Is SP5 1BQ a safe place to live?

Yes, SP5 1BQ is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 2 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of SP5 1BQ?

The population for the SP5 1BQ area is approximately 480 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

SP5 1BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SP5 1BQ.

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Population

480

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SP5 1BQ 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.

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9/10

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9/10

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1/10

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8/10

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1/10

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9/10

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1/10

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9/10

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7/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SP5 1BQ — age 49, 85% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SP5 1BQ is a sought-after residential area located 0.6km from East Winterslow in Wiltshire. Administratively it sits within Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley ward and the Salisbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SP5, SP5 1BQ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 85% 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.

Census 2021 statistics for SP5 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00163433 (shared with 35 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 1BQ. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 1%

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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

SP5 1BQ has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences1

school Local Schools

Winterslow Church of England Primary School

Good196 pupils1.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Dean6.5 km
Grateley8.0 km
Mottisfont & Dunbridge10.3 km