Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

THE ORCHARD, SN5 3NR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE ORCHARD, SN5 3NR.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN5 3NR 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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6/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SN5 3NR combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£608k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 105.0% year-on-year.

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

SN5 3NR is a sought-after residential area on The Orchard, 0.6km from Lydiard Millicent in Lydiard Millicent. Administratively it sits within Royal Wootton Bassett East ward and the North Wiltshire constituency.

For serious buyers, SN5 3NR is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. With an average age of 53, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 96% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £608k, up 105.0% 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 3NR are sourced from Output Area E00163001 (shared with 14 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 3NR. The average age is 53.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.9%
Asian / British Asian5.1%
Black / African / Caribbean1.8%
Other / Mixed4.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 322,500

2 sales · Mean £ 322,500

Detached

£ 700,000

3 sales · Mean £ 686,666

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

SN5 3NR has low crime rates — 7 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 offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School

Good193 pupils0.9 km
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Tregoze Primary School

Good208 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Brookhouse Farm0.9 km
  • The Sun Inn0.3 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • AR & JR Perrin0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon5.0 km
  • Kemble16.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Park Lane0.2 km
  • Walnut Tree Gardens0.2 km
  • Holborn0.2 km
  • Holborn0.3 km
  • Forge Fields0.3 km