Bowerhill vs Warminster
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Warminster is about 13% cheaper on average. Bowerhill has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bowerhill edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bowerhill
£394,134
Warminster
£349,487
Crime Rate
Bowerhill
48.7
Warminster
48.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bowerhill
100.0%
Warminster
87.5%
Avg Download Speed
Bowerhill
328.9
Warminster
266.8
EPC Rating
Bowerhill
69.2
Warminster
69.2
Median Income
Bowerhill
£29,209
Warminster
£29,209
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South WestThe average house price in Warminster is £349,487, which is 13% less than Bowerhill at £394,134. The most affordable entry point in Bowerhill is a flat at £190,000, while in Warminster it is a flat at £144,339.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 32% pricier in Bowerhill (£190,000 vs £144,339).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bowerhill prices grew faster — 78% vs 31%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South WestWith 48.7 offences per 1,000 people, Bowerhill is the safer of the two – 0% lower than Warminster's 48.8 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bowerhill is violent-crime, while in Warminster it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South WestBowerhill has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 87.5% in Warminster. Bowerhill has 2 schools in total, while Warminster has 8.
Bowerhill School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Warminster School Inspection Breakdown
87.5% of 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bowerhill | Warminster |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 8 |
| Primary | 1 | 7 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 87.5% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bowerhill offers faster average downloads at 328.9 Mbps, compared to 266.8 Mbps in Warminster. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.4% of premises in Bowerhill and 88.1% in Warminster. Gigabit availability stands at 60.4% in Bowerhill and 46.2% in Warminster.
Bowerhill is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (329 vs 267 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bowerhill are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.2 (band C) versus 69.2 (band C) in Warminster. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,297 in Bowerhill and £1,297 in Warminster. 60.1% of homes in Bowerhill have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 60.1% in Warminster.
Bowerhill has more energy-efficient housing — 60.1% reach band C or above, vs 60.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £29,209 in Bowerhill and £29,209 in Warminster. The median age is 45.5 in Bowerhill and 45.5 in Warminster. Employment rates stand at 60.2% in Bowerhill and 60.2% in Warminster. Owner-occupancy is 66.8% in Bowerhill versus 66.8% in Warminster.
| Indicator | Bowerhill | Warminster |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,070 | 18,018 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,209 | £29,209 |
| Employment Rate | 60.2% | 60.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.8% | 66.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 34.2% | 34.2% |
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