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Warminster East

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About

Warminster East ward lies on the eastern side of the market town, characterised by residential streets and local community amenities. The area includes a mix of housing from different periods, with schools and shops serving the neighbourhood. It is bordered by the A36 to the north and extends towards the open land of Cley Hill, which provides a distinct rural backdrop. The ward functions primarily as a residential part of the larger town.

The landscape rises towards the east, where the prominent ancient hillfort of Cley Hill stands as a notable local landmark. This area includes some modern housing developments alongside older estates, creating a varied streetscape. Community facilities are focused around local centres, with pedestrian access into Warminster's main town area. The ward's structure reflects post-war expansion while maintaining connections to the surrounding Wiltshire countryside.

Area overview

On average Warminster East has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 15.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Warminster East is £51,113 per year. The median sale price in Warminster East is £211,000 (around £285 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £115,500 and £288,750. There are 5 schools in Warminster East: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Warminster East is home to around 5,262 people, with a population density of about 2,181.3 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Warminster East Population
5,262
Population density
2,181.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
66.89(+100%)
Anti-social behaviour
35.35(+137%)
Shoplifting
34.21(+418%)
Criminal damage and arson
16.72(+158%)
Public order
15.01(+130%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,746
90.07%
Other White
199
3.78%
Other Asian
48
0.91%
Other
41
0.78%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
29
0.55%
Total population: 5,269

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,152
25.45%
No qualifications
905
20%
Level 3 (A level)
829
18.32%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
647
14.3%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
536
11.84%
Total 16+ residents: 4,526

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
993
40.56%
Owns with a mortgage
502
20.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
455
18.59%
Other social rented
378
15.44%
Other forms of private rent
60
2.45%
Total households: 2,448

Property prices in Warminster East

Median price: £211,000
Price per sq ft: £285
Sales (last 12 months): 74
Typical range (middle 50%): £116K – £289K

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £211,000 (about £285 per square foot) in Warminster East area, with individual transactions ranging from £50,000 up to £805,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Warminster East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached15£410,000£364
Semi-Detached19£265,000£310
Terraced11£215,000£318
Flats29£99,950£151

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Warminster East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Warminster East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£285,000£82,250£199,950£155,000
2017£350,000£118,750£206,000£192,500
2018£360,000£94,000£235,000£176,500
2019£277,500£97,500£222,750£172,000
2020£356,250£99,250£234,750£186,000
2021£371,500£102,500£265,000£192,000
2022£490,000£115,000£275,000£207,500
2023£400,000£89,950£338,500£222,500
2024£382,500£90,000£316,750£216,250
2025£381,500£123,000£275,000£225,000
2026£440,000£67,500£285,000£215,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Warminster East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Warminster East.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£257£150£246£217
2017£279£218£236£248
2018£266£182£258£232
2019£282£192£233£240
2020£288£183£286£229
2021£304£211£280£266
2022£328£161£290£270
2023£345£161£334£306
2024£318£205£315£283
2025£370£196£317£318
2026£334£146£339£312
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Warminster East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wiltshire district.

Band A£1,715
Band B£2,000
Band C£2,286
Band D£2,572
Band E£3,143
Band F£3,715
Band G£4,286
Band H£5,144

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Warminster East ward.

Local councillors

Andrew Davis

Warminster East - Elected 1 May 2025

Conservative