Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

SP4 8PJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SP4 8PJ.

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Population

486

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 69,700 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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9/10
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10/10
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2/10
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8/10
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8/10
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7/10
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1/10
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1/10
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1/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British75.6%
Asian / British Asian6.0%
Black / African / Caribbean8.2%
Other / Mixed10.3%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour6
Vehicle crime3
Public order2
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Larkhill Primary School

Good205 pupils0.5 km
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School

Good422 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Nisa Larkhill0.4 km
  • Larkhill Post Office0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • EGB Ltd0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Jubilee Cafe0.4 km
  • Larkhill Fish & Chips Fried Chicken0.4 km
  • Kebab & Pizza House0.4 km
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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