Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

BEN LANE, SP5 1AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEN LANE, SP5 1AF.

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

239

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SP5 1AF 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.

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
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4/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SP5 1AF spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. 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

SP5 1AF is a sought-after residential area on Ben Lane, 1.4km from Grimstead, East in Wiltshire. Administratively it sits within Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley ward and the Salisbury constituency.

For families considering a move, SP5 1AF represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SP5 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00163431 (shared with 11 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 SP5 1AF. The average age is 46.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

SP5 1AF has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Hook And Glove Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dean3.6 km
  • Salisbury9.1 km
  • Mottisfont & Dunbridge9.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Ben Lane0.1 km
  • Ben Lane0.1 km
  • Oak Close0.4 km
  • Old Chapel0.4 km
  • All Saints' Church0.5 km