BA12 0BT is a sought-after residential area on Orchard Close, 0.6km from Warminster in Warminster. Administratively it sits within Warminster North & Rural ward and the South West Wiltshire constituency.
For families considering a move, BA12 0BT represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for BA12 0BT are sourced from Output Area E00163753 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD CLOSE, BA12 0BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, BA12 0BT.
347
49
£ 48,100 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
BA12 0BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA12 0BT. The average age is 48.6. 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: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 116,000
4 sales · Mean £ 116,975
Semi-Detached
£ 252,000
3 sales · Mean £ 243,983
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA12 0BT has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre
New Close Primary School
The Minster CofE Primary School
Kingdown School
St John's CofE School
Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Princecroft Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- B&M Retail Ltd0.4 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- Poundland Ltd0.5 km
- Reeve the Baker Ltd0.6 km
- Robbins Butchers0.6 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Old Bell0.6 km
- The Farmers Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Masons Arms- Title0.7 km
- Rose And Crown0.7 km
- The Bath Arms0.6 km
- Warminster Masonic Hall0.6 km
- AJS Nightclub Ltd0.7 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Agra Restaurant0.6 km
- Cornmarket Cafe0.5 km
- Costa Ltd0.6 km
- Gino's Pizza0.7 km
- Hong Kong House0.6 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland0.5 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.5 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited1.0 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- King Chicken & Pizza0.7 km
- Mr Doner0.6 km
- Ottoman Authentic Kebabs0.8 km
- Roll with it0.6 km
- Subway0.6 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warminster0.3 km
- Dilton Marsh4.9 km
- Westbury6.5 km
Bus Stops
- Copheap Rise0.1 km
- Copheap Lane0.2 km
- Copheap Lane0.2 km
- Nag's Head0.3 km
- Nag's Head0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA120BT · Data under Open Government Licence