SP3 4BL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Shaftesbury Road, 1.3km from Hurdcott in Wiltshire. Administratively it sits within Nadder Valley ward and the South West Wiltshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. 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 here average 57 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £237k.
Census 2021 statistics for SP3 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00166465 (shared with 28 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHAFTESBURY ROAD, SP3 4BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAFTESBURY ROAD, SP3 4BL.
403
57
£ 49,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SP3 4BL represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SP3 4BL is a settled retirement community — average age 57, 81% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP3 4BL. The average age is 56.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 237,000
2 sales · Mean £ 237,000
Detached
£ 490,000
1 sales · Mean £ 490,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SP3 4BL 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Spar - Tinkerbell Service Station0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Barford Inn0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salisbury8.1 km
- Tisbury11.3 km
Bus Stops
- Shaftesbury Road0.0 km
- Shaftesbury Road0.0 km
- Barford Inn0.1 km
- Barford Inn0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SP34BL · Data under Open Government Licence