Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

SHEARS DRIVE, SP4 7XT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHEARS DRIVE, SP4 7XT.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

305

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 52,800 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SP4 7XT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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6/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

SP4 7XT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 66% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SP4 7XT is a sought-after residential area on Shears Drive, 1.0km from Boscombe Down in Amesbury. Administratively it sits within Amesbury South ward and the Salisbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SP4, SP4 7XT offers a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 66% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (50% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.

Census 2021 statistics for SP4 7XT are sourced from Output Area E00166388 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP4 7XT. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.8%
Asian / British Asian2.3%
Black / African / Caribbean2.6%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 50%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 165,000

4 sales · Mean £ 165,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SP4 7XT has low crime rates — 30 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.

Violence and sexual offences79
Anti-social behaviour33
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft11
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Amesbury Archer Primary School

Good407 pupils0.2 km
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King's Gate Primary School

137 pupils0.4 km
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Christ The King Catholic School, Amesbury

Requires Improvement1.1 km
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Amesbury Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

Inadequate1.4 km
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The Stonehenge School

Good969 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Amebury RFC @ Centenary Pavillion0.1 km
  • Boscombe Down Recreational Club0.5 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Group Food Store0.1 km
  • The Cooperative Food0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Harlees Fish & Chips Ltd0.1 km
  • Noble House0.1 km
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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • One Stop Stores0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Orchard Gate0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Grateley10.2 km
  • Salisbury10.7 km
  • Dean16.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Bowman Centre0.0 km
  • Shears Drive0.1 km
  • Archers Gate0.2 km
  • Archers Gate0.2 km
  • Chambers Avenue0.2 km