Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

SHORT LANE, SP3 4AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHORT LANE, SP3 4AQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

403

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 49,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SP3 4AQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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10/10
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5/10
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1/10
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4/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SP3 4AQ is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 81% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £625k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.

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

SP3 4AQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Short Lane, 1.2km from Hurdcott in Wiltshire. Administratively it sits within Nadder Valley ward and the South West Wiltshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SP3, SP3 4AQ offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Average age 57 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 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 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £625k.

Census 2021 statistics for SP3 4AQ are sourced from Output Area E00166465 (shared with 28 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 SP3 4AQ. The average age is 56.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 535,000

2 sales · Mean £ 535,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SP3 4AQ has low crime rates — 24 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Spar - Tinkerbell Service Station0.6 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Barford Inn0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salisbury8.3 km
  • Tisbury11.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Barford Inn0.2 km
  • Barford Inn0.2 km
  • Dairy Road0.3 km
  • Shaftesbury Road0.3 km
  • Dairy Road0.4 km