SP5 1AQ is a well-regarded residential area on Bentley Woods in West Dean (Test Valley). Administratively it sits within Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley ward and the Salisbury constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Census 2021 statistics for SP5 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00163432 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENTLEY WOODS, SP5 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTLEY WOODS, SP5 1AQ.
262
45
£ 56,100 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SP5 1AQ 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SP5 1AQ spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP5 1AQ. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dean2.0 km
- Mottