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BA12 8RB

Portway Lane

Warminster North & Rural

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Detailed insights for BA12 8RB

Overview

Postcode BA12 8RB is located in an urban city, within the Warminster North & Rural ward of Wiltshire in the South West region, and forms part of the Warminster Central area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 55.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 35% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Warminster Central is £46,888 per year. The nearest station is Warminster, about 0.3 miles away. There are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Lake Pleasure Grounds.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
56
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Warminster Central has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,281 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 47% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Warminster Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 55.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.3%

Approximately 6.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Warminster Central is £46,888 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near BA12 8RB.

Flood risk

Very low

Warminster Central near BA12 8RB has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Warminster located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BA12 8RB
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Warminster

N/A

Walking directions to Warminster

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for BA12 8RB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLake Pleasure GroundsLargeWalking directions to Lake Pleasure Grounds

Area Profile

Population
332
Population density
5,254.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.18(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.44(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.05(+24%)
Public order
6.71(+3%)
Burglary
4.02(+45%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
81.79%
Other White
21
6.27%
Other
13
3.88%
Chinese
11
3.28%
Indian
6
1.79%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
74
25.52%
Level 4+ (Degree)
58
20%
Level 3 (A level)
55
18.97%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
14.48%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
12.76%
Total 16+ residents: 290

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
63
36.21%
Owns outright
59
33.91%
Owns with a mortgage
26
14.94%
Other forms of private rent
13
7.47%
Other social rented
10
5.75%
Total households: 174

Property prices in Warminster North & Rural

Median price£327,500
Price per sq ft£336
Sales (last 12 months)57
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £460K

Based on 57 recent sales, the median property price is £327,500 (about £336 per square foot) in Warminster North & Rural area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £1,224,000.

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 North & Rural over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£537,500£366
Semi-Detached6£320,000£363
Terraced21£230,000£318
Flats4£177,500£289

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Warminster North & Rural

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Warminster North & Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£380,000£75,900£292,225£190,000
2017£372,000£127,250£207,500£175,000
2018£453,500£112,000£293,500£168,500
2019£425,000£195,000£243,000£180,000
2020£442,500£120,000£267,000£195,500
2021£480,000£280,000£229,000
2022£535,950£349,000£225,000
2023£585,000£255,000£352,500£248,000
2024£515,000£260,000£281,433£245,000
2025£587,000£160,000£375,000£245,000
2026£425,000£195,000£255,000£217,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Warminster North & Rural.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Warminster North & Rural.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260£131£223£248
2017£241£269£240£255
2018£273£203£263£247
2019£305£214£298£246
2020£300£193£264£237
2021£305£332£304
2022£350£381£303
2023£351£423£375£314
2024£363£457£300£283
2025£332£302£377£330
2026£380£208£285£299
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Warminster North & Rural.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Warminster North & Rural in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA12 8RB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA12 8RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Sept 20251A, Portway Lane, Warminster, BA12 8RBDetachedFreehold£310,000
27 Jun 202540, Crescent Place, 35, Portway, Warminster, BA12 8JUFlatsLeasehold£230,000
18 Jun 202527, Crescent Place, 35, Portway, Warminster, BA12 8JUFlatsLeasehold£210,585
07 Jun 2025Parking Space X, Crescent Place 35, Portway, Warminster, BA12 8JUOtherLeasehold£7,000
31 Jan 202541, Crescent Place, 35, Portway, Warminster, BA12 8JUFlatsLeasehold£215,000

Schools

In the BA12 8RB postcode area, located within Warminster Central, there are 6 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BA12 8RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe Avenue Primary School and Children's CentreAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miNot applicableWarminster SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryThe Minster CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA12 8RB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BA12 8RB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miIcelandMarket Place, Wiltshire, BA12 9BTWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miCasper'sStation Road, Wiltshire, BA12 9FPWalking directions to Casper's
0.3 miMorrisonsWeymouth Street, Warminster, BA12 9NTWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miLidlStation Road, Warminster, BA12 9BRWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miWaitroseStation Road, Warminster, BA12 9BRWalking directions to Waitrose

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 8RB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bill Parks

Warminster North & Rural - 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
ParishWarminsterE04012702
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Warminster CentralE02006694
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wiltshire 044DE01032114
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BA12 8RB

Is BA12 8RB (Warminster Central) safe?

The area around BA12 8RB records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near BA12 8RB?

The median sale price around BA12 8RB in Warminster Central is £327,500 (about £336 per square foot) based on 57 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near BA12 8RB?

There are 8 schools close to BA12 8RB, including The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre (Good), Warminster School and The Minster CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BA12 8RB?

The closest station to BA12 8RB is Warminster, about 460 m away.

How deprived is the area around BA12 8RB?

BA12 8RB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,281 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BA12 8RB (Warminster Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South West Wiltshire covering BA12 8RB is Andrew Murrison (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bill Parks (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.