OLD FORGE CLOSE, BA12 0AF House Prices & Local Information

BA12 0AF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Old Forge Close, 0.0km from Heytesbury in Heytesbury. Administratively it sits within Wylye Valley ward and the South West Wiltshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BA12 0AF is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £411k, up 36.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for BA12 0AF are sourced from Output Area E00163601 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.