Overview of BA12 8AL

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West Street Place is in Warminster and in West Wiltshire district. BA12 8AL is located in the Warminster West electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Wiltshire. This postcode has been in use since 1997-12-01.

StreetScan combines information about West Street Place, Warminster, BA12 8AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BA12 8JY, BA12 8JN, BA12 8NQ, BA12 8NH, BA12 8TR, BA12 8JX, BA12 8JW, BA12 8TP, BA12 8JJ.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA12 8AL is primarily male, with 53.7% of the population 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female48.9%46.3%-2.6% 51.0% -4.7%
Male51.1%53.7%2.6% 49.0% 4.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single33.8%37.4%3.6% 37.9% -0.5%
Married: Opposite sex47%42%-5.0% 44.2% -2.2%
Separated3.2%1.6%-1.6% 2.2% -0.6%
Divorced12.3%14.4%2.1% 9.1% 5.3%
Widowed3.7%4.5%0.8% 6.1% -1.6%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health48.2%49.1%0.9% 48.4% 0.7%
Good health40.1%33.1%-7.0% 33.6% -0.5%
Fair health10.3%14.6%4.3% 12.7% 1.9%
Bad health1.1%2.1%1.0% 4.0% -1.9%
Very bad health0.4%1%0.6% 1.2% -0.2%

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications16.9%16%-0.9% 18.2% -2.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 17.4%10.9%-6.5% 9.6% 1.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels17.8%17.6%-0.2% 13.4% 4.2%
Apprenticeship4.6%7.6%3.0% 5.3% 2.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels11%20.2%9.2% 16.9% 3.3%
Degree or Similar26%27.7%1.7% 33.8% -6.1%
Other6.4%0%-6.4% 2.8% -2.8%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Other Asian0.4%0.3%-0.1% 1.6% -1.3%
Black Caribbean0.4%0%-0.4% 1.0% -1.0%
Other Black0%0.3%0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.7%0.7% 0.8% -0.1%
Mixed White and African0%0.7%0.7% 0.4% 0.3%
Mixed White and Caribbean0%0.7%0.7% 0.9% -0.2%
Mixed Other0%0.7%0.7% 0.8% -0.1%
White98.9%96.6%-2.3% 81.4% 15.2%
Arab0.4%0%-0.4% 0.6% -0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom90.8%91.3%0.5% 83.2% 8.1%
European Union6.3%5.6%-0.7% 6.1% -0.5%
Rest of Europe0.4%0%-0.4% 0.8% -0.8%
Africa1.8%1.4%-0.4% 2.7% -1.3%
Middle East and Asia0.4%0.7%0.3% 5.6% -4.9%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.4%0.3%-0.1% 1.3% -1.0%
Oceania0%0.7%0.7% 0.3% 0.4%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK90.1%91.3%1.2% 83.2% 8.1%
10+ Years2.2%5.6%3.4% 9.8% -4.2%
5-10 Years2.9%2.1%-0.8% 2.9% -0.8%
2-5 Years0.7%0.3%-0.4% 2.2% -1.9%
Less than 2 years4%0.7%-3.3% 1.9% -1.2%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom77.4% 76.7% 0.7%
Poland1.7% 1.3% 0.4%
Other EU countries1% 1.5% -0.5%
South and Eastern Africa0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held19.5% 13.5% 6.0%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion47.4% 37.2% 10.2%
Christian46.7% 46.2% 0.5%
Not answered5.9% 6.0% -0.1%

Safety

Is West Street Place dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Street Place was 27.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.3% lower than the Warminster Broadway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

West Street Place has the 11th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Warminster Broadway and the 541st lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£47,600
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in BA12 8AL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on West Street Place are based on 27 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 West Street Place, Warminster, BA12 8AL

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA12 8AL

Average Price
£189,628
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£189,628
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for West Street Place

Average Price
£204,511
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£204,511
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on West Street Place

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
1 West Street Place, Warminster, Wiltshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£168,0002024-04-18 £180,896
5 West Street Place, Warminster, Wiltshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£206,0002022-03-07 £226,578
6 West Street Place, Warminster, Wiltshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£165,0002018-10-26 £202,590
3 West Street Place, Warminster, Wiltshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£125,0002015-06-22 £185,507
6 West Street Place, Warminster, Wiltshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£124,0002015-06-11 £184,023
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA12 8AL

Employment

BA12 8AL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.

BA12 8AL 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee83
Part-Time Employee44
Retired42
Self-Employed33
Long-Term Sick or disabled11
Unemployed8
Student (economically inactive)7
Other5
Looking after home or family3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles34
Human health and social work activities18
Manufacturing17
Professional, scientific and technical activities17
Accommodation and food service activities15
Education13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security13
Construction10
Administrative and support service activities8
Other6
Transport and storage6
Information and communication6
Financial and insurance activities2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing2
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply 1

Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Princecroft Primary School
Princecroft Lane , BA12 8NT
3out of 4 258 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Minster CofE Primary School
Emwell Street , BA12 8JA
3out of 4 540 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Sambourne Road , BA12 8LF
3out of 4 740 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre
7 The Avenue , BA12 9AA
3out of 4 1,339 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
New Close Primary School
30 Imber Road , BA12 9JJ
1out of 4 1,771 yd Academy sponsor led Yes 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 2,425 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 588 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Bishopstrow College
Bishopstrow Road , Bishopstrow BA12 9HU
- not rated 3,237 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 Food hygiene rating Distance
The Coffee Garden4 Silver Street, Warminster649 yd
The Old Fire Station CafeGround Floor, The Old Fire Station952 yd
The Athenaeum Centre18-20 High Street, Warminster969 yd
Le Cafe Journal6 High Street, Warminster969 yd
Costa Ltd27 Market Place, Warminster1,023 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Cock InnWest Street, Warminster173 yd
Fox And Hounds InnFox And Hounds, 6 Deverill Road744 yd
Warminster Town Football ClubWarminster Town Football Club, 73 Weymouth Street794 yd
The Organ InnHigh Street, Warminster858 yd
Boston ShakerThe Basement, The Old Town Hall, 6 Market Place979 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
New Jade Kitchen5 Broxburn Road, Warminster452 yd
Star Fish Bar3 Broxburn Road, Warminster452 yd
New Sambourne Chinese Takeaway1 Sambourne Road, Warminster690 yd
Golden Fish Inn4 George Street, Warminster775 yd
Gino's Pizza30 George Street, Warminster776 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-operative Store36 Victoria Road, Warminster459 yd
Tesco2 Thornhill Road, Warminster529 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets LimitedMorrisons, Weymouth Street781 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Princecroft Primary School
PRINCECROFT LANE
grass pitches260 yd
Warminster Prep School
VICARAGE STREET
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts423 yd
The Minster C Of E Primary School
EMWELL STREET
grass pitches449 yd
Warminster School
CHURCH STREET
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts544 yd
Warminster Cricket Club
SAMBOURNE ROAD
grass pitches562 yd
Cold Harbour Playing Fields
Bath Road
grass pitches794 yd
Warminster Town Football Club
WEYMOUTH STREET
grass pitches828 yd
Portway Playing Field (Closed)
Portway Lane
grass pitches1,075 yd
Harridges Health & Fitness Studio
MARKET PLACE
health and fitness suite1,082 yd
Busy Bodies Health And Fitness Club (Closed)
Three Horseshoes Walk
health and fitness suite1,088 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

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/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed39.9 Mbit/s
Average download speed38.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed51.36 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed51.36 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed7.2 Mbit/s
Average upload speed6.2 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed8.2 Mbit/s

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