BA12 0BD is a sought-after residential area on The Downlands, 0.7km from Warminster in Warminster. Administratively it sits within Warminster North & Rural ward and the South West Wiltshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in BA12, BA12 0BD offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £611k, up 6.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for BA12 0BD are sourced from Output Area E00163753 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE DOWNLANDS, BA12 0BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE DOWNLANDS, BA12 0BD.
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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, BA12 0BD combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£611k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 6.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for BA12 0BD. 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
Detached
£ 520,000
15 sales · Mean £ 540,333
Terraced
£ 507,000
1 sales · Mean £ 507,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
BA12 0BD has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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.
school Local Schools
New Close Primary School
The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre
Kingdown School
St John's CofE School
The Minster CofE Primary School
Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St George's Catholic Primary School, Warminster
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- B&M Retail Ltd0.3 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- Poundland Ltd0.6 km
- Premier, Central @ Warminster1.0 km
- Reeve the Baker Ltd0.7 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Old Bell0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
11 nearby- Masons Arms- Title0.6 km
- Rose And Crown0.6 km
- The Bath Arms0.6 km
- Warminster Conservative Club1.0 km
- Warminster Masonic Hall0.6 km
- + 6 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Agra Restaurant0.6 km
- Cornmarket Cafe0.5 km
- Costa Ltd0.7 km
- Gino's Pizza0.9 km
- Hong Kong House0.6 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.6 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.5 km
- Waitrose Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- King Chicken & Pizza0.6 km
- Mr Doner0.6 km
- Ottoman Authentic Kebabs0.8 km
- Roll with it0.6 km
- Subway0.7 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Warminster0.4 km
- Dilton Marsh5.1 km
- Westbury6.8 km
Bus Stops
- Uplands0.2 km
- Uplands0.2 km
- Downlands0.3 km
- Warminster Rail Station0.3 km
- Warminster Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: BA120BD · Data under Open Government Licence