Swallow Close Warminster, Wiltshire
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (BA12), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 43800102.
- Sales: 9 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £280,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 5 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Wiltshire costs £2,572 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 1.8 km (1.1 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 137 to 140 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Avenue Surgery, about 1.7 km (1 mile) away.
- People: About 280 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 90% of households owned their home and 23% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £280,000 | £280,000 | £280,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £249,995 | £249,995 | £249,995 |
| 2020 | 1 | £210,000 | £210,000 | £210,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £215,000 | £215,000 | £215,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £136,000 | £136,000 | £136,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £150,000 | £150,000 | £150,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £127,000 | £127,000 | £127,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £66,950 | £66,950 | £66,950 |
| 1995 | 1 | £42,500 | £42,500 | £42,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2025 | 1 BA12 8DU | Semi-detached | £280,000 | |
| 18 Sep 2023 | 5 BA12 8DU | Terraced | £249,995 | |
| 17 Aug 2020 | 8 BA12 8DU | Terraced | £210,000 | |
| 4 May 2018 | 1 BA12 8DU | Semi-detached | £215,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2014 | 6 BA12 8DU | Semi-detached | £136,000 | |
| 21 May 2004 | 1 BA12 8DU | Semi-detached | £150,000 | |
| 16 May 2003 | 8 BA12 8DU | Terraced | £127,000 | |
| 28 Jan 2000 | 1 BA12 8DU | Semi-detached | £66,950 | |
| 17 Aug 1995 | 8 BA12 8DU | Terraced | £42,500 |
Energy performance certificates
5 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 81 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (5). Built: 1976-1982 (3); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (5).
Council tax
What each band costs in Wiltshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,572 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,715 | £2,000 | £2,286 | £2,572 | £3,143 | £3,715 | £4,286 | £5,144 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (31% of about 1,340 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Victoria Garage, 36 Victoria Road, Warminster: up to 8 homes, permissioned (760 m (0.5 miles))
- 106 West Street, Warminster, permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Land at West Street, Warminster: up to 12 homes, not permissioned (790 m (0.5 miles))
- Former Victoria Garage, 36 Victoria Road, Warminster: up to 8 homes, permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 12 addresses are between 137 m and 140 m above sea level (138 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA12 8DS | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| BA12 8DU | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Warminster 356,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Dilton Marsh 22,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 5.8 km (3.6 miles) | |
| Westbury 543,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 7.8 km (4.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 21 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fore Street Park Warminster | 300 m |
| Bus or coach station | Regal Court Warminster | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Car parks | Morrisons Car Park - Warminster | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 41.7 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Avenue Surgery | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Warminster Pharmacy | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Chantry Dental Practice | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) |
| Hospital | Sulis Hospital Bath (Warminster) | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Police station | Warminster Police Station | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
| Cash machines | *Deposit & Withdrawal* Iceland Warminster Cashzone | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 360 m |
| Play area | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 620 m² | 240 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.1 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3.1 ha | 310 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Pound Street Malthouse, a listed building (Grade II*), 780 m (0.5 miles) north-east. 30 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Pound Street Malthouse | Listed building, Grade II* | 780 m (0.5 miles) north-east |
| Converted Coach House to North East Wren House | Listed building, Grade II* | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-east |
| Bowl barrow 40m south of Buckler's Wood | Scheduled monument | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Boot Hill | Hill | 540 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Bonfire Clump | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south |
| Buckler's Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Crockerton Ponds | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Shearwater Bottom | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Aucombe Marsh | Wetland | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.3 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wiltshire: see them on the Wiltshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princecroft Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Nov 2022, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Minster CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Crockerton CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Nov 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Good (Apr 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| New Close Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco BA12 8EE | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 m | 5 Very good | 6 Jul 2022 |
| Sea Master Fish & Chips BA12 8EX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 26 Jan 2024 |
| New Jade Kitchen BA12 8EX | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 m | 5 Very good | 20 Apr 2023 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Swift Mead (3); On or near Martin Crest (1); On or near Wren Close (1); On or near Swallow Close (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 41% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 90% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 9% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 53% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 60% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 23% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 14% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Wren Close · Maddock's Hill · Kings Orchard · Swift Mead · Martin Crest · Butlers Court · Kings Court · Cannimore Close · South Street · King Street · Cannimore Road · South Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.