SP4 8DW is a sought-after residential area on Bulford Hill, 1.1km from Totterdown in Durrington. Administratively it sits within Durrington ward and the Devizes constituency.
For serious buyers, SP4 8DW is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (47% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £345k. 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 8DW are sourced from Output Area E00163180 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BULFORD HILL, SP4 8DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BULFORD HILL, SP4 8DW.
221
47
£ 54,800 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SP4 8DW 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. SP4 8DW's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £345k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP4 8DW. The average age is 46.8. 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
Detached
£ 315,000
4 sales · Mean £ 311,875
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
7 sales · Mean £ 308,214
Terraced
£ 202,000
1 sales · Mean £ 202,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SP4 8DW has low crime rates — 18 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.
school Local Schools
Durrington Church of England Controlled Junior School
Avon Valley Academy
Durrington All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Infants' School
Bulford St Leonard's C of E (VA) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Nisa Local Durrington0.5 km
- Nisa Supermarket0.7 km
- Motor Fuel Limited0.3 km
- Palmers Papers0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Bulford Working Mens Club0.4 km
- Rose And Crown0.7 km
- Durrington Working Mens Club0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Cafe Metro Plaza0.2 km
- Emperor of India0.6 km
- Maples Coffee Shop0.6 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd 56640.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Durrington Kebab House0.6 km
- King Fish0.2 km
- La La Eat0.5 km
- Wok with U0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grateley10.7 km
- Salisbury13.9 km
- Pewsey16.6 km
Bus Stops
- Rangers Garage0.2 km
- Rangers Garage0.2 km
- Cygnet Drive0.2 km
- Glendale Road0.3 km
- Yew Tree Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SP48DW · Data under Open Government Licence