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Warminster Central

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About

Warminster Central sits within a broad valley of the River Were, flanked by the wooded slopes of Cley Hill to the north and the expansive Salisbury Plain to the east. The area's layout is defined by its historic market town function, with central streets converging on the Market Place. This geography has shaped a compact core of local retail and services, directly surrounded by residential streets that gradually give way to more open landscapes.

The area is anchored by the historic Parish Church of St. Denys, with its distinctive spire visible from surrounding approaches. A specific local feature is the former Athenaeum building, which served as a literary institute and now houses the town library. Weekly markets continue to be held, maintaining a long-standing commercial tradition for the surrounding rural population. The central streets contain a mix of independent businesses and national chains, serving the everyday needs of the town's residents.

Area overview

On average Warminster Central has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Warminster Central is £46,888 per year. There are 4 schools in Warminster Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Warminster Central is home to around 6,117 people, with a population density of about 2,348.8 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
12.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Warminster Central Population
6,117
Population density
2,348.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.19(+1%)
Shoplifting
29.92(+349%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.16(+73%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.12(+71%)
Public order
9.32(+41%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,515
90.17%
Other White
247
4.04%
Other Asian
42
0.69%
Chinese
37
0.6%
White and Asian (mixed)
37
0.6%
Total population: 6,116

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,481
28.08%
No qualifications
1,023
19.39%
Level 3 (A level)
928
17.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
764
14.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
556
10.54%
Total 16+ residents: 5,275

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,200
40.76%
Owns with a mortgage
706
23.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
564
19.16%
Other social rented
322
10.94%
Other forms of private rent
92
3.12%
Total households: 2,944

Property prices in Warminster Central

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £260,000 in Warminster Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £730,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Warminster Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Warminster Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached23£355,000
Flats13£136,000
Semi-Detached30£262,750
Terraced21£215,000

10 years median price trend in Warminster Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Warminster Central.

All postcodes in Warminster Central

BA128QS

North Row

BA128NY

Daniell Crest

BA128DL

Brook Street

BA129AL

The Close

BA129QJ

Ashley Place

BA129PD

Kennet Close

BA129PU

Wylye Road

BA128JA

Emwell Street

BA129PP

Damask Way

BA129PR

Avon Road

BA129QE

Hillwood Close

BA128BU

Bradley Road

BA128PD

Bath Road

BA128QB

George Street

BA129BL

Atyeo Place

BA129QT

Deverill Road

BA129QU

Ashley Coombe

BA128NG

Cobbett Place

BA129AX

Market Place

BA128DN

Brook Street

BA128NU

The Teasels

BA129NN

Plants Green

BA129QP

Deverill Road

BA128QA

George Street

BA129NS

Deverill Road

BA122DN

Market Place

BA128JE

Vicarage Street

BA129AT

The Ridgeway

BA129PG

Marsh Street

BA129QD

Poulsen Close

BA129NZ

Buttons Yard

BA129QA

Lower Marsh Road

BA129QS

Deverill Road

BA128LA

Sambourne Road

BA129QN

Deverill Road

BA128DW

Brook Street

BA128NZ

Daniell Crest

BA129BN

East Street

BA129NJ

Flers Court

BA129PZ

Ferris Mead

BA129BJ

East Street

BA129QB

Thames Close

BA128LL

Sambourne Road

BA128PG

Church Street

BA129XB

Market Place

BA128FR

Turnpike Court

BA128JB

Sambourne Chase

BA129FF

Eversfield Mews

BA122BW

Market Place

BA122DE

Market Place

BA122DL

Market Place

BA128LJ

Sambourne Road

BA128LQ

Sambourne Road

BA129BY

East Street

BA129PJ

Upper Marsh Road

BA128NF

Alcock Crest

BA129AY

Market Place

BA129BU

The Furlong

BA129FA

Fairview Close

BA129NA

Carsons Yard

BA129NB

Chelwood Court

BA120BB

Copheap Lane

BA129AG

High Street

BA128BZ

Chapel Street

BA128LS

Sambourne Gardens

BA129BW

East Street

BA128FY

George Street

BA129JR

Boreham Road

BA129NY

Yard Court

BA129QQ

Hillwood Lane

BA128BP

Bradley Road

BA129NG

The Ridgeway

BA129PA

Henfords Marsh

BA129PL

Upper Marsh Road

BA128BJ

Ludlow Close

BA128LR

Christchurch Terrace

BA128QD

Portway

BA129AA

The Avenue

BA120BE

Copheap Lane

BA129AE

High Street

BA129AP

Market Place

BA129DB

Imber Road

BA129QL

Deverill Road

BA128LG

Sambourne Road

BA129EJ

Buttons Yard

BA129NF

East End Avenue

BA128JQ

Vicarage Street

BA128LX

Beech Avenue

BA129FB

Anchor Court

BA129AF

High Street

BA129BZ

East Street

BA129PT

Bourne Close

BA129QG

Hillwood Lane

BA128BS

Bell Close

BA128PH

Dorothy Walk

BA129PE

Wylye Road

BA129AQ

High Street

BA129PN

Upper Marsh Road

BA129AZ

Market Place

BA128DQ

Kings Rise

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.