Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

FORAGE LANE, BA12 0DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORAGE LANE, BA12 0DH.

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Population

347

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

BA12 0DH is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (49) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA12 0DH is a well-regarded residential area on Forage Lane, 0.5km from Warminster in Warminster. Administratively it sits within Warminster North & Rural ward and the South West Wiltshire constituency.

For families considering a move, BA12 0DH represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £272k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA12 0DH are sourced from Output Area E00163753 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA12 0DH. 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

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 272,475

2 sales · Mean £ 272,475

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around BA12 0DH is moderate at 73 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting78
Violence and sexual offences63
Anti-social behaviour42
Public order20
Other theft16

school Local Schools

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The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre

Good292 pupils0.2 km
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New Close Primary School

Good104 pupils0.4 km
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The Minster CofE Primary School

Good203 pupils0.9 km
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St John's CofE School

Good88 pupils0.9 km
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Kingdown School

Good1538 pupils1.0 km
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Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good115 pupils1.1 km
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Princecroft Primary School

Good205 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.2 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Poundland Ltd0.4 km
  • Premier, Central @ Warminster0.9 km
  • Reeve the Baker Ltd0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Old Bell0.5 km
  • The Farmers Hotel0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Masons Arms- Title0.4 km
  • Rose And Crown0.5 km
  • The Bath Arms0.4 km
  • Warminster Conservative Club0.9 km
  • Warminster Masonic Hall0.4 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Agra Restaurant0.4 km
  • Cornmarket Cafe0.4 km
  • Costa Ltd0.5 km
  • Gino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Hong Kong House0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Iceland0.4 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.3 km
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • King Chicken & Pizza0.4 km
  • Mr Doner0.4 km
  • Ottoman Authentic Kebabs0.6 km
  • Roll with it0.4 km
  • Subway0.5 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Warminster0.2 km
  • Dilton Marsh5.1 km
  • Westbury6.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Warminster Rail Station0.1 km
  • Warminster Rail Station0.1 km
  • Railway Station0.1 km
  • Nag's Head0.2 km
  • Copheap Rise0.2 km