SP4 7QU is a sought-after residential area on Heyford Close, 1.0km from Boscombe Down in Amesbury. Administratively it sits within Amesbury East & Bulford ward and the Salisbury constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SP4, SP4 7QU offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. 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 48 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (45% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £270k.
Census 2021 statistics for SP4 7QU are sourced from Output Area E00163066 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEYFORD CLOSE, SP4 7QU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEYFORD CLOSE, SP4 7QU.
244
48
£ 52,800 /yr
59%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SP4 7QU 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
No single demographic signal dominates SP4 7QU — age 48, 90% ownership, 7% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP4 7QU. The average age is 48.5. 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
£ 270,000
1 sales · Mean £ 270,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SP4 7QU has low crime rates — 20 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
Amesbury Archer Primary School
The Stonehenge School
King's Gate Primary School
Christ The King Catholic School, Amesbury
Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Amebury RFC @ Centenary Pavillion0.7 km
- Boscombe Down Recreational Club0.6 km
- Toby Carvery Amesbury, Solstice RP0.9 km
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Greggs Plc0.9 km
- Co-Op Petrol Filling Station Shop0.9 km
- One Stop Stores0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Costa Coffee0.9 km
- McDonalds Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
- Pizza Hut Restaurant0.9 km
- Tesco Amesbury Customer Cafe1.0 km
- The Amesbury Archer, Harvester0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-operative Group Food Store0.7 km
- Tesco 62941.0 km
- Home Bargains Retail Shop0.9 km
- Lidl 12781.0 km
- The Cooperative Food0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Harlees Fish & Chips Ltd0.7 km
- Noble House0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Holiday Inn Solstice Bar & Grill0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grateley9.7 km
- Salisbury11.4 km
- Dean16.5 km
Bus Stops
- Heyford Close0.1 km
- Hamilton Close0.1 km
- Burwood Close0.1 km
- Burwood Close0.1 km
- Westland Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SP47QU · Data under Open Government Licence