Postcode report
BA13 3LA Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About BA13 3LA: area rating, property, schools and local change
BA13 3LA is a postcode in Westbury North, Wiltshire, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BA13 3LA, then scores the surrounding small area 36/100 - bottom 14% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BA13 3LA are jobs and housing, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BA13 3LA is based on Wiltshire 063 Census 2021. It covers 7,842 residents, 2,110 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 67% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 20% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near BA13 3LA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BA13 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £271k from 173 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BA13 3LA can compare 6 state schools within one mile, including 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BA13 3LA by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BA13 3LA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 7 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BA13 3LA
Is BA13 3LA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 36/100 (bottom 14% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BA13 3LA?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BA13 3LA?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BA13 3LA?
LocaleIQ matched BA13 3LA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BA13 3LA?
The latest median sold price is £271k based on 173 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BA13 3LA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 7 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.