Houghton Close, Warminster, BA12 9QZ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding BA12 9QZ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.9%	55.4%	1.5%	51.0%	4.4%
Male	46.1%	44.6%	-1.5%	49.0%	-4.4%

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 9QZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.3% 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	18.7%	23.4%	4.7%	37.9%	-14.5%
Married: Opposite sex	56.2%	52.3%	-3.9%	44.2%	8.1%
Separated	3.2%	1.4%	-1.8%	2.2%	-0.8%
Divorced	8.7%	8.6%	-0.1%	9.1%	-0.5%
Widowed	13.2%	14.4%	1.2%	6.1%	8.3%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	36.7%	41.1%	4.4%	48.4%	-7.3%
Good health	41.2%	38.3%	-2.9%	33.6%	4.7%
Fair health	18.4%	15%	-3.4%	12.7%	2.3%
Bad health	2.4%	4.3%	1.9%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	1.2%	1.2%	0.0%	1.2%	0.0%

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	25.1%	20.6%	-4.5%	18.2%	2.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.6%	6.3%	-3.3%	9.6%	-3.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.2%	13.5%	-5.7%	13.4%	0.1%
Apprenticeship	2.7%	6.7%	4.0%	5.3%	1.4%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	9.1%	17%	7.9%	16.9%	0.1%
Degree or Similar	29.7%	33.2%	3.5%	33.8%	-0.6%
Other	4.6%	2.7%	-1.9%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Other Asian	0%	1.2%	1.2%	1.6%	-0.4%
Black African	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	2.5%	-2.5%
Mixed White and African	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.4%	1.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.6%	1.6%	0.9%	0.7%
Mixed Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
White	99.2%	94.4%	-4.8%	81.4%	13.0%
Arab	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%

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%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	93.5%	89.2%	-4.3%	83.2%	6.0%
European Union	3.3%	6%	2.7%	6.1%	-0.1%
Africa	1.6%	0.4%	-1.2%	2.7%	-2.3%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	3.2%	1.6%	5.6%	-2.4%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	93.1%	88.8%	-4.3%	83.2%	5.6%
10+ Years	0.4%	9.2%	8.8%	9.8%	-0.6%
5-10 Years	0.4%	1.2%	0.8%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	5.7%	0.4%	-5.3%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	76.9%	76.7%	0.2%
Portugal	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Poland	2.4%	1.3%	1.1%
Southern Asia	0.8%	1.2%	-0.4%
No passport held	19.1%	13.5%	5.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	29.2%	37.2%	-8.0%
Christian	66.8%	46.2%	20.6%
Buddhist	1.2%	0.5%	0.7%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	2.4%	6.0%	-3.6%

Safety

Is Houghton Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Houghton Close was 39.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.9% lower than the Warminster East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Houghton Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Warminster East and the 799th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -55.0%.

🔎 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 9QZ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 2/10 (very 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 3/10 (low )
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 - 4/10 (below 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 - 2/10 (very low )
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 - 1/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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) - 2/10 (very low )
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 Houghton Close 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 Houghton Close, Warminster, BA12 9QZ

Estimated Average Property Prices for BA12 9QZ

Average Price
£759,053

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£759,053

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Houghton Close

Average Price
£841,188

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£841,188

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Houghton CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
1 Houghton Close, Warminster, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£708,000	2020-11-06	£821,670
3 Houghton Close, Warminster, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£480,000	2012-10-18	£767,393
2 Houghton Close, Warminster, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£465,000	2011-10-17	£748,140
2 Houghton Close, Warminster, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£490,000	2006-08-29	£810,261
2 Houghton Close, Warminster, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building	£367,000	2002-09-19	£790,221

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for BA12 9QZ

Employment

BA12 9QZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in BA12 9QZ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 41% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	92
Full-Time Employee	64
Part-Time Employee	27
Self-Employed	11
Looking after home or family	7
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Other	5
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Student (economically inactive)	5
Unemployed	5

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	19
Education	15
Human health and social work activities	12
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	12
Administrative and support service activities	6
Construction	6
Transport and storage	5
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Information and communication	4
Manufacturing	4
Other	3
Professional, scientific and technical activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	2
Real estate activities	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St John's CofE School Boreham Road , BA12 9JY	2out of 4	213 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
New Close Primary School 30 Imber Road , BA12 9JJ	1out of 4	394 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	901 yd	Academy sponsor led	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St George's Catholic Primary School, Warminster Woodcock Road , BA12 9EZ	3out of 4	1,002 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Sambourne Road , BA12 8LF	3out of 4	1,426 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	386 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Bishopstrow College Bishopstrow Road , Bishopstrow BA12 9HU	- not rated	1,342 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Warminster School Church Street , Warminster BA12 8PJ	- not rated	1,629 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Coriander Lounge	40 East Street, Warminster	787 yd
Great Wall Chinese Restaurant	60-62 East Street, Warminster	787 yd
Hong Kong House	19 East Street, Warminster	814 yd
Agra Restaurant	32 East Street, Warminster	853 yd
Caspers Cafe Ltd	Warminster Railway Station, Station Road	934 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Warminster Conservative Club	Warminster And District Conservative Club, Prestbury Drive	318 yd
Rose And Crown	East Street, Warminster	630 yd
Masons Arms	East Street, Warminster	853 yd
The Anchor Hotel	The Anchor Inn, Market Place	980 yd
The Bath Arms	Market Place, Warminster	980 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Royal Fish Bar	147B Boreham Field, Warminster	751 yd
Snappy Peppers	147C Boreham Field, Warminster	751 yd
Burger Shack Warminster	Masons Arms, East Street	828 yd
Mr Doner	82 Market Place, Warminster	937 yd
Roll with it	38A Market Place, Warminster	1,004 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Lidl Great Britain Ltd	Lidl, Station Road	901 yd
Waitrose Ltd	Station Road, Warminster	934 yd
Iceland	19 Three Horseshoes Walk, Warminster	1,056 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
St Johns C Of E Primary School Boreham Road	grass pitches	98 yd
Highbury Field Football Ground HIGHBURY FOOTBALL CLUB HIGHBURY FOOTBALL CLUB WOODCOCK ROAD	grass pitches	283 yd
Warminster Kingdown WOODCOCK ROAD	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite	297 yd
Warminster Sports Centre WOODCOCK ROAD	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	340 yd
New Close Primary School WOODCOCK LANE	grass pitches	530 yd
Battlesbury Barracks BOREHAM FIELD	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts	706 yd
Warminster Kingdown School Playing Field BOREHAM ROAD	grass pitches	721 yd
St George'S School WOODCOCK ROAD		887 yd
Harridges Health & Fitness Studio MARKET PLACE	health and fitness suite	995 yd
The Avenue Primary School And Children’S Centre THE AVENUE	grass pitches	1,076 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	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/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%

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