Postcode report
BA12 8EL Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Wiltshire
About BA12 8EL: area rating, property, schools and local change
BA12 8EL is a postcode in Wylye Valley, Wiltshire, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near BA12 8EL, then scores the surrounding small area 51/100 - bottom 44% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around BA12 8EL are property market signals and safety, while housing 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 8EL is based on Wiltshire 043 Census 2021. It covers 6,457 residents, 731 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 46, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 16% 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 4/10.
For property prices near BA12 8EL, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the BA12 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £267k from 139 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near BA12 8EL can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 3 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.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near BA12 8EL 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 8EL is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 5 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 8EL
Is BA12 8EL a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 51/100 (bottom 44% 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 8EL?
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 8EL?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for BA12 8EL?
LocaleIQ matched BA12 8EL to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in BA12 8EL?
The latest median sold price is £267k based on 139 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around BA12 8EL?
LocaleIQ currently shows 5 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.