Mount Pleasant is in Bradford-On-Avon and in West Wiltshire district. BA15 1SJ 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 Mount Pleasant, Bradford-on-avon, BA15 1SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA15 1SQ, BA15 1QW, BA15 1SH, BA15 1SL, BA15 1AR, BA15 1QY, BA15 1AW, BA15 1QR, BA15 1SE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA15 1SJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 BA15 1SJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.1% 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 | 22.9% | 25% | 2.1% | 37.9% | -12.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.8% | 58.1% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 13.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 6% | 0.1% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 6.3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86%) 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 | 54.4% | 51.7% | -2.7% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 33% | 34.3% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 10% | 10.8% | 0.8% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
In the area around BA15 1SJ this area, 7.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 62.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.1% | 7.1% | -3.0% | 18.2% | -11.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.6% | 3.9% | -2.7% | 9.6% | -5.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 9.2% | -4.3% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.5% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 14.5% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 53.8% | 62.8% | 9.0% | 33.8% | 29.0% |
| Other | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98% | 98.5% | 0.5% | 81.4% | 17.1% |
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 | 91.4% | 89% | -2.4% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 2.6% | 6.1% | 3.5% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91.1% | 89.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 7.3% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.9% | 0.3% | -6.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.8% | 76.7% | 11.1% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 54.4% | 37.2% | 17.2% |
| Christian | 37.8% | 46.2% | -8.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mount Pleasant was 41.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.3% higher than the Bradford-on-Avon North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mount Pleasant has the 14th highest crime rate of 36 local areas in Bradford-on-Avon North and the 794th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3C Mount Pleasant, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-04-03 | £478,783 |
| 3A Mount Pleasant, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2023-12-08 | £630,530 |
| 3 Mount Pleasant, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-10-29 | £387,780 |
| 8 Mount Pleasant, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire Other, an established residential building | £217,500 | 2018-09-07 | £239,739 |
| 3B Mount Pleasant, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2016-03-24 | £443,830 |
BA15 1SJ 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in BA15 1SJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 104 |
| Full-Time Employee | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Education | 29 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 110 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fitzmaurice Primary School Frome Road , BA15 1LE | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Winsley CoE VC Primary School Tyning Road , Winsley BA15 2JN | - not rated | 2,701 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood-with-Iford Primary School Boswell Road , Lower Westwood BA15 2BY | 3out of 4 | 3,234 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School School Lane , Staverton BA14 6NZ | 3out of 4 | 3,309 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 | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic College Wingfield Road , BA14 9EN | 4out of 4 | 4,591 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John of Gaunt School Wingfield Road , BA14 9EH | 3out of 4 | 4,721 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clarendon Academy Frome Road , BA14 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 5,368 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 | 3,309 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| LUMIAR STOWFORD SCHOOL Stowford Manor Farm , WINGFIELD BA14 9LH | - not rated | 4,423 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stonar School Cottles Park , Atworth SN12 8NT | - not rated | 5,200 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rituals | 7 Silver Street, Bradford On Avon | 348 yd | |
| Cassia Bradford on Avon | Avonworks House, Kingston Road | 367 yd | |
| The Bolthole | 4 The Shambles, Bradford On Avon | 390 yd | |
| Meraki Homemade Greek Food and Artis | 3A Market Street, Bradford On Avon | 390 yd | |
| The Teapot | 34 Silver Street, Bradford On Avon | 393 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Castle Inn | The Castle, Mount Pleasant | 1 yd | |
| Mount Pleasant Social Club | Mount Pleasant, Bradford On Avon | 1 yd | |
| The Bunch Of Grapes | Silver Street, Bradford On Avon | 327 yd | |
| The Dandy Lion | Market Street, Bradford On Avon | 366 yd | |
| The Stumble Inn | 29 Market Street, Bradford On Avon | 366 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizzeria Amici | 22 Silver Street, Bradford On Avon | 320 yd | |
| China Town | 27 Silver Street, Bradford On Avon | 327 yd | |
| Avon Spice | 8 Silver Street, Bradford On Avon | 327 yd | |
| Feast Brothers Ltd | 1 Silver Street, Bradford On Avon | 405 yd | |
| Harlees | 56 Frome Road, Bradford On Avon | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 1 Bridge Yard, Bradford On Avon | 483 yd | |
| Southern Co-operative Limited | 223 Winsley Road, Bradford On Avon | 559 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Christchurch Primary School BERRYFIELD ROAD | grass pitches | 185 yd |
| Bearfield Playing Field (Closed) Ashley Road | grass pitches | 688 yd |
| Bradford On Avon Swimming Pool ST. MARGARETS STREET | swimming pool | 695 yd |
| St Laurence School ASHLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Culver Close Playing Field Pound Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 937 yd |
| Woolley Grange Hotel WOOLLEY GREEN | swimming pool | 968 yd |
| Bradford On Avon Golf Course (Closed) Avon Close | golf | 981 yd |
| Victory Field Recreation Ground VICTORY PLAYING FIELD VICTORY PLAYING FIELD POUND LANE | grass pitches | 1,008 yd |
| Fitzmaurice Primary School FROME ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,016 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 | 77.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.