Overview of BA12 8JL

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West Street is in Warminster and in West Wiltshire district. BA12 8JL is located in the Warminster West 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 West Street, Warminster, BA12 8JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: BA12 8JW, BA12 7RW, BA12 8JZ, BA12 8JN, BA12 7RP, BA12 8TA, BA12 8JY, BA12 8HE, BA12 8AL.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around BA12 8JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female52.9%51.2%-1.7% 51.0% 0.2%
Male47.1%48.8%1.7% 49.0% -0.2%

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)
Single25.8%31.8%6.0% 37.9% -6.1%
Married: Opposite sex54.5%49.4%-5.1% 44.2% 5.2%
Married: Same sex0.7%0%-0.7% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated4%1.5%-2.5% 2.2% -0.7%
Divorced11.6%11.2%-0.4% 9.1% 2.1%
Widowed3.3%6%2.7% 6.1% -0.1%

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.

This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health51.1%49.1%-2.0% 48.4% 0.7%
Good health37.1%36%-1.1% 33.6% 2.4%
Fair health10.1%12.1%2.0% 12.7% -0.6%
Bad health1.4%2.5%1.1% 4.0% -1.5%
Very bad health0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.2% -0.9%

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.

In the area around BA12 8JL this area, 8.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications10.9%8.6%-2.3% 18.2% -9.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 19.6%5.9%-13.7% 9.6% -3.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels21.5%19.7%-1.8% 13.4% 6.3%
Apprenticeship3.3%5.2%1.9% 5.3% -0.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels16%22.7%6.7% 16.9% 5.8%
Degree or Similar25.5%30.5%5.0% 33.8% -3.3%
Other3.3%7.4%4.1% 2.8% 4.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 99.4% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Chinese0.6%0%-0.6% 0.7% -0.7%
Other Asian0.3%0.3%0.0% 1.6% -1.3%
Black Caribbean0.6%0%-0.6% 1.0% -1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean0.6%0%-0.6% 0.9% -0.9%
Mixed Other1.1%0%-1.1% 0.8% -0.8%
White96.3%99.4%3.1% 81.4% 18.0%
Other0.6%0%-0.6% 1.6% -1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 89.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom91.7%89.2%-2.5% 83.2% 6.0%
European Union3.4%7.4%4.0% 6.1% 1.3%
Rest of Europe0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa1.4%1.9%0.5% 2.7% -0.8%
Middle East and Asia2.9%1.2%-1.7% 5.6% -4.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean0.3%0%-0.3% 1.3% -1.3%
British Overseas0.3%0%-0.3% 0.0% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK91.7%89.4%-2.3% 83.2% 6.2%
10+ Years0.3%7.1%6.8% 9.8% -2.7%
5-10 Years0%2.5%2.5% 2.9% -0.4%
2-5 Years1.7%0%-1.7% 2.2% -2.2%
Less than 2 years6.3%0.9%-5.4% 1.9% -1.0%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom80.2% 76.7% 3.5%
Ireland0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Germany0.6% 0.2% 0.4%
Italy0.6% 0.6% 0.0%
Portugal2.8% 0.5% 2.3%
Poland0.6% 1.3% -0.7%
Other EU countries0.3% 1.5% -1.2%
No passport held14.6% 13.5% 1.1%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion42.9% 37.2% 5.7%
Christian50.2% 46.2% 4.0%
Jewish0.3% 0.5% -0.2%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered6.3% 6.0% 0.3%

Safety

Is West Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around West Street was 28.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.0% lower than the Warminster Broadway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

West Street has the 12th lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Warminster Broadway and the 558th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.3%.



🔎 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 8JL, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on West Street are based on 204 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, Warminster, BA12 8JL

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA12 8JL

Average Price
£307,457
Semi-Detached
no sales
Terraced
£281,109
Detached
£320,631
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for West Street

Average Price
£238,352
Semi-Detached
£262,121
Terraced
£221,907
Detached
£433,477
Flats/Maisonettes
£106,693
Other
£238,541

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on West Street

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
Tyne House Cuckoos Nest Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£250,0002021-06-18 £289,593
3 Cuckoos Nest Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire
Detached, an established residential building
£255,0002020-07-31 £310,916
Tyne House Cuckoos Nest Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire
Terraced, an established residential building
£167,0002018-10-15 £205,046
32A West Street, Warminster, Wiltshire
Detached, an established residential building
£175,0002003-07-18 £347,255
3 Cuckoos Nest Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire
Detached, a newly built property
£180,0002003-01-17 £372,515
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA12 8JL

Employment

BA12 8JL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 Employee112
Retired60
Part-Time Employee41
Self-Employed27
Student (economically inactive)12
Long-Term Sick or disabled6
Other3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)3
Looking after home or family3
Unemployed0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles39
Education26
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security26
Accommodation and food service activities19
Human health and social work activities16
Manufacturing15
Construction15
Transport and storage14
Administrative and support service activities12
Other10
Information and communication7
Professional, scientific and technical activities6
Financial and insurance activities4
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 4 320 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Minster CofE Primary School
Emwell Street , BA12 8JA
3out of 4 678 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Sambourne Road , BA12 8LF
3out of 4 897 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 1,463 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
New Close Primary School
30 Imber Road , BA12 9JJ
1out of 4 1,911 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 2,571 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 683 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Bishopstrow College
Bishopstrow Road , Bishopstrow BA12 9HU
- not rated 3,394 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Fairfield Farm College (Fairfield Farm Trust)
43 High Street , Dilton Marsh BA13 4DL
- not rated 5,454 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable 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, Warminster768 yd
The Old Fire Station CafeGround Floor, The Old Fire Station1,071 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
The Cock InnWest Street, Warminster96 yd
Fox And Hounds InnFox And Hounds, 6 Deverill Road894 yd
Warminster Town Football ClubWarminster Town Football Club, 73 Weymouth Street952 yd
The Organ InnHigh Street, Warminster978 yd
Warminster Rugby Football ClubFolly Lane, Warminster1,077 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
New Jade Kitchen5 Broxburn Road, Warminster453 yd
Star Fish Bar3 Broxburn Road, Warminster453 yd
New Sambourne Chinese Takeaway1 Sambourne Road, Warminster815 yd
Gino's Pizza30 George Street, Warminster891 yd
Maya Indian Cuisine32 George Street, Warminster891 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Co-operative Store36 Victoria Road, Warminster331 yd
Tesco2 Thornhill Road, Warminster536 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets LimitedMorrisons, Weymouth Street933 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Princecroft Primary School
PRINCECROFT LANE
grass pitches247 yd
Warminster Prep School
VICARAGE STREET
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts543 yd
The Minster C Of E Primary School
EMWELL STREET
grass pitches575 yd
Warminster School
CHURCH STREET
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts614 yd
Warminster Cricket Club
SAMBOURNE ROAD
grass pitches717 yd
Cold Harbour Playing Fields
Bath Road
grass pitches737 yd
Warminster Town Football Club
WEYMOUTH STREET
grass pitches986 yd
Portway Playing Field (Closed)
Portway Lane
grass pitches1,090 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%

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