SP4 8PJ is a sought-after residential area located 0.5km from Larkhill in Larkhill. Administratively it sits within Avon Valley ward and the Devizes constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 26) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 14 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 8PJ are sourced from Output Area E00163185 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SP4 8PJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SP4 8PJ.
486
26
£ 69,700 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: 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
Average age 26, 68% renting. SP4 8PJ has the demographic fingerprint of a student and early-career professional neighbourhood — lively and high-turnover. Low crime and budget prices are a strong draw for students and early-career renters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP4 8PJ. The average age is 26.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SP4 8PJ has low crime rates — 14 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
Larkhill Primary School
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Nisa Larkhill0.4 km
- Larkhill Post Office0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- EGB Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Jubilee Cafe0.4 km
- Larkhill Fish & Chips Fried Chicken0.4 km
- Kebab & Pizza House0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Pack Horse0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salisbury13.7 km
- Grateley14.0 km
- Pewsey16.8 km
Bus Stops
- Alanbrooke Road0.2 km
- Alanbrooke Road0.3 km
- Alanbrooke Road0.3 km
- Primary School0.3 km
- Alanbrooke Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SP48PJ · Data under Open Government Licence