Steep Street is in Mere, Warminster and in Salisbury district. BA12 6ED is located in the Mere electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Wiltshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Steep Street, Mere, Warminster, BA12 6ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA12 6HT, BA12 6EB, BA12 6EJ, BA12 6EG, BA12 6HP, BA12 6EE, BA12 6HQ, BA12 6HG, BA12 6HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA12 6ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.8% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.1% | 33.7% | 4.6% | 37.9% | -4.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.5% | 46.9% | -1.6% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 12.5% | 8% | -4.5% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 7% | 8.3% | 1.3% | 6.1% | 2.2% |
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 | 49.4% | 44.4% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -4.0% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 35.1% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 14.9% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 23% | 15.5% | -7.5% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 10.6% | -6.6% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 20.4% | 3.0% | 13.4% | 7.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 7.5% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.4% | 13.8% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 30.7% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -3.1% |
| Other | 3.2% | 1.4% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.4% | 97.9% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.6% 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 | 94.6% | 95.6% | 1.0% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.2% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.4% | 95.6% | 1.2% | 83.2% | 12.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 0.2% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.7% | 76.7% | -2.0% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 24.4% | 13.5% | 10.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46.2% | 37.2% | 9.0% |
| Christian | 47.8% | 46.2% | 1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Steep Street was 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.2% higher than the Mere average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Steep Street has the 10th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Mere and the 634th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -41.7%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downview Cottage Steep Street, Warminster, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2023-11-30 | £168,733 |
| The Green Dragon Steep Street, Warminster, Wiltshire Other, an established residential building | £595,000 | 2023-04-03 | £599,276 |
| Bramley Cottage Steep Street, Warminster, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-12-21 | £459,006 |
| Drefawr Steep Street, Warminster, Wiltshire Other, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-08-27 | £471,738 |
| Glenleigh Cottage Steep Street, Warminster, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £172,500 | 2020-03-16 | £220,570 |
BA12 6ED area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 106 |
| Retired | 102 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Education | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mere School Springfield Road , Mere BA12 6EW | 3out of 4 | 534 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitesheet Church of England Primary Academy Chapel Lane , Zeals BA12 6NL | 3out of 4 | 3,641 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Milton-on-Stour Church of England Primary School Milton-on-Stour , SP8 5QD | 3out of 4 | 4,577 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel Corner Tea Room | Angel Corner, Angel Lane | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mere Social Club | Prince Of Wales Club, White Road | 338 yd | |
| Ericourt Inns Ltd | The Butt Of Sherry, Castle Street | 412 yd | |
| Walnut Tree Inn | Shaftesbury Road, Mere | 1,080 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mere Kebab & Pizza | 8 Salisbury Street, Mere | 326 yd | |
| Golden Valley | 6-7 The Square, Mere | 369 yd | |
| Mere Fish & Chip Shop | 7 Church Street, Mere | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Co-operative Limited | Queen Victoria Hall, The Square | 394 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mere Peace Memorial Sports And Recreation Ground RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND QUEENS ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 469 yd |
| Duchy Manor DUCHY MANOR SCHOOL TENNIS COURTS DUCHY MANOR SCHOOL TENNIS COURTS SPRINGFIELD ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool, tennis courts | 475 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 73.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 73.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.