SP4 6PL is a safe, established residential area on Malcolm Drive in Old Sarum. Administratively it sits within Old Sarum & Lower Bourne Valley ward and the Salisbury constituency.
For serious buyers, SP4 6PL is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 77% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (46% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £430k, up 2.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SP4 6PL are sourced from Output Area E00184235 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MALCOLM DRIVE, SP4 6PL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALCOLM DRIVE, SP4 6PL.
516
29
£ 55,100 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SP4 6PL 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SP4 6PL spans multiple life stages — average age 29, moderate ownership and renting. £430k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 2.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP4 6PL. The average age is 28.7. 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: A younger demographic of homeowners. The population consists of young adults and couples who have actively bought property here.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 434,997
8 sales · Mean £ 422,684
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SP4 6PL has low crime rates — 35 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
Old Sarum Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Southern Co-Operative Ltd.0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Skies Cafe1.0 km
- Bams Grill Ltd0.4 km
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Latestop SW Ltd t/a Spar0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Salisbury FC Limited0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Caprinos Pizza0.5 km
- Mandarin House0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salisbury4.4 km
- Dean13.0 km
- Grateley13.7 km
Bus Stops
- Longhedge0.4 km
- Spar0.4 km
- Robin Road0.4 km
- Robin Road0.4 km
- Longhedge0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SP46PL · Data under Open Government Licence