The Grove is in Warminster and in West Wiltshire district. BA12 8QL is located in the Warminster East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of South West Wiltshire. This postcode has been in use since 1993-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about The Grove, Warminster, BA12 8QL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: BA12 8QG, BA12 8SD, BA12 8QD, BA12 9AQ, BA12 9AF, BA12 8BX, BA12 9AL, BA12 8QB, BA12 8QA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA12 8QL 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 | 54.6% | 48.5% | -6.1% | 51.0% | -2.5% |
| Male | 45.4% | 51.5% | 6.1% | 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.
In the immediate area around BA12 8QL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.4% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.4% | 42.4% | -4.0% | 37.9% | 4.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.5% | 23.5% | 1.0% | 44.2% | -20.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4.2% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 18.5% | 5.0% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| Widowed | 13.5% | 8.8% | -4.7% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 34.3% | 42.6% | 8.3% | 48.4% | -5.8% |
| Good health | 41.8% | 36.7% | -5.1% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 14.4% | -5.5% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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 | 18.9% | 13% | -5.9% | 18.2% | -5.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 10.5% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.1% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 22.2% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 34.7% | 8.6% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 97.6% | 95.2% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 13.8% |
In this area, 81.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88% | 81.4% | -6.6% | 83.2% | -1.8% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 12% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.3% | 82.6% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -0.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.8% | 5.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 1.1% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.6% | 76.7% | -6.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 5.6% | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 17.5% | 13.5% | 4.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Other religion | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around The Grove was 622.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 909.1% higher than the Warminster Broadway average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
The Grove has the highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Warminster Broadway and the 12th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 98.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 99.0%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 The Grove, Warminster, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-11-03 | £226,735 |
| 5 The Grove, Warminster, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-02-10 | £226,640 |
| 15 The Grove, Warminster, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-09-24 | £204,333 |
| 12 The Grove, Warminster, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2021-04-20 | £199,111 |
| 5 The Grove, Warminster, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-01-14 | £205,269 |
| Full-Time Employee | 101 |
| Retired | 55 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Education | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Minster CofE Primary School Emwell Street , BA12 8JA | 3out of 4 | 385 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 | 495 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Sambourne Road , BA12 8LF | 3out of 4 | 751 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New Close Primary School 30 Imber Road , BA12 9JJ | 1out of 4 | 995 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princecroft Primary School Princecroft Lane , BA12 8NT | 3out of 4 | 1,061 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,683 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 | 312 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishopstrow College Bishopstrow Road , Bishopstrow BA12 9HU | - not rated | 2,656 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 Old Fire Station Cafe | Ground Floor, The Old Fire Station | 108 yd | |
| The Athenaeum Centre | 18-20 High Street, Warminster | 175 yd | |
| Le Cafe Journal | 6 High Street, Warminster | 175 yd | |
| Costa Ltd | 27 Market Place, Warminster | 229 yd | |
| The Coffee Garden | 4 Silver Street, Warminster | 229 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Organ Inn | High Street, Warminster | 81 yd | |
| The Prestbury Sports Bar | The Close, Warminster | 123 yd | |
| Boston Shaker | The Basement, The Old Town Hall, 6 Market Place | 222 yd | |
| AJS Nightclub Ltd | 9 Weymouth Street, Warminster | 296 yd | |
| The Anchor Hotel | The Anchor Inn, Market Place | 367 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 43 High Street, Warminster | 81 yd | |
| Gino's Pizza | 30 George Street, Warminster | 104 yd | |
| Maya Indian Cuisine | 32 George Street, Warminster | 104 yd | |
| Hot Wok | 25 George Street, Warminster | 104 yd | |
| Golden Fish Inn | 4 George Street, Warminster | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 19 Three Horseshoes Walk, Warminster | 291 yd | |
| Waitrose Ltd | Station Road, Warminster | 440 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | Lidl, Station Road | 460 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, Weymouth Street | 468 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Busy Bodies Health And Fitness Club (Closed) Three Horseshoes Walk | health and fitness suite | 252 yd |
| Harridges Health & Fitness Studio MARKET PLACE | health and fitness suite | 390 yd |
| The Avenue Primary School And Children’S Centre THE AVENUE | grass pitches | 407 yd |
| Warminster School CHURCH STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 420 yd |
| The Minster C Of E Primary School EMWELL STREET | grass pitches | 431 yd |
| Warminster Prep School VICARAGE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 452 yd |
| Warminster Cricket Club SAMBOURNE ROAD | grass pitches | 531 yd |
| Warminster Town Football Club WEYMOUTH STREET | grass pitches | 640 yd |
| Portway Playing Field (Closed) Portway Lane | grass pitches | 690 yd |
| New Close Primary School WOODCOCK LANE | grass pitches | 827 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 49.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 64.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.