Warminster East
Wiltshire 042 · 4 sub-areas · 5,806 residents
Wiltshire 042 is a mid-sized pocket of Wiltshire, home to around 5,800 people and noticeably more affordable than many parts of southern England. A typical two-bedroom home lets for about £950 a month — well below the UK national median for a 2-bed — and rents rose around 6.7% last year, keeping pace with the wider regional market.
Warminster East is a green, lower-density part of Wiltshire — parks within walking distance of most addresses, a slower weekday rhythm, and a population skewed toward longer-tenure households rather than transient renters.
Overview
What's it like to live in Warminster East?
Greenspace is on the doorstep — a park or playing field is within walking distance of most homes; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; rents are roughly in line with the national norm, at around £1,056 a month for a typical home; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Warminster East in Wiltshire
Living in Warminster East
This part of Wiltshire has the feel of a settled, predominantly owner-occupied community rather than a transient rental market. Over half of households own their home, greenspace is within a short walk for most residents, and the area scores well on the national deprivation index — sitting comfortably in the less-deprived half of England. It's the kind of place where people tend to stay.
On the cost front, rents here are genuinely competitive by southern English standards. A 2-bed at around £950 a month sits meaningfully below the UK national median of roughly £1,200, and even a 3-bed comes in at about £1,189 — still in reach for sharers or families. The median house price of around £264,000 means a deposit is achievable in roughly four years on local earnings, though rent-to-take-home sits at around 51%, so budgeting carefully still matters.
The population skews slightly older than many urban neighbourhoods — just over one in five residents is 65 or over, and the under-18 share at around 21% reflects a solid family presence too. Roughly one in four households is a couple with children, and single-person households make up just under 27%. It's a mixed but settled community, with around 87% of residents born in the UK and a relatively low ethnic diversity index of 15.
For getting around, car dependency is high — nearly 57% of residents drive to work, and public transport accounts for only around 2% of commutes. The nearest rail station is approximately 1.5 km away. Working from home is notably common here, with around 24% of residents doing so — well above the national norm. See the streets and sub-areas below for more detail on local pockets within this area.
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Frequently asked
- Is Wiltshire 042 a nice place to live?
- For the most part, yes — it's a settled, low-crime area with good greenspace access and affordable rents by southern England standards. The trade-off is high car dependency and a below-average share of top-rated schools nearby. If you're happy driving and don't need a short commute, it's a comfortable, reasonably priced place to put down roots.
- What is the rent in Wiltshire 042?
- A one-bedroom property runs around £731 a month, a two-bedroom about £949, and a three-bedroom roughly £1,189. These are estimates based on local sale prices scaled from county-level official data. Rents rose around 6.7% last year, so the market is moving, but costs remain well below the UK national median for equivalent property sizes.
- Is Wiltshire 042 safe?
- It's relatively safe. The crime rate sits at around 61 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, noticeably below the UK national average of roughly 80. The area also sits in the less-deprived half of England on the national deprivation index, which tends to correlate with lower crime. It's not a zero-crime area, but the headline numbers are reassuring.
- What's the commute from Wiltshire 042 to the nearest major city?
- By public transport, reaching the nearest major UK employment hub takes around 66 minutes. Most residents drive — nearly 57% commute by car — and around 24% work from home entirely. Public transport usage is very low at about 2%, so if you're reliant on trains or buses, it's worth checking specific routes before committing. The nearest rail station is roughly 1.5 km away.
- Who lives in Wiltshire 042?
- A mix of families, older residents and some younger adults. Around one in five residents is 65 or over, and couples with children make up about 24% of households. Owner-occupation is above average at just over 52%, suggesting a settled community. Around 87% of residents were born in the UK, and the area has a relatively low ethnic diversity index.
- What schools are near Wiltshire 042?
- There are 22 schools within 2 km of typical residents, but only around 40% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — well below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is approximately 12.4 km away. Families with strong Ofsted preferences should research specific catchment areas and check the latest inspection results before choosing this neighbourhood.
- How good is broadband in Wiltshire 042?
- Excellent. Full gigabit-capable broadband is available to 100% of premises in the area, and no properties fall below the minimum universal service obligation speed. For the roughly 24% of residents who work from home, connectivity isn't a limiting factor here.