Orchard Close, Lower Westwood, Bradford-on-avon, BA15 2AP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA15 2AP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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%	52%	-1.3%	51.0%	1.0%
Male	46.7%	48%	1.3%	49.0%	-1.0%

Partnership Status

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 2AP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.8% 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	19.4%	25.1%	5.7%	37.9%	-12.8%
Married: Opposite sex	55.2%	51.8%	-3.4%	44.2%	7.6%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	1%	1.0%	0.1%	0.9%
Separated	1.5%	0.5%	-1.0%	2.2%	-1.7%
Divorced	16.4%	12.8%	-3.6%	9.1%	3.7%
Widowed	7.5%	8.7%	1.2%	6.1%	2.6%

Health

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 (89%) 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	50.2%	55.7%	5.5%	48.4%	7.3%
Good health	38%	33.3%	-4.7%	33.6%	-0.3%
Fair health	7.8%	8.5%	0.7%	12.7%	-4.2%
Bad health	3.1%	2.4%	-0.7%	4.0%	-1.6%
Very bad health	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	1.2%	-1.2%

Education and Qualifications

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 high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 46.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	15.4%	13.8%	-1.6%	18.2%	-4.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9%	5.6%	-3.4%	9.6%	-4.0%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.9%	11.8%	-2.1%	13.4%	-1.6%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	5.1%	1.6%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	15.4%	4.0%	16.9%	-1.5%
Degree or Similar	44.8%	46.2%	1.4%	33.8%	12.4%
Other	2%	2.1%	0.1%	2.8%	-0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	2.4%	0.8%	-1.6%	0.9%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	96.9%	98%	1.1%	81.4%	16.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 94% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	92.9%	94%	1.1%	83.2%	10.8%
European Union	3.5%	3.2%	-0.3%	6.1%	-2.9%
Africa	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.2%	0.8%	-0.4%	5.6%	-4.8%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.6%	0.8%	-0.8%	1.3%	-0.5%
Oceania	0%	1.2%	1.2%	0.3%	0.9%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.9%	94%	1.1%	83.2%	10.8%
10+ Years	0%	4.4%	4.4%	9.8%	-5.4%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	5.1%	0%	-5.1%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.5%	76.7%	12.8%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	9.3%	13.5%	-4.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	47.6%	37.2%	10.4%
Christian	47.2%	46.2%	1.0%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Not answered	4.8%	6.0%	-1.2%

Safety

Is Orchard Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Close was 36.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 22.0% higher than the Holt average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Orchard Close has the 23rd highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Holt and the 745th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -62.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£55,600

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in BA15 2AP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Orchard Close are based on 6 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for West Wiltshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Orchard Close, Lower Westwood, Bradford-on-avon, BA15 2AP

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA15 2AP

Average Price
£365,346

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£365,346

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Orchard Close

Average Price
£473,586

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£473,586

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Orchard CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
4 Orchard Close, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£446,250	2025-06-13	£457,090
6 Orchard Close, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£488,000	2024-10-04	£497,839
1 Orchard Close, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£250,000	2014-07-01	£392,248
5 Orchard Close, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£240,000	2011-09-30	£387,987
2 Orchard Close, Bradford-On-Avon, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£290,000	2004-07-05	£528,793

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA15 2AP

Employment

BA15 2AP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 2AP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	70
Full-Time Employee	56
Part-Time Employee	34
Self-Employed	12
Student (economically inactive)	10
Looking after home or family	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	4
Other	3
Long-Term Sick or disabled	1
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Education	21
Human health and social work activities	15
Professional, scientific and technical activities	14
Manufacturing	12
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	11
Information and communication	10
Construction	9
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	7
Financial and insurance activities	6
Accommodation and food service activities	6
Other	4
Transport and storage	3
Real estate activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Westwood-with-Iford Primary School Boswell Road , Lower Westwood BA15 2BY	3out of 4	233 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Winsley CoE VC Primary School Tyning Road , Winsley BA15 2JN	- not rated	2,240 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Freshford Church School High Street , Freshford BA2 7WE	3out of 4	2,361 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Fitzmaurice Primary School Frome Road , BA15 1LE	- not rated	2,365 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School Berryfield Road , BA15 1ST	3out of 4	3,156 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Laurence School Ashley Road , BA15 1DZ	3out of 4	2,785 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
St Augustine's Catholic College Wingfield Road , BA14 9EN	4out of 4	4,592 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The John of Gaunt School Wingfield Road , BA14 9EH	3out of 4	4,654 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Clarendon Academy Frome Road , BA14 0DJ	3out of 4	5,100 yd	Academy sponsor led	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
LUMIAR STOWFORD SCHOOL Stowford Manor Farm , WINGFIELD BA14 9LH	- not rated	1,774 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Monkton Senior School Church Lane , Monkton Combe BA2 7HG	- not rated	4,873 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Emmaus School School Lane , Staverton BA14 6NZ	- not rated	5,396 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Iford Manor Cafe And Eatery	Iford Manor, Iford Lane		986 yd
No 10 Tea Gardens	Avoncliff, Bradford On Avon		1,015 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Westwood Social Club	Orchard Close, Lower Westwood	19 yd
The New Inn	Lower Westwood, Bradford On Avon	559 yd
Cross Guns Inn	Avoncliff, Bradford On Avon	994 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Westwood-With-Ilford Primary School BOSWELL ROAD	grass pitches	352 yd
Westwood Parish Room		373 yd
Westwood Playing Field THE PASTURES	grass pitches	421 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	44.5 Mbit/s
Average download speed	44.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	76.33 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	76.33 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	10.1 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	16.25 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.