Woodcock Lane, Warminster, BA12 9JJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding BA12 9JJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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	52.1%	47.9%	-4.2%	51.0%	-3.1%
Male	47.9%	52.1%	4.2%	49.0%	3.1%

Partnership Status

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

In the immediate vicinity of BA12 9JJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.9%	24%	-1.9%	37.9%	-13.9%
Married: Opposite sex	54.9%	54.2%	-0.7%	44.2%	10.0%
Married: Same sex	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.3%	-0.3%
Civil partnership: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
Separated	2%	1.9%	-0.1%	2.2%	-0.3%
Divorced	11.8%	15.6%	3.8%	9.1%	6.5%
Widowed	4.7%	3.4%	-1.3%	6.1%	-2.7%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	53.8%	49.7%	-4.1%	48.4%	1.3%
Good health	37.3%	35.4%	-1.9%	33.6%	1.8%
Fair health	6.2%	11.7%	5.5%	12.7%	-1.0%
Bad health	2%	2.6%	0.6%	4.0%	-1.4%
Very bad health	0.8%	0.6%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.6%

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.

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 21.8%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	19.2%	18.4%	-0.8%	18.2%	0.2%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	16.5%	12.4%	-4.1%	9.6%	2.8%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	23.5%	14.7%	-8.8%	13.4%	1.3%
Apprenticeship	5.9%	8.6%	2.7%	5.3%	3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.4%	21.1%	9.7%	16.9%	4.2%
Degree or Similar	16.5%	21.8%	5.3%	33.8%	-12.0%
Other	7.1%	3%	-4.1%	2.8%	0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Indian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.3%	8.1%	7.8%	1.6%	6.5%
Black African	2%	2.6%	0.6%	2.5%	0.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Mixed White and African	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.4%	-0.4%
Mixed White and Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.8%
White	95%	86.1%	-8.9%	81.4%	4.7%
Other	0%	2.9%	2.9%	1.6%	1.3%

Country of Birth

In this area, 82.2% 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	90.8%	82.2%	-8.6%	83.2%	-1.0%
European Union	4.8%	7.6%	2.8%	6.1%	1.5%
Rest of Europe	0.3%	0.3%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.5%
Africa	2.5%	1.8%	-0.7%	2.7%	-0.9%
Middle East and Asia	1.7%	8.2%	6.5%	5.6%	2.6%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	90.5%	82.6%	-7.9%	83.2%	-0.6%
10+ Years	0.8%	8.2%	7.4%	9.8%	-1.6%
5-10 Years	3.9%	5.3%	1.4%	2.9%	2.4%
2-5 Years	2%	2.9%	0.9%	2.2%	0.7%
Less than 2 years	2.8%	0.9%	-1.9%	1.9%	-1.0%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	74.8%	76.7%	-1.9%
Spain	0.3%	0.4%	-0.1%
Poland	1.5%	1.3%	0.2%
Romania	1.8%	0.9%	0.9%
Southern Asia	5%	1.2%	3.8%
No passport held	16.6%	13.5%	3.1%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	26.9%	37.2%	-10.3%
Christian	54.1%	46.2%	7.9%
Buddhist	3%	0.5%	2.5%
Hindu	3.8%	1.7%	2.1%
Muslim	1.2%	6.5%	-5.3%
Other religion	3%	0.6%	2.4%
Not answered	8%	6.0%	2.0%

Safety

Is Woodcock Lane Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Woodcock Lane was 202.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 54.5% higher than the Warminster East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Woodcock Lane has the highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Warminster East and the 79th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -7.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£48,100

Income Rank
7/10

Household Income in BA12 9JJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Woodcock Lane are based on 8 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 Woodcock Lane, Warminster, BA12 9JJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA12 9JJ

Average Price
£279,124

Semi-Detached
£264,114

Terraced
£266,951

Detached
£288,185

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Woodcock Lane

Average Price
£267,511

Semi-Detached
£273,340

Terraced
£275,008

Detached
£265,290

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Woodcock LaneStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5A Woodcock Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£230,000	2016-10-06	£299,562
5A Woodcock Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£160,000	2010-12-03	£260,741
1 Woodcock Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building	£170,000	2008-09-30	£275,008
5A Woodcock Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£147,000	2006-09-13	£242,287
5B Woodcock Lane, Warminster, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£112,500	2003-11-28	£216,034

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA12 9JJ

Employment

BA12 9JJ 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 Employee	129
Retired	44
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	19
Looking after home or family	15
Other	9
Unemployed	8
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Student (economically inactive)	4
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	41
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	26
Human health and social work activities	18
Construction	16
Education	14
Manufacturing	11
Accommodation and food service activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	9
Other	5
Information and communication	5
Professional, scientific and technical activities	4
Transport and storage	4
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
New Close Primary School 30 Imber Road , BA12 9JJ	1out of 4	120 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre 7 The Avenue , BA12 9AA	3out of 4	401 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St John's CofE School Boreham Road , BA12 9JY	2out of 4	722 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Minster CofE Primary School Emwell Street , BA12 8JA	3out of 4	1,129 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Sambourne Road , BA12 8LF	3out of 4	1,165 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	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	809 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	1,180 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Bishopstrow College Bishopstrow Road , Bishopstrow BA12 9HU	- not rated	1,851 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	Distance
Hong Kong House	19 East Street, Warminster	381 yd
Coriander Lounge	40 East Street, Warminster	387 yd
Great Wall Chinese Restaurant	60-62 East Street, Warminster	387 yd
Agra Restaurant	32 East Street, Warminster	431 yd
Caspers Cafe Ltd	Warminster Railway Station, Station Road	443 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Rose And Crown	East Street, Warminster	275 yd
Masons Arms	East Street, Warminster	431 yd
The Anchor Hotel	The Anchor Inn, Market Place	530 yd
The Bath Arms	Market Place, Warminster	530 yd
Warminster Masonic Hall	Masonic Hall, 69 Market Place	530 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Burger Shack Warminster	Masons Arms, East Street	414 yd
Mr Doner	82 Market Place, Warminster	513 yd
Roll with it	38A Market Place, Warminster	563 yd
Subway	4A Market Place, Warminster	702 yd
Kebab House	17 Weymouth Street, Warminster	723 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl Great Britain Ltd	Lidl, Station Road	418 yd
Waitrose Ltd	Station Road, Warminster	443 yd
Iceland	19 Three Horseshoes Walk, Warminster	589 yd
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Morrisons, Weymouth Street	933 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
New Close Primary School WOODCOCK LANE	grass pitches	88 yd
Highbury Field Football Ground HIGHBURY FOOTBALL CLUB HIGHBURY FOOTBALL CLUB WOODCOCK ROAD	grass pitches	257 yd
The Avenue Primary School And Children’S Centre THE AVENUE	grass pitches	569 yd
Harridges Health & Fitness Studio MARKET PLACE	health and fitness suite	589 yd
St Johns C Of E Primary School Boreham Road	grass pitches	608 yd
Busy Bodies Health And Fitness Club (Closed) Three Horseshoes Walk	health and fitness suite	626 yd
Warminster Kingdown WOODCOCK ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	692 yd
Warminster Sports Centre WOODCOCK ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	803 yd
Warminster Town Football Club WEYMOUTH STREET	grass pitches	996 yd

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	88.9%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	88.9%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	88.9%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	59.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	62.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	100 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	100 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	13.3 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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