Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

PORTWAY, BA12 0BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTWAY, BA12 0BJ.

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Population

336

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 47,600 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

BA12 0BJ has a significant social housing presence — 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

home £525,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

BA12 0BJ is a safe, established residential area on Portway, 0.8km from Warminster in Warminster. Administratively it sits within Warminster North & Rural ward and the South West Wiltshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, BA12 0BJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a manufacturing, energy and utilities zone — manufacturing, energy and utilities. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £525k.

Census 2021 statistics for BA12 0BJ are sourced from Output Area E00163773 (shared with 8 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 0BJ. The average age is 46.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.4%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 525,000

1 sales · Mean £ 525,000

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

BA12 0BJ has low crime rates — 23 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.

Violence and sexual offences22
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft6
Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary3

school Local Schools

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The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre

Good292 pupils0.7 km
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The Minster CofE Primary School

Good203 pupils0.8 km
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New Close Primary School

Good104 pupils1.2 km
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Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Good115 pupils1.3 km
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Princecroft Primary School

Good205 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • B&M Retail Ltd0.9 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • Poundland Ltd0.8 km
  • Reeve the Baker Ltd0.8 km
  • Robbins Butchers1.0 km
  • + 5 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • The Old Bell0.9 km
  • The Farmers Hotel0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Bath Arms0.9 km
  • Warminster Masonic Hall0.9 km
  • AJS Nightclub Ltd0.9 km
  • Boston Shaker0.8 km
  • The Anchor Hotel0.9 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Agra Restaurant1.0 km
  • Cornmarket Cafe0.9 km
  • Costa Ltd0.8 km
  • Gino's Pizza0.7 km
  • Hong Kong House1.0 km
  • + 9 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.8 km
  • Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.9 km
  • Waitrose Ltd0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • Mr Doner1.0 km
  • Ottoman Authentic Kebabs1.0 km
  • Roll with it0.9 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Domino's Pizza0.7 km
  • + 4 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Warminster0.7 km
  • Dilton Marsh4.4 km
  • Westbury6.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Mendip Close0.1 km
  • Arn View0.2 km
  • Arn Hill Downs0.2 km
  • Arn Hill Downs0.3 km
  • Blackdown Close0.3 km