SP4 0BB is a sought-after residential area on Bishops Reach, 0.9km from Boscombe in Wiltshire. Administratively it sits within Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley ward and the Salisbury constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SP4, SP4 0BB offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 96% 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 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SP4 0BB are sourced from Output Area E00163381 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BISHOPS REACH, SP4 0BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISHOPS REACH, SP4 0BB.
224
48
£ 54,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SP4 0BB 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SP4 0BB combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£315k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP4 0BB. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 264,000
5 sales · Mean £ 280,300
Detached
£ 415,000
1 sales · Mean £ 415,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
SP4 0BB has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Boscombe Village Social Club0.9 km
- The Old Inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grateley6.6 km
- Salisbury11.5 km
- Dean13.6 km
Bus Stops
- St John the Baptist Church0.2 km
- St John the Baptist Church0.2 km
- Ford0.2 km
- Ford0.2 km
- West Side0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SP40BB · Data under Open Government Licence