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Warminster, United Kingdom

England · United Kingdom

Warminster is a small city in England, United Kingdom with a population of 17,490. Elevation: 394 ft (120 m). Average temperature: 52°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
17,490 Population 13/sq mi density
394 ft Elevation 120 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
42.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / London Timezone
$48,020 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,020 median income, 3.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.8 / 5.0
$417,149 home value, $1,201/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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People

Population17,490
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density13/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 4%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,020
Per Capita$48,020
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

D
Home Value$417,149
Rent$1,201
Ownership68.0%
Housing Units6,996

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
Rain42.8 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation394 ft (120 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.2%
High School+52.4%

Community

Population17,490
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Coordinates51.2043°, -2.1787°
TimezoneEurope/London
Country🇬🇧 United Kingdom
State / ProvinceEngland
Average Temperature52°F (11°C)
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation42.8 inches (1,087 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.1 inches (15 cm)
Median Household Income$48,020
Median Age44.7 years

About Warminster

Warminster is a small city in United Kingdom (England) with a population of 17,490. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet (120 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 52°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 41°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/London.

Warminster has a population of 17,490 with a density of 13 people per square mile, spread across 1,296.5 square miles. The median age is 44.7 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50.7% female and 49.3% male. The city is predominantly White (4.3%), with 3% Asian. English is the primary language spoken at home by 95.9% of residents. 7.5% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 4.2% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average).

Population

17,490
Total Population
13
People / sq mi
44.7yrs
Median Age
15% above United Kingdom avg
1,296.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 95.9%
22% above United Kingdom avg
Other Languages 4.1%

Social Characteristics

Warminster vs United Kingdom Average

The median household income in Warminster is $48,020, which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $48,020 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $923, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 1,592 business establishments. 34.1% of workers work from home (above the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Warminster vs United Kingdom

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Income

Median HH Income$48,020
36% below United Kingdom avg
Per Capita Income$48,020
Avg Weekly Wage$923

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above United Kingdom avg
Establishments (County)1,592

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.5%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home34.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Warminster is $417,149, 48% above the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $1,201 (3% above the national average of $1,163). 68.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 6,996 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$417,149
48% above United Kingdom avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,201
3% above United Kingdom avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.0%
Owner-Occupied68.0%
Renter-Occupied32.0%
Housing Units6,996

Property Tax

Climate in Warminster

Warminster has an average annual temperature of 11°C (52°F). The hottest month is Aug (18°C), the coldest is Jan (4.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 924 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.3°C / 40°F -3.2° / 12° 75.5
Feb 6.3°C / 43°F -1.6° / 13.4° 82.9
Mar 7.1°C / 45°F -1.1° / 15.7° 77.2
Apr 8.7°C / 48°F -1.6° / 18.8° 52.0
May 12.2°C / 54°F 2.8° / 21.4° 56.3
Jun 15.5°C / 60°F 6.2° / 26.8° 57.7
Jul 17.8°C / 64°F 9.2° / 30° 61.0
Aug 18°C / 64°F 9.2° / 29.3° 56.7
Sep 15.7°C / 60°F 5.4° / 27.4° 74.1
Oct 12.1°C / 54°F 3.2° / 19.5° 127.9
Nov 8°C / 46°F -0.6° / 15.3° 97.2
Dec 6.2°C / 43°F -2° / 12.9° 105.7
Warminster experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 394 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below United Kingdom avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation394 ft (120 m)
Area1,296.5 sq mi (3,357.9 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates51.2043°N, 2.1787°W
TimezoneEurope/London

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.8"
13% above United Kingdom avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.4 on Feb 24, 2023.

Sep 22, 2002 2 km ESE of Wombourn, United Kingdom M4.8 146 km
Apr 2, 1990 4 km NNE of Presteigne, United Kingdom M4.7 135 km
Oct 25, 1999 10 km N of Hirwaun, United Kingdom M4.5 118 km
Feb 17, 2018 5 km NE of Clydach, United Kingdom M4.3 130 km
Feb 20, 2014 17 km NNW of Ilfracombe, United Kingdom M4.1 139 km
Sep 23, 2000 1 km WSW of Warwick, United Kingdom M4.0 126 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.7 57 km
May 12, 1994 4 km S of Shipston on Stour, United Kingdom M3.7 98 km
Jan 1, 1994 Wales-England region, United Kingdom M3.6 87 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.6 57 km
Feb 12, 2002 1 km SSE of Deri, United Kingdom M3.5 93 km
Oct 10, 2001 2 km SSE of Caerphilly, United Kingdom M3.5 81 km
Feb 24, 2023 1 km ENE of Brynmawr, United Kingdom M3.4 95 km
Jun 20, 2002 3 km N of Marshfield, United Kingdom M3.4 75 km
Jun 16, 1991 11 km WSW of Knighton, United Kingdom M3.3 142 km
Jul 30, 1999 2 km ENE of Bargoed, United Kingdom M3.3 89 km
Sep 9, 1995 0 km WNW of East Wittering, United Kingdom M3.3 103 km
Sep 23, 1992 1 km NNE of Tiverton, United Kingdom M3.3 96 km
Jan 29, 2004 2 km E of North Petherton, United Kingdom M3.3 57 km
Feb 27, 2019 3 km SE of Dorking, United Kingdom M3.3 131 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2011 PLYMOUTH, ENGLAND Avalanche 0.4 m - 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
February 40°F (5°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.1 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
July 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.3 in Wettest

