BA12 0BY is a sought-after residential area located 0.7km from Woodcock in Warminster. Administratively it sits within Warminster North & Rural ward and the South West Wiltshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, BA12 0BY offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 83% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 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 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00163751 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BA12 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BA12 0BY.
223
27
£ 48,100 /yr
57%
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
BA12 0BY is a high-turnover rental hub — with 83% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. 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 0BY. The average age is 26.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA12 0BY has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and bicycle theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Kingdown School
New Close Primary School
St John's CofE School
The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre
St George's Catholic Primary School, Warminster
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- B&M Retail Ltd1.0 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- West Wiltshire Golf Club1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warminster1.1 km
- Dilton Marsh5.4 km
- Westbury6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Firbank Crescent0.1 km
- Firbank Crescent0.2 km
- Training Centre0.2 km
- Council Houses0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: BA120BY · Data under Open Government Licence