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BA12 8RG

Sherwood Close

Warminster North & Rural

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Detailed insights for BA12 8RG

Overview

Postcode BA12 8RG 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 West & North area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 60.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Warminster West & North is £55,314 per year. The nearest station is Warminster, about 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
67.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Warminster West & North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 15,222 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 46% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Warminster West & North has an average crime rate, with approximately 60.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

67.2%

Approximately 67.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Warminster West & North is £55,314 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

Warminster West & North near BA12 8RG 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for BA12 8RG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Warminster

N/A

Walking directions to Warminster

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
270
Population density
8,206.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.15(-22%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.92(+13%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.15(-5%)
Burglary
5.38(+94%)
Other theft
5.38(-4%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
240
88.56%
Other White
12
4.43%
Other Black
6
2.21%
Bangladeshi
4
1.48%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
4
1.48%
Total population: 271

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
55
24.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
20.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
37
16.67%
Level 3 (A level)
35
15.77%
Level 4+ (Degree)
27
12.16%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
81
59.12%
Owns outright
19
13.87%
Owns with a mortgage
15
10.95%
Social rents from council
11
8.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.57%
Total households: 137

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 24 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA12 8RG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near BA12 8RG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 202512, Savernake Close, Warminster, BA12 8RFTerracedFreehold£214,000
22 Aug 202510, Broadwood Close, Warminster, BA12 8PLTerracedFreehold£202,500
22 Apr 20253, Broadwood Close, Warminster, BA12 8PLTerracedFreehold£120,000
31 Jan 20253, Broadwood Close, Warminster, BA12 8PLTerracedFreehold£85,000
06 Oct 20259, Hollybush Road, Warminster, BA12 8QTTerracedFreehold£123,500

Schools

In the BA12 8RG postcode area, located within Warminster West & North, there are 5 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for BA12 8RG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableWarminster SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.5 miPrimaryThe Minster CofE Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryThe Avenue Primary School and Children's CentreAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of BA12 8RG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for BA12 8RG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miIcelandMarket Place, Wiltshire, BA12 9BTWalking directions to Iceland

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 8RG, 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 West & NorthE02006693
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wiltshire 043BE01032111
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about BA12 8RG

Is BA12 8RG (Warminster West & North) safe?

The area around BA12 8RG records about 61 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, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near BA12 8RG?

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

What schools are near BA12 8RG?

There are 6 schools close to BA12 8RG, including Warminster School, The Minster CofE Primary School (Good) and The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to BA12 8RG?

The closest station to BA12 8RG is Warminster, about 820 m away.

How deprived is the area around BA12 8RG?

BA12 8RG scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 15,222 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents BA12 8RG (Warminster West & North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for South West Wiltshire covering BA12 8RG 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).

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.