Warminster has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 40°F in February to 61°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (1.9").

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34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1% above the national average of 33.7%. 52.4% have completed high school.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.2%
1% above United Kingdom avg
High School+52.4%
B+ Education Grade (3.7/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density13/sq mi
Total Area1,296.5 sq mi

Services

Commute & Transportation

Drive Alone48.5%
Public Transit2.3%
Work from Home34.1%

Schools in Warminster

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Princecroft Primary School - - - -
Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School - - - -
Kingdown School - - - -
St John's CofE School - - - -
New Close Primary School - - - -
The Minster Church of England Primary School - - - -
The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre - - - -
Crockerton Church of England Primary School - - - -
Warminster School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Warminster

32 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
SOUL RADIO Only Classic Soul 50s, 60s AAC+ 192 kbps
Serenade Radio easy listening MP3 192 kbps
SWU FM dnb, drum and bass MP3 128 kbps
Noods Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Xtra Hot bournemouth, community MP3 160 kbps
Heart Bristol pop music AAC 48 kbps
BCfm 93.2 bristol, rock MP3 128 kbps
BBC Radio Bristol bbc, bristol UNKNOWN
Serenade Radio - MP3 192 kbps
BFBS Blandford - AAC+ 64 kbps
HearMe - 1990s pop music 1990s pop music MP3
Hot Gold 70s, 80s MP3 160 kbps
Bournemouth One pop AAC
BFBS Salisbury Plain - AAC+ 64 kbps
Grey Clay Radio ambient, dark ambient MP3 128 kbps
Ujima Radio african music, blues MP3 128 kbps
RAM FM - 80s Hit Radio 80s MP3 320 kbps
CruiseOne Radio electronic, indie MP3 256 kbps
itisnow Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Thornbury Radio - MP3 192 kbps
Crystal Love Radio - MP3 128 kbps
Frome FM 96.6 community radio, frome MP3 120 kbps
WIDE Radio club, dance MP3
Somervalley fm community radio, local station MP3 192 kbps
State of the Art Radio - MP3
Naim Radio classical, electronica OGG 160 kbps
Naim Jazz jazz OGG 128 kbps
Naim Classical classical, orchestral OGG 128 kbps
Alfred community news MP3 160 kbps
Radio Ninesprings - MP3 256 kbps
Forest FM - MP3 128 kbps
Radio Wimborne community radio station MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Warminster

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Assembly Rooms and Fashion Museum
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum
Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum
Bath Medical Museum
Bath Royal Literary & Scientific Institution
Bath World Heritage Centre
Beckford's Tower
Box Rock Circus
Bradford on Avon Museum
Calne Heritage Centre
Fox Talbot Museum
Frome Museum
Gillingham Museum
Gold Hill Museum
Herschel Museum of Astronomy
Holburne Museum
Iron Duke
Jane Austen Centre
Kennet and Avon Canal Museum
Market Lavington Museum
Mary Shelly's House of Frankenstein
Mere Museum
Museum of Bath Architecture
Museum of Bath at Work
Museum of Bath Stone
Museum of East Asian Art
No.1 Royal Crescent Museum
Shaftsbury Abbey Museum
Stour Micro Museum
The American Museum (Claverton Manor)
Trowbridge Museum
Visit Hillbrush
Westwood Manor
Wiltshire Heritage Museum
Wiltshire Museum

Libraries in Warminster

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
amcar0.0
Bath Central Library0.0
Box Library0.0
Bradford on Avon Library0.0
Calne Library0.0
Corsham Library0.0
Devizes Community Hub & Library0.0
Frome Library0.0
Gillingham Library0.0
Library and Museum0.0
Mere Library0.0
Moorland Road Community Library0.0
Shaftesbury Library0.0
Stalbridge Library0.0
The Library0.0
The Library0.0
Trowbridge Library0.0
Warminster Library0.0
Westbury Library0.0
Weston Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Warminster

