Is SN5 4HU a safe place to live?

Yes, SN5 4HU is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 4 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

How much do houses cost in SN5 4HU?

The average property price in SN5 4HU is currently around £590k.

What is the population of SN5 4HU?

The population for the SN5 4HU area is approximately 223 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

PACKHORSE, SN5 4HU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PACKHORSE, SN5 4HU.

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Population

223

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SN5 4HU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10

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7/10

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6/10

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2/10

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8/10

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1/10

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8/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SN5 4HU combines high owner-occupation (81%), strong property values (£590k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SN5 4HU is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Packhorse, 1.1km from Stoke, Purton in Wiltshire. Administratively it sits within Purton ward and the North Wiltshire constituency.

For serious buyers, SN5 4HU is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. With an average age of 48, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £590k.

Census 2021 statistics for SN5 4HU are sourced from Output Area E00184329 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN5 4HU. The average age is 48.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.2%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 33%

Unemployed: 2%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 531,000

4 sales · Mean £ 538,000

Semi-Detached

£ 248,000

1 sales · Mean £ 248,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

SN5 4HU has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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train Transport Links

Train Stations

Swindon6.7 km
Kemble13.8 km

Bus Stops

Bentham Turn0.4 km
Bentham Turn0.4 km