Wiltshire BA13
Wiltshire 064 · 4 sub-areas · 7,200 residents
Wiltshire 064 is a rural corner of Wiltshire, home to around 7,200 people and notably affordable by national standards. A typical two-bedroom home lets for roughly £950 a month — well below the UK median for a 2-bed — though the trade-off is limited public transport and a car-dependent lifestyle that shapes nearly everything about daily life here.
Wiltshire BA13 is a commuter neighbourhood within Wiltshire — train into Bristol runs in around 55 minutes, and the rhythm of weekday mornings is shaped by it.
Overview
What's it like to live in Wiltshire BA13?
Day-to-day life sits close to greenery — a park or playing field is within easy walking distance of most addresses; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; Public transport is genuinely strong; most errands and a fair share of social life don't need a car; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,056 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Wiltshire BA13 in Wiltshire
Living in Wiltshire BA13
This part of Wiltshire sits at the quieter, more self-contained end of the county's settlement pattern. Around six in ten residents own their home, which tells you something about the character of the place — it's settled, predominantly family-oriented, and not the kind of area people drift in and out of quickly. Greenspace is genuinely close: the average resident is within about 265 metres of accessible green land, and nearly two-thirds of households can reach a park or open space on foot.
On rent, Wiltshire 064 is competitive. A one-bedroom runs around £730 a month, a two-bedroom roughly £950, and a three-bedroom about £1,190. Those figures sit well below the UK national median for equivalent properties, which makes the area attractive for families and anyone priced out of nearby commuter towns. Rents did rise around 6.7% over the past year, though, so the gap with more expensive areas is narrowing slowly. Council tax (Band D) comes to around £2,572 a year — worth factoring in when comparing total housing costs.
The demographic picture is notably spread across age groups: roughly one in five residents is under 18, a similar share is 65 or over, and the working-age brackets fill the middle fairly evenly. There's a meaningful chunk of people working from home — around one in four — which, combined with the high car-dependency and distance from metro centres, suggests this suits people who don't need to commute daily. The claimant unemployment rate is low at around 2.3%.
The nearest mainline rail station is approximately 1.1 km away — about a 14-minute walk — which provides the main public transport link. Just 2.8% of residents commute by public transport, compared with over 60% who drive, so if you don't have a car, life here requires some planning. Broadband coverage is strong: 100% of premises have access to gigabit-capable connections, and there are no properties falling below the universal service obligation. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on specific pockets within the neighbourhood.
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Frequently asked
- Is Wiltshire 064 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled part of rural Wiltshire with low crime, good green space access, and predominantly owner-occupied housing. The trade-off is limited public transport and fewer amenities than you'd find in a market town or city. It suits people who value space and calm over convenience — particularly those who can work from home or drive to work.
- What is the rent in Wiltshire 064?
- A one-bedroom typically runs around £730 a month, a two-bedroom roughly £950, and a three-bedroom about £1,190. These figures are estimates scaled from county-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 6.7% over the past year, so prices are moving upward.
- Is Wiltshire 064 safe?
- Yes, relatively. The crime rate is around 66.9 incidents per 1,000 residents annually, below the UK national rate of roughly 80 per 1,000. It's a low-deprivation area (IMD decile 7) with the kind of settled community that tends to correlate with lower crime. Rural vehicle theft is worth being aware of, but overall the area is quiet.
- What's the commute from Wiltshire 064 to the nearest major city?
- The nearest mainline rail station is about 1.1 km away (roughly a 14-minute walk), and the nearest major employment hub is approximately 55 minutes by public transport or car. The rail journey to London is around 88 minutes. Most residents drive — only about 2.8% commute by public transport.
- Who lives in Wiltshire 064?
- A broad mix of age groups, with no single cohort dominating. Around 64% of residents own their home, suggesting a settled, long-term community. Roughly one in four works from home, and the low claimant unemployment rate (2.3%) points to a relatively economically secure population.
- What schools are near Wiltshire 064?
- There are 20 schools within a typical 2km catchment radius, but only around 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of about 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is approximately 11.5 km away. Families should check current Ofsted ratings and catchment boundaries directly before choosing a home.
- How good is broadband in Wiltshire 064?
- Excellent. Full gigabit-capable broadband is available to 100% of premises, and no properties fall below the universal service obligation minimum. For a rural area, this is genuinely strong connectivity — a real asset for the roughly one in four residents who work from home.