Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

FORGE FIELDS, SN5 3WS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORGE FIELDS, SN5 3WS.

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

362

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN5 3WS 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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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SN5 3WS combines high owner-occupation (91%), strong property values (£555k 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 12.1% year-on-year.

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

SN5 3WS is a sought-after residential area on Forge Fields, 0.4km from Lydiard Millicent in Wiltshire. Administratively it sits within Royal Wootton Bassett East ward and the North Wiltshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SN5, SN5 3WS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. At 54 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 91% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £555k, up 12.1% 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 3WS are sourced from Output Area E00163002 (shared with 24 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 3WS. The average age is 53.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.7%
Asian / British Asian4.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 30%
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

£ 421,000

7 sales · Mean £ 455,857

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

SN5 3WS has low crime rates — 10 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
Drugs1
Other crime1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School

Good193 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • AR & JR Perrin0.8 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Sun Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon5.3 km
  • Kemble16.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Forge Fields0.1 km
  • Forge Fields0.1 km
  • Walnut Tree Gardens0.2 km
  • The Street0.3 km
  • Park Lane0.3 km