Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

NICOLSON VALE, SP4 6SZ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NICOLSON VALE, SP4 6SZ.

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

461

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 55,100 /yr

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Employed

59%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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9/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 38% of tenure in SP4 6SZ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 6.8% year-on-year.

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

SP4 6SZ is a safe, established residential area on Nicolson Vale in Old Sarum. Administratively it sits within Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley ward and the Salisbury constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SP4 6SZ is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £306k, up 6.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SP4 6SZ are sourced from Output Area E00184191 (shared with 13 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 SP4 6SZ. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.8%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean2.4%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

59%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 3%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 75,000

4 sales · Mean £ 77,500

Detached

£ 390,000

19 sales · Mean £ 390,031

Semi-Detached

£ 333,475

2 sales · Mean £ 333,475

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

SP4 6SZ has low crime rates — 45 incidents 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 offences68
Anti-social behaviour35
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft8

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Old Sarum Primary School

Good0.5 km

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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Southern Co-Operative Ltd.0.7 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Skies Cafe0.8 km
  • Jumpin Inflatable Fun0.8 km
  • Bams Grill Ltd0.2 km
  • Old Sarum Development Centre Cafe0.7 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Latestop SW Ltd t/a Spar0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Salisbury FC Limited0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Caprinos Pizza0.3 km
  • Mandarin House0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Salisbury4.1 km
  • Dean13.0 km
  • Grateley13.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Spar0.2 km
  • Longhedge0.3 km
  • Longhedge0.3 km
  • Castle Well Drive0.3 km
  • Salisbury FC0.4 km