Churches is in Bradford-On-Avon and in West Wiltshire district. BA15 1RD is located in the Bradford-on-Avon North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chippenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Churches, Bradford-on-avon, BA15 1RD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA15 1QE, BA15 1RH, BA15 1NU, BA15 1PT, BA15 1NT, BA15 1PY, BA15 1QQ, BA15 1PW, BA15 1PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA15 1RD, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.3% 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% | 53.3% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 2.3% |
| Male | 46.7% | 46.7% | 0.0% | 49.0% | -2.3% |
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 | 28.6% | 31.7% | 3.1% | 37.9% | -6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.1% | 47.6% | -1.5% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 10.3% | -1.2% | 9.1% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 8.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 45.3% | 42.4% | -2.9% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 39.9% | 5.2% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 12.1% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 25.2% | 15.1% | -10.1% | 18.2% | -3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 12% | -3.4% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 14.3% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16.3% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 34.7% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.3% 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% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.5% | -0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 98.7% | 95.3% | -3.4% | 81.4% | 13.9% |
In this area, 89.1% 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 | 94.3% | 89.1% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 3.4% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 5.6% | -3.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 89.1% | -5.2% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.6% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.6% | 76.7% | 1.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 17.7% | 13.5% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.6% | 37.2% | 17.4% |
| Christian | 34.9% | 46.2% | -11.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 2.2% | 6.5% | -4.3% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Churches was 26.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.9% lower than the Bradford-on-Avon North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Churches has the 14th lowest crime rate of 36 local areas in Bradford-on-Avon North and the 529th lowest crime rate of 1,620 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27A Churches, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £337,500 | 2025-01-31 | £348,865 |
| 10 Churches, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2023-03-07 | £377,452 |
| 36A Churches, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-02-11 | £287,584 |
| 36 Churches, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £227,500 | 2020-04-03 | £282,549 |
| 2 Churches, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2020-03-13 | £352,982 |
BA15 1RD area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
BA15 1RD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School Berryfield Road , BA15 1ST | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzmaurice Primary School Frome Road , BA15 1LE | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzmaurice Primary School Frome Road , BA15 1LE | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winsley CoE VC Primary School Tyning Road , Winsley BA15 2JN | 3out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winsley Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Tyning Road , Winsley BA15 2JN | - not rated | 1,972 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Laurence School Ashley Road , BA15 1DZ | - not rated | 184 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Laurence School Ashley Road , BA15 1DZ | 3out of 4 | 184 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic College Wingfield Road , BA14 9EN | 3out of 4 | 4,933 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic College Wingfield Road , BA14 9EN | - not rated | 4,933 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John of Gaunt School Wingfield Road , BA14 9EH | - not rated | 5,054 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Ride School Bath Road , BA15 2PD | - not rated | 1,090 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| The Sutcliffe School Winsley House , Winsley BA15 2LE | - not rated | 2,501 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Emmaus School School Lane , Staverton BA14 6NZ | - not rated | 3,994 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LUMIAR STOWFORD SCHOOL Stowford Manor Farm , WINGFIELD BA14 9LH | - not rated | 4,135 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warleigh School Warleigh Manor , Bathford BA1 8EE | - not rated | 4,699 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiltshire Music Centre | Ashley Road, Bradford On Avon | 223 yd | |
| Holy Trinity Church PCC | Holy Trinity Church, Church Street | 578 yd | |
| Meraki Homemade Greek Food and Artis | 3A Market Street, Bradford On Avon | 633 yd | |
| The Bolthole | 4 The Shambles, Bradford On Avon | 729 yd | |
| The Teapot | 34 Silver Street, Bradford On Avon | 758 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dog And Fox Inn | Ashley Road, Bradford On Avon | 510 yd | |
| The Dandy Lion | Market Street, Bradford On Avon | 649 yd | |
| The Stumble Inn | 29 Market Street, Bradford On Avon | 649 yd | |
| Timbrells Yard | Timbrells Yard, 49 St Margarets Street | 747 yd | |
| The Bunch Of Grapes | Silver Street, Bradford On Avon | 781 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feast Brothers Ltd | 1 Silver Street, Bradford On Avon | 763 yd | |
| Avon Spice | 8 Silver Street, Bradford On Avon | 781 yd | |
| China Town | 27 Silver Street, Bradford On Avon | 781 yd | |
| Pizzeria Amici | 22 Silver Street, Bradford On Avon | 844 yd | |
| Harlees | 56 Frome Road, Bradford On Avon | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Co-operative Limited | 223 Winsley Road, Bradford On Avon | 275 yd | |
| Co-operative | 1 Bridge Yard, Bradford On Avon | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Laurence School ASHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 184 yd |
| Bearfield Playing Field (Closed) Ashley Road | grass pitches | 412 yd |
| Bradford On Avon Swimming Pool ST. MARGARETS STREET | swimming pool | 735 yd |
| Christchurch Primary School BERRYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Culver Close Playing Field Pound Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 930 yd |
| Victory Field Recreation Ground VICTORY PLAYING FIELD VICTORY PLAYING FIELD POUND LANE | grass pitches | 1,061 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 | 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 34.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.56 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.56 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.