Princecroft Lane is in Warminster and in West Wiltshire district. BA12 8NT 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 Princecroft Lane, Warminster, BA12 8NT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA12 8NS, BA12 8JT, BA12 8NJ, BA12 8NR, BA12 8NP, BA12 8HY, BA12 8NW, BA12 8LT, BA12 8HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA12 8NT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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 | 49.8% | 48.5% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.5% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 2.5% |
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 | 28.8% | 33.5% | 4.7% | 37.9% | -4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53.3% | 45.4% | -7.9% | 44.2% | 1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 11.5% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.2% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 45.8% | 39.1% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 35.7% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 18.5% | 6.4% | 12.7% | 5.8% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 5.7% | 1.3% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 14.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.2% | 20.5% | -3.7% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.3% | 13.6% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.4% | 18.2% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 4.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 9.3% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 4.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 20.2% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 3.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.3% | 14.3% | -2.0% | 33.8% | -19.5% |
| Other | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.3% | 97% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 91.2% 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 | 94.9% | 91.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 8.0% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 6.4% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.9% | 90.9% | -4.0% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 7.7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 0% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 22.1% | 13.5% | 8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 42.4% | 46.2% | -3.8% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Princecroft Lane was 63.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 3.2% higher than the Warminster Broadway average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Princecroft Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Warminster Broadway and the 468th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 28.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 837.5%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Princecroft Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-10-20 | £156,804 |
| 21 Princecroft Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2021-12-17 | £244,504 |
| 21 Princecroft Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2020-11-27 | £203,127 |
| 2 Princecroft Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £129,000 | 2019-08-02 | £162,280 |
| 19 Princecroft Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2018-06-08 | £199,319 |
BA12 8NT 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princecroft Primary School Princecroft Lane , BA12 8NT | 3out of 4 | 43 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Minster CofE Primary School Emwell Street , BA12 8JA | 3out of 4 | 662 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Sambourne Road , BA12 8LF | 3out of 4 | 681 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 | 1,460 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New Close Primary School 30 Imber Road , BA12 9JJ | 1out of 4 | 1,843 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingdown School Woodcock Road , BA12 9DR | 3out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warminster School Church Street , Warminster BA12 8PJ | - not rated | 788 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopstrow College Bishopstrow Road , Bishopstrow BA12 9HU | - not rated | 3,199 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Coffee Garden | 4 Silver Street, Warminster | 808 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock Inn | West Street, Warminster | 272 yd | |
| Fox And Hounds Inn | Fox And Hounds, 6 Deverill Road | 619 yd | |
| Warminster Town Football Club | Warminster Town Football Club, 73 Weymouth Street | 775 yd | |
| Warminster Rugby Football Club | Folly Lane, Warminster | 942 yd | |
| The Organ Inn | High Street, Warminster | 1,003 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jade Kitchen | 5 Broxburn Road, Warminster | 248 yd | |
| Star Fish Bar | 3 Broxburn Road, Warminster | 248 yd | |
| New Sambourne Chinese Takeaway | 1 Sambourne Road, Warminster | 835 yd | |
| Golden Fish Inn | 4 George Street, Warminster | 926 yd | |
| Gino's Pizza | 30 George Street, Warminster | 934 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 2 Thornhill Road, Warminster | 305 yd | |
| Co-operative Store | 36 Victoria Road, Warminster | 476 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, Weymouth Street | 822 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Princecroft Primary School PRINCECROFT LANE | grass pitches | 179 yd |
| Warminster Prep School VICARAGE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 598 yd |
| Warminster Cricket Club SAMBOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 604 yd |
| The Minster C Of E Primary School EMWELL STREET | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Warminster School CHURCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 771 yd |
| Warminster Town Football Club WEYMOUTH STREET | grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Cold Harbour Playing Fields Bath Road | grass pitches | 1,055 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 59.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 100.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.