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BA12 0AF

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Wylye Valley

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Overview

Postcode BA12 0AF is located in a rural village, within the Wylye Valley ward of Wiltshire in the South West region, and forms part of the Wylye Valley area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wylye Valley is £58,868 per year. The nearest station is Warminster, about 3.6 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
37.1%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

6/10

Wylye Valley has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,259 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Wylye Valley has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.1%

Approximately 37.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

8/10

The average income per household in Wylye Valley is £58,868 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 202 ft away from BA12 0AF.

Flood risk

No risk

Wylye Valley near BA12 0AF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Warminster located about 3.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
283
Population density
480.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Other theft
6.58(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.76(-61%)
Violence and sexual offences
4.94(-85%)
Burglary
3.29(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.65(-75%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
276
97.53%
Indian
3
1.06%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
3
1.06%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
1
0.35%
Total population: 283

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
66
26.72%
No qualifications
53
21.46%
Level 3 (A level)
48
19.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.91%
Total 16+ residents: 247

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
44
33.33%
Owns outright
36
27.27%
Owns with a mortgage
28
21.21%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
11.36%
Social rents from council
5
3.79%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Wylye Valley

Median price£425,000
Price per sq ft£323
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£289K – £643K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £323 per square foot) in Wylye Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £1,200,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wylye Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£642,500£332
Terraced9£293,000£294
Semi-Detached16£277,500£308

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wylye Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wylye Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£455,000£325,000£225,000
2017£475,000£288,500£250,000
2018£450,000£290,000£285,000
2019£381,000£287,500£241,000
2020£638,000£296,250£321,500
2021£573,500£300,000£280,000
2022£600,000£343,500£350,000
2023£675,000£317,500£337,500
2024£630,000£295,000£293,000
2025£640,000£285,000£310,000
2026£625,000£360,000£300,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wylye Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wylye Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£236£328£259
2017£276£240£268
2018£282£274£262
2019£266£246£232
2020£304£282£279
2021£284£268£248
2022£384£327£315
2023£375£295£342
2024£359£276£286
2025£352£306£290
2026£306£356£366
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wylye Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wylye Valley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 11 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA12 0AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA12 0AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Jun 20259, Mill Street, Warminster, BA12 0EESemi-DetachedFreehold£299,950
25 Jul 2025Little Orchard, Newtown, Warminster, BA12 0HNDetachedFreehold£468,500
06 Oct 202569, High Street, Warminster, BA12 0EBDetachedFreehold£915,000
25 Jul 202554A, High Street, Warminster, BA12 0EBDetachedFreehold£597,000
20 Feb 202554, High Street, Warminster, BA12 0EBDetachedFreehold£390,000

Schools

In the BA12 0AF postcode area, located within Wylye Valley, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BA12 0AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryHeytesbury Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Requires improvement

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wiltshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,629
Band B£1,900
Band C£2,172
Band D£2,443
Band E£2,986
Band F£3,529
Band G£4,072
Band H£4,887

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for BA12 0AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Christopher Newbury

Wylye Valley - Elected 1 May 2025

Conservative

Member of parliament

Andrew Murrison

South West Wiltshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictWiltshireE06000054
Parliamentary ConstituencySouth West WiltshireE14001498
WardWylye ValleyE05013495
ParishHeytesburyE04011732
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Wylye ValleyE02006695
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wiltshire 047CE01032076
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced2010-05-01

Frequently asked questions about BA12 0AF

Is BA12 0AF (Wylye Valley) safe?

The area around BA12 0AF records about 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and burglary.

What is the average house price near BA12 0AF?

The median sale price around BA12 0AF in Wylye Valley is £425,000 (about £323 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BA12 0AF?

There is 1 school close to BA12 0AF, including Heytesbury Church of England Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around BA12 0AF?

BA12 0AF scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,259 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BA12 0AF (Wylye Valley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South West Wiltshire covering BA12 0AF is Andrew Murrison (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Christopher Newbury (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.