Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

OAK CLOSE, SP5 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK CLOSE, SP5 1AE.

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

239

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SP5 1AE 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.

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9/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

SP5 1AE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 72% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £347k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

SP5 1AE is a sought-after residential area on Oak Close, 1.4km from Grimstead, East in Wiltshire. Administratively it sits within Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley ward and the Salisbury constituency.

For serious buyers, SP5 1AE is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 72% 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k.

Census 2021 statistics for SP5 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00163431 (shared with 11 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 SP5 1AE. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 345,000

3 sales · Mean £ 326,333

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

SP5 1AE has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson4
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Hook And Glove Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dean3.9 km
  • Salisbury8.8 km
  • Mottisfont & Dunbridge9.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Old Chapel0.1 km
  • Oak Close0.1 km
  • Ben Lane0.3 km
  • Ben Lane0.3 km
  • All Saints' Church0.4 km