Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

THE POPLARS, SP3 4AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE POPLARS, SP3 4AR.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (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 4AR 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

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 81% owner-occupation and an average age of 57, SP3 4AR is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 32.2% year-on-year.

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

SP3 4AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on The Poplars, 1.0km from Hurdcott in Wiltshire. Administratively it sits within Nadder Valley ward and the South West Wiltshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £251k, up 32.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SP3 4AR 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 4AR. 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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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

Semi-Detached

£ 242,000

5 sales · Mean £ 246,600

Terraced

£ 257,000

2 sales · Mean £ 257,000

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

SP3 4AR has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Other crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Spar - Tinkerbell Service Station0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Barford Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salisbury8.6 km
  • Tisbury11.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Dairy Road0.0 km
  • Dairy Road0.1 km
  • St Martins Close0.2 km