Is SP3 4DP a safe place to live?

Crime rates in SP3 4DP are higher than average, at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents. This is often due to it being a busy urban or commercial area.

What is the population of SP3 4DP?

The population for the SP3 4DP area is approximately 162 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

SP3 4DP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SP3 4DP.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

162

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 69,700 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SP3 4DP 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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4/10

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3/10

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6/10

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7/10

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6/10

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1/10

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3/10

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4/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SP3 4DP — age 42, 43% ownership, 43% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

SP3 4DP is a mixed residential area located 1.4km from Elston in Wiltshire. Administratively it sits within Avon Valley ward and the Salisbury constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.

Census 2021 statistics for SP3 4DP are sourced from Output Area E00163357 (shared with 10 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 4DP. The average age is 42.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.1%

Asian / British Asian0.6%

Black / African / Caribbean0.6%

Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

53%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 2%

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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around SP3 4DP is above average at 92 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences9

Anti-social behaviour2

Criminal damage and arson2

Other theft1

Public order1

school Local Schools

Shrewton CofE Primary Academy

Good102 pupils1.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Salisbury16.0 km
Pewsey17.2 km
Grateley19.0 km