SP4 0BL is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Boscombe in Wiltshire. Administratively it sits within Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley ward and the Salisbury constituency.
For serious buyers, SP4 0BL is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 48, 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 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 SP4 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00163381 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SP4 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SP4 0BL.
224
48
£ 54,600 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SP4 0BL 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, SP4 0BL combines high owner-occupation (96%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP4 0BL. The average age is 48.1. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SP4 0BL has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Boscombe Village Social Club0.4 km
- The Old Inn0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grateley6.6 km
- Salisbury11.1 km
- Dean13.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bourne View0.1 km
- Bourne View0.2 km
- St John the Baptist Church0.4 km
- St John the Baptist Church0.4 km
- Ford0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SP40BL · Data under Open Government Licence