SN5 4EJ is a sought-after residential area on Orchard Gardens, 0.1km from Dogridge in Purton. Administratively it sits within Purton ward and the North Wiltshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SN5, SN5 4EJ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. 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 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £447k. 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 4EJ are sourced from Output Area E00162974 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD GARDENS, SN5 4EJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD GARDENS, SN5 4EJ.
316
53
£ 56,500 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN5 4EJ 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SN5 4EJ combines high owner-occupation (98%), strong property values (£447k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £447k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN5 4EJ. 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
Economic Activity
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
£ 425,000
5 sales · Mean £ 420,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
SN5 4EJ has low crime rates — 12 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.
school Local Schools
Bradon Forest School
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Purton
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- One Stop Community Stores0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Royal George0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- PIPS, Purton Community Cafe0.8 km
- Spice Express0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Purton Pizza &Grill0.3 km
- Purton Thai0.3 km
- The Four Seasons0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon7.1 km
- Kemble14.0 km
Bus Stops
- The Royal George0.2 km
- The Royal George0.2 km
- Restrop View0.2 km
- Highridge Close0.2 km
- Highridge Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN54EJ · Data under Open Government Licence