Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

THE CLOSE, SN5 3NJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE CLOSE, SN5 3NJ.

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

399

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /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: SN5 3NJ 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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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SN5 3NJ's low deprivation rank, 86% ownership, and £437k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £437k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 25.0% year-on-year.

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

SN5 3NJ is a sought-after residential area on The Close, 0.2km from Lydiard Millicent in Lydiard Millicent. Administratively it sits within Royal Wootton Bassett East ward and the North Wiltshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SN5, SN5 3NJ offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 86% 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 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £437k, down 25.0% year-on-year. 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 SN5 3NJ are sourced from Output Area E00163003 (shared with 68 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 SN5 3NJ. The average age is 47.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.5%
Asian / British Asian1.0%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 432,500

8 sales · Mean £ 421,875

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

SN5 3NJ has low crime rates — 11 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 offences6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Drugs1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School

Good193 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Sun Inn0.2 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • AR & JR Perrin0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon5.4 km
  • Kemble16.0 km

Bus Stops

  • The Street0.1 km
  • All Saints Church0.2 km
  • All Saints Church0.2 km
  • Forge Fields0.2 km
  • Forge Fields0.2 km