Postcode report
BA12 2BW Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About BA12 2BW: area rating, property, schools and local change
BA12 2BW is a postcode in Warminster East, Wiltshire, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BA12 2BW, then scores the surrounding small area 47/100 - bottom 36% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BA12 2BW are housing and health, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for BA12 2BW is based on Wiltshire 044 Census 2021. It covers 6,116 residents, 2,349 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 65% owner-occupied, 22% privately rented, 12% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 5/10.
Families checking schools near BA12 2BW can compare 9 state schools within one mile, including 7 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
Near BA12 2BW, LocaleIQ matches 2 kids clubs or activities, including sports (2). Closest examples include BabyBallers Warminster (at Woodcock Road, Warminster, UK, ages 17 months-5, 1.0 km) and Little Ninjas Martial Arts Warminster (at St Georges Catholic Primary School,, ages 3-5, 1.6 km). 2 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BA12 2BW by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around BA12 2BW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 12 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about BA12 2BW
Is BA12 2BW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 47/100 (bottom 36% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near BA12 2BW?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near BA12 2BW?
9 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What kids clubs and activities are near BA12 2BW?
Near BA12 2BW, LocaleIQ matches 2 kids clubs or activities, including sports (2). Closest examples include BabyBallers Warminster (at Woodcock Road, Warminster, UK, ages 17 months-5, 1.0 km) and Little Ninjas Martial Arts Warminster (at St Georges Catholic Primary School,, ages 3-5, 1.6 km). 2 with booking/provider links. Check the provider page before attending.
What demographics are available for BA12 2BW?
LocaleIQ matched BA12 2BW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around BA12 2BW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.