BA12 0BS is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Woodcock in Warminster. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Warminster North & Rural ward and the South West Wiltshire constituency.
Day-to-day life in BA12 0BS has the character of a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of just 24, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for BA12 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00163749 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA12 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA12 0BS.
264
24
£ 48,100 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
At 83% private renter occupancy, BA12 0BS is a landlord-friendly investment zone — high demand, strong yields, and frequent turnover. Low crime and budget prices create strong demand from cost-conscious renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA12 0BS. The average age is 24.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA12 0BS has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
New Close Primary School
Kingdown School
St John's CofE School
The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre
St George's Catholic Primary School, Warminster
The Minster CofE Primary School
Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- B&M Retail Ltd0.7 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Newsmarket0.9 km
- Poundland Ltd0.9 km
- Premier, Central @ Warminster0.8 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Old Bell1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Masons Arms- Title0.8 km
- Rose And Crown0.7 km
- The Bath Arms0.9 km
- Warminster Conservative Club0.8 km
- Warminster Masonic Hall0.9 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Agra Restaurant0.8 km
- Cornmarket Cafe0.9 km
- Hong Kong House0.8 km
- Kesar Indian Restaurant & Bar0.8 km
- Pronti A Tavola1.0 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.8 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- King Chicken & Pizza0.8 km
- Mr Doner0.9 km
- Roll with it0.9 km
- Royal Fish Bar0.9 km
- Snappy Peppers0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warminster0.8 km
- Dilton Marsh5.5 km
- Westbury7.1 km
Bus Stops
- Uplands0.3 km
- Uplands0.3 km
- Woodcock Park0.4 km
- Woodcock Park0.4 km
- Firbank Crescent0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BA120BS · Data under Open Government Licence