DZ | 3out of 4 | 5,155 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 | 2,578 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eaves Learning Centre 004 Hawkeridge Road , Heywood BA13 4LF | - not rated | 4,357 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| LUMIAR STOWFORD SCHOOL Stowford Manor Farm , WINGFIELD BA14 9LH | - not rated | 4,665 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namaste - Trowbridge | 13 Fore Street, Trowbridge | 104 yd | |
| Boswells Cafe | Boswells, 50 The Shires | 123 yd | |
| Diyar BBQ Grill | 53 Fore Street, Trowbridge | 156 yd | |
| Costa Coffee | 23 Fore Street, Trowbridge | 164 yd | |
| Starbucks | 49 Fore Street, Trowbridge | 175 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Arms | The Kings Arms, 5 Castle Street | 145 yd | |
| The Courthouse | Castle Street, Trowbridge | 145 yd | |
| Zinc | Boutique, 6 Castle Street | 154 yd | |
| Merkur Slots | 41 Fore Street, Trowbridge | 243 yd | |
| Albany Palace | Park Road, Trowbridge | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 61 Fore Street, Trowbridge | 110 yd | |
| Shakeaway | Shakeaway Unit 25, 48 The Shires | 121 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 38, 7 The Shires | 156 yd | |
| Castle Kebab and Pizza | 7-8 Castle Street, Trowbridge | 194 yd | |
| BBQ House Trowbridge | 30 Fore Street, Trowbridge | 216 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda 4996 | 1 The Shires, Trowbridge | 156 yd | |
| Iceland | Unit 32, 57 The Shires | 161 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys, British Row | 203 yd | |
| Marks & Spencer | Unit 1, Bath Road Retail Park | 341 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | Seymour Road, Trowbridge | 375 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Trowbridge) FORE STREET | health and fitness suite | 186 yd |
| Castle Place Leisure Centre MULTI STOREY CAR PARK MULTI STOREY CAR PARK CASTLE PLACE | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 352 yd |
| Trowbridge Park TROWBRIDGE PARK TROWBRIDGE PARK ST STEPHENS PLACE | tennis courts | 429 yd |
| Stallards Recreation Ground BRADFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 504 yd |
| Trowbridge Westbourne Tennis Club WESTBOURNE GARDENS | tennis courts | 713 yd |
| Seymour Playing Fields Seymour Road | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| St Augustine'S Catholic Technology College WINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| John Of Gaunt School Wingfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 974 yd |
| Bellefield Primary And Nursery School WINDERMERE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,021 yd |
| Walwayne Court School BROOK ROAD | grass pitches | 1,050 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 | 60.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.