Postcode report
Is BA14 6JU a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About BA14 6JU: area rating, property, schools and local change
BA14 6JU is a postcode in Southwick, Wiltshire, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BA14 6JU, then scores the surrounding small area 52/100 - bottom 45% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BA14 6JU are jobs and schools and education, while housing 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 BA14 6JU is based on Wiltshire 021 Census 2021. It covers 12,443 residents, 262 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 77% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 12% 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 5/10.
For property prices near BA14 6JU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BA14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £277k from 51 rolling sales, up 10.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BA14 6JU can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 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 BA14 6JU 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 BA14 6JU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 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 BA14 6JU
Is BA14 6JU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 52/100 (bottom 45% 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 BA14 6JU?
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 BA14 6JU?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BA14 6JU?
LocaleIQ matched BA14 6JU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BA14 6JU?
The latest median sold price is £277k based on 51 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BA14 6JU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.