Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

FORESTRY HOUSES, SP5 1AG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FORESTRY HOUSES, SP5 1AG.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-12 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

262

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

55%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SP5 1AG 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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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SP5 1AG combines high owner-occupation (74%), strong property values (£468k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SP5 1AG is a sought-after residential area on Forestry Houses, 1.4km from Grimstead, East in West Dean (Test Valley). Administratively it sits within Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley ward and the Salisbury constituency.

For families considering a move, SP5 1AG represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. An average age of 45 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £468k.

Census 2021 statistics for SP5 1AG are sourced from Output Area E00163432 (shared with 17 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 1AG. The average age is 44.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

55%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 468,000

3 sales · Mean £ 412,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)

SP5 1AG has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dean2.8 km
  • Mottisfont & Dunbridge8.7 km
  • Salisbury10.0 km