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BA15 2JH Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About BA15 2JH: area rating, property, schools and local change
BA15 2JH is a postcode in Bradford-on-Avon South, Wiltshire, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BA15 2JH, then scores the surrounding small area 83/100 - top 1% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BA15 2JH are health and local prosperity, 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 BA15 2JH is based on Wiltshire 023 Census 2021. It covers 5,946 residents, 149 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 79% owner-occupied, 11% privately rented, 10% 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 9/10.
For property prices near BA15 2JH, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BA15 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £263k from 26 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BA15 2JH 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 BA15 2JH by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BA15 2JH is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 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 BA15 2JH
Is BA15 2JH a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 83/100 (top 1% 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 BA15 2JH?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BA15 2JH?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BA15 2JH?
LocaleIQ matched BA15 2JH to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BA15 2JH?
The latest median sold price is £263k based on 26 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BA15 2JH?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.