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Property investment stats for Warminster, South West

A complete guide to property investment in Warminster.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Warminster is a market town with an older population profile, with the proportion aged 60 and over sitting in the 88th percentile nationally. The property market here is relatively liquid, with properties spending an average of 76 days before selling and an annual sales volume of 283. Affordability is a notable feature, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.1 and a rent-to-income ratio of 19.9%, both suggesting that buyers and renters are not as stretched as in many other parts of the country. The median price per square foot is £311 per sq ft, which keeps entry costs moderate.

Over the last three years, the area has seen capital growth of 9.4%, annualised at 3.0%, though the past year has seen a change of -1.3%. Investors will note the median discount to asking price sits at £5,000 (the typical achieved discount), hinting at some negotiating room in the local market.

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Key investment stats for Warminster

Median price per sq ft

£311 / sq ft

Average rental yield

4.6%

Capital growth (1y)

-1.3%

Sales in past year

283

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Warminster

Live prices in Warminster, South West

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£310,000

25% of properties below...

£210,000

75% of properties below...

£440,000

Most expensive property

£1,875,000

Live listings

191

Median days on market

76

Should you invest in Warminster?

Opportunities

  • Investors can achieve strong rental yields of 4.6%, with the top postcode district reaching 4.8%.
  • The relatively short average time on market of 76 days and annual sales of 283 suggest decent liquidity for those who may need to sell quickly.
  • With a price-to-income ratio of 5.1 and moderate asking prices, Warminster offers a more affordable entry point than many parts of the South West.

Risks

  • The older population profile (88th percentile for over-60s) could mean weaker long-term demand growth compared to areas with more young families or professionals.
  • Capital growth over the past year has changed by -1.3%, which may concern those seeking short-term price appreciation.
  • The student and family populations are both in low percentiles, potentially limiting rental demand diversity.

Outlook

Looking ahead, Warminster's property market is likely to remain steady, supported by its affordability and the presence of a large retired population. The recent capital growth trends — 9.4% over three years and 3.0% annualised — suggest a market that moves, but not at a breakneck pace.

Rental yields are respectable, and with a median asking rent for a 3-bedroom house of £1,125 and sale price of £325,000, the fundamentals are in place for income-focused investors. However, the scarcity of younger households and families means growth may rely on continued appeal to older buyers and renters. Investors should expect modest, rather than spectacular, returns in the coming year.

Live properties in Warminster

Investment properties in Warminster, South West

2 bedroom terraced house for sale
22% below median price

£200,000 - Offers in Excess of

2 bedroom terraced house for sale

Pound Street, Warminster, BA12

Properties needing refurbishment in Warminster, South West
Needs Refurb
4 bedroom character property for sale
On market for 177 days

£425,000 - Guide Price

4 bedroom character property for sale

Boreham Road, Warminster, BA12

Slow to sell properties in Warminster, South West
Slow to Sell
1 bedroom retirement property for sale
Reduced by 15%

£55,000

1 bedroom retirement property for sale

Chatham Court, Warminster

Big price drop properties in Warminster, South West
Big Price Drop
1 bedroom apartment for sale
55% below median price

£64,950 - Offers in Region of

1 bedroom apartment for sale

Homeminster House, Station Road, Wa...

Low price-per-sq-ft properties in Warminster, South West
Low Price per Sq Ft
2 bedroom cottage for sale
70% below median price

£100,000 - Guide Price

2 bedroom cottage for sale

Hillwood Lane, Warminster, BA12

Auction properties in Warminster, South West
Auction

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Buyers have some negotiation leverage, but not much.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £13,000 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £17,285 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 1.9%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.0%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.0%

Best places to invest in Warminster

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1BA124.8%3.4%£317 / sq ft

Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.