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bath Farmers Market
Bear Flat Community Market
Odd Down Football Club Market
The Shambles Indoor Market

Restaurants in Warminster

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Cooking School

Cafes in Warminster

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coffee#1
Cornmarket Cafe
Costa
Lake Shearwater Tea Rooms
The Pavilion Cafe

Dentists in Warminster

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bupa Dental Care

Veterinaries in Warminster

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GB #13596222718
Harris, Hill & Gibbon's Vets

Train Stations in Warminster

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Warminster

Bus Stations in Warminster

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Warminster

Gas Stations in Warminster

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Esso
Morrisons

Banks in Warminster

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Halifax

Gyms in Warminster

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Snap Fitness

Golf Courses in Warminster

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

West Wilts Golf Club

Breweries in Warminster

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Abbey Ales Brewery
Electric Bear Brewing Co
Three Daggers

Stadiums & Teams in Warminster

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Warminster

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Warmwell Snowsport Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -
South Wilts Ski Club 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Gloucester Ski and Snowboard Centre 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Warminster

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bristol AirportBRSLarge Airport
Bournemouth AirportBOHMedium Airport
Gloucestershire AirportGLOMedium Airport
MoD Boscombe Down-Medium Airport
RAF Brize NortonBZZMedium Airport
RAF FairfordFFDMedium Airport
RNAS YeoviltonYEOMedium Airport
Aston Down Airfield-Small Airport
Avon Lane Airfield-Small Airport
Badminton Airfield-Small Airport
Bagber Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Batchley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bath Wilts & North Dorset Gliding Club-Small Airport
Biss Brook Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bossington Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowden Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bowerchalke Airfield-Small Airport
Bowerswaine Farm Airfield-Small Airport
Bowldown Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Bristol and Gloucestershire Gliding Club-Small Airport
Brown Shutters Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Calcot Airfield-Small Airport
Chalk Pyt Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Charlton Park Airstrip-Small Airport
Charmy Down Airstrip-Small Airport
Chase Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Clench Common Airfield-Small Airport
Clutton Hill Airstrip-Small Airport
Colliers Elm Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Compton Abbas Aerodrome-Small Airport
Compton Chamberlayne Airstrip-Small Airport
Cornbury House Airstrip-Small Airport
Cotswold AirportGBASmall Airport
Craysmarsh Airstrip-Small Airport
Curry Rivel Airstrip-Small Airport
Denford Manor Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford 'Farm' Airstrip-Small Airport
Deptford Airstrip-Small Airport
Devizes Airstrip-Small Airport
Dorset Gliding Club (Eyres Field)-Small Airport
Draycot Farm Aerodrome-Small Airport
Edington Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Farley Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Freshwater Fruit Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Garston Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Glebe Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Godney Airstrip-Small Airport
Great House Farm Airstrip-Small Airport
Greenhill Down Airstrip-Small Airport
Gutchpool Farm Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Warminster

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Warminster Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Warminster

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapel of St. Lawrence Warminster
Christ Church
St Boniface Chapel
St Giles Garrison Church
St John the Evangelist
St. George's Catholic Church
The Minster Church of St Denys

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UFO Sightings
3
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/London

🇬🇧 About United Kingdom

Capital London
Population 66,488,991
Area 244,820 km²
GDP (USD) $3,420,796,653,789
GDP per capita $49,944
HDI 0.940
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 96.3%
Urban population 83.2%
Currency GBP (Pound)
Languages English
Calling code +44
TLD .uk
Driving side left

Public Holidays in United Kingdom

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 2 2 January 2 January
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Saint Patrick's Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
May 4 Early May Bank Holiday Early May Bank Holiday
May 25 Spring Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday
Jun 15 World Cup Bank Holiday World Cup Bank Holiday
Jul 13 Battle of the Boyne Battle of the Boyne
Aug 3 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Aug 31 Summer Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday
Nov 30 Saint Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Warminster

What is the population of Warminster?

Warminster has a population of 17,490 residents and is located in United Kingdom. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 1,296.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 44.7 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

Is Warminster expensive to live in?

The median household income is $48,020, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $417,149 (48% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,201 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 8.7x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Warminster?

Warminster has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 42.8 inches, with 6.1 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Warminster?

Warminster has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $923. There are 1,592 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Warminster?

The median home value in Warminster is $417,149. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,201. The homeownership rate is 68.0%.

How are the schools in Warminster?

34.2% of adults in Warminster hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 52.4% have completed high school.

What are the demographics of Warminster?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Warminster is 4.3% White, 1% Black or African American, 3% Asian. 95.9% of residents speak only English at home. 7.5% of the population are military veterans. 4.2% of residents have a disability.

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