Forage Lane, Warminster, BA12 0DH

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA12 0DH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52%	49.7%	-2.3%	51.0%	-1.3%
Male	48%	50.3%	2.3%	49.0%	1.3%

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 BA12 0DH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54% 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	20.7%	27.7%	7.0%	37.9%	-10.2%
Married: Opposite sex	62.5%	54%	-8.5%	44.2%	9.8%
Separated	1.8%	3.2%	1.4%	2.2%	1.0%
Divorced	5.5%	8.7%	3.2%	9.1%	-0.4%
Widowed	9.5%	6.4%	-3.1%	6.1%	0.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	44.9%	42.4%	-2.5%	48.4%	-6.0%
Good health	35.6%	40.4%	4.8%	33.6%	6.8%
Fair health	15.5%	13.5%	-2.0%	12.7%	0.8%
Bad health	3.4%	2.9%	-0.5%	4.0%	-1.1%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.9%	0.3%	1.2%	-0.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	17.1%	13.9%	-3.2%	18.2%	-4.3%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.4%	11.3%	-1.1%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.2%	16.1%	-2.1%	13.4%	2.7%
Apprenticeship	5.1%	5.2%	0.1%	5.3%	-0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.5%	22.6%	9.1%	16.9%	5.7%
Degree or Similar	28%	27.7%	-0.3%	33.8%	-6.1%
Other	5.8%	3.2%	-2.6%	2.8%	0.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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)
Indian	0%	1.1%	1.1%	3.1%	-2.0%
Black African	0%	1.1%	1.1%	2.5%	-1.4%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.4%	1.4%	0.8%	0.6%
Mixed White and African	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.4%	-0.1%
Mixed Other	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
White	99.7%	95.4%	-4.3%	81.4%	14.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.2% 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	91.6%	90.2%	-1.4%	83.2%	7.0%
European Union	5.3%	5.5%	0.2%	6.1%	-0.6%
Africa	0.3%	2%	1.7%	2.7%	-0.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.9%	2.3%	0.4%	5.6%	-3.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.3%	-0.3%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	91.6%	90.2%	-1.4%	83.2%	7.0%
10+ Years	0.3%	6.3%	6.0%	9.8%	-3.5%
5-10 Years	0.6%	2.6%	2.0%	2.9%	-0.3%
2-5 Years	0.9%	0%	-0.9%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	6.5%	0.9%	-5.6%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.4%	76.7%	6.7%
Lithuania	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Romania	1.4%	0.9%	0.5%
Other EU countries	1.4%	1.5%	-0.1%
Central and Western Africa	0.6%	0.3%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.3%	0.2%	0.1%
No passport held	11.5%	13.5%	-2.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.9%	37.2%	0.7%
Christian	54.9%	46.2%	8.7%
Buddhist	0.6%	0.5%	0.1%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Not answered	5.7%	6.0%	-0.3%

Safety

Is Forage Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forage Lane was 9.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 92.5% lower than the Warminster East average. The most reported crime type was Burglary.

Forage Lane has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Warminster East and the 119th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 2.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -81.1%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,100

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BA12 0DH, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 4/10 (below average )
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 - 3/10 (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 - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
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) - 4/10 (below average )
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) - 5/10 (average )
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 Forage Lane are based on 8 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 Forage Lane, Warminster, BA12 0DH

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA12 0DH

Average Price
£334,107

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£334,107

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Forage Lane

Average Price
£348,520

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£348,520

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Forage LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
3 Forage Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£279,950	2017-12-15	£347,193
2 Forage Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£265,000	2017-03-24	£341,196
4 Forage Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£202,500	2012-12-03	£331,602
3 Forage Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£207,000	2011-07-29	£342,294
4 Forage Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire Detached, a newly built property	£219,950	2006-10-20	£358,437

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA12 0DH

Employment

BA12 0DH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 BA12 0DH area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	102
Full-Time Employee	100
Part-Time Employee	39
Self-Employed	30
Looking after home or family	9
Student (economically inactive)	8
Unemployed	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	7
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Other	3

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	24
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	21
Education	19
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	16
Manufacturing	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	6
Information and communication	5
Administrative and support service activities	4
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Transport and storage	2
Real estate activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Mining and quarrying	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre 7 The Avenue , BA12 9AA	3out of 4	222 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
New Close Primary School 30 Imber Road , BA12 9JJ	1out of 4	537 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Minster CofE Primary School Emwell Street , BA12 8JA	3out of 4	990 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE School Boreham Road , BA12 9JY	2out of 4	1,139 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Sambourne Road , BA12 8LF	3out of 4	1,196 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Kingdown School Woodcock Road , BA12 9DR	3out of 4	1,182 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Warminster School Church Street , Warminster BA12 8PJ	- not rated	948 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bishopstrow College Bishopstrow Road , Bishopstrow BA12 9HU	- not rated	2,267 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	Distance
Caspers Cafe Ltd	Warminster Railway Station, Station Road	278 yd
Cornmarket Cafe	4-5 The Cornmarket, Warminster	386 yd
Hong Kong House	19 East Street, Warminster	422 yd
Nagas The Spice Minister	The Naga Indian Restaurant, Portway	440 yd
Agra Restaurant	32 East Street, Warminster	457 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Anchor Hotel	The Anchor Inn, Market Place	439 yd
The Bath Arms	Market Place, Warminster	439 yd
Warminster Masonic Hall	Masonic Hall, 69 Market Place	439 yd
Masons Arms	East Street, Warminster	457 yd
West Wiltshire Golf Club	9 Elm Hill, Warminster	497 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Burger Shack Warminster	Masons Arms, East Street	467 yd
Roll with it	38A Market Place, Warminster	477 yd
Mr Doner	82 Market Place, Warminster	486 yd
Subway	4A Market Place, Warminster	568 yd
Domino's Pizza	43 High Street, Warminster	654 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Waitrose Ltd	Station Road, Warminster	278 yd
Lidl Great Britain Ltd	Lidl, Station Road	304 yd
Iceland	19 Three Horseshoes Walk, Warminster	428 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons, Weymouth Street	908 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
The Avenue Primary School And Children’S Centre THE AVENUE	grass pitches	235 yd
Busy Bodies Health And Fitness Club (Closed) Three Horseshoes Walk	health and fitness suite	435 yd
New Close Primary School WOODCOCK LANE	grass pitches	445 yd
Harridges Health & Fitness Studio MARKET PLACE	health and fitness suite	559 yd
Highbury Field Football Ground HIGHBURY FOOTBALL CLUB HIGHBURY FOOTBALL CLUB WOODCOCK ROAD	grass pitches	656 yd
West Wiltshire Golf Club ELM HILL	golf	837 yd
St Johns C Of E Primary School Boreham Road	grass pitches	1,027 yd
Warminster Town Football Club WEYMOUTH STREET	grass pitches	1,034 yd
Portway Playing Field (Closed) Portway Lane	grass pitches	1,035 yd
Warminster School CHURCH STREET	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts	1,044 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%

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

Overview of BA12 0DH