SP4 8PP 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Average age 26 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 68% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 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 8PP are sourced from Output Area E00163185 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SP4 8PP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SP4 8PP.
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
SP4 8PP is a student and graduate zone — average age 26, 68% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. 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 8PP. 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
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SP4 8PP has low crime rates — 18 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
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Nisa Larkhill0.5 km
- Larkhill Post Office0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- EGB Ltd0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Jubilee Cafe0.5 km
- Larkhill Fish & Chips Fried Chicken0.5 km
- Kebab & Pizza House0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Pack Horse0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Salisbury13.7 km
- Grateley14.2 km
- Pewsey16.8 km
Bus Stops
- Primary School0.2 km
- Alanbrooke Road0.2 km
- Heath Square0.2 km
- Alanbrooke Road0.2 km
- Alanbrooke Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SP48PP · Data under Open Government Licence