Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

WATER FIELD, SN5 3XW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATER FIELD, SN5 3XW.

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Population

316

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 56,500 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN5 3XW 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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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SN5 3XW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £526k, 98% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £526k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

SN5 3XW is a sought-after residential area on Water Field, 0.1km from Dogridge in Purton. Administratively it sits within Purton ward and the North Wiltshire constituency.

For serious buyers, SN5 3XW is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 98% 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 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £526k. 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 3XW are sourced from Output Area E00162974 (shared with 21 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 3XW. The average age is 53.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.4%
Asian / British Asian0.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 526,000

1 sales · Mean £ 526,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

SN5 3XW has low crime rates — 13 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences17
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order2

school Local Schools

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Bradon Forest School

Good915 pupils0.8 km
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Purton

Good348 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • One Stop Community Stores0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Royal George0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • PIPS, Purton Community Cafe0.8 km
  • Spice Express0.3 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Purton Pizza &Grill0.3 km
  • Purton Thai0.3 km
  • The Four Seasons0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon7.0 km
  • Kemble14.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Highridge Close0.2 km
  • Highridge Close0.2 km
  • The Royal George0.2 km
  • The Royal George0.3 km
  • Restrop View0.3 km