Welcome to Warminster
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
Warminster () is an ancient market town with a nearby garrison, and civil parish in south west Wiltshire, England, on the western edge of Salisbury Plain. The parish had a population of about 18,173 in 2011. The 11th-century Minster Church of St Denys stands near the River Were, which runs through the town. The name Warminster first occurs in the early 10th century. The High Street and Market Place have many fine buildings including the Athenaeum Centre, the Town Hall, St Lawrence Chapel, and The Old Bell, and a variety of independent shops.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
n/a |
|---|---|
Population |
18,175 (2021) |
Density |
n/a |
Mean age |
41.5 |
Ward |
Warminster Broadway |
District |
Wiltshire |
Postcodes |
BA12 |
ONS ID |
E04011847 |
Council
Contact details for Warminster Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Warminster Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Warminster Parish.
Planning
View recent planning applications submitted for Warminster Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Warminster Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Warminster Parish.
Local News
Hosted and licensed by Wiltshire Times
MP welcomes plans to demolish Warminster eyesore
Published: 17th Mar 2024
Hosted and licensed by BBC
Warminster residents asked if road should be closed for toads
Published: 15th Dec 2023
Hosted and licensed by Radio Today
Warminster, Devizes and Trowbridge DAB licence award revoked
Published: 12th Apr 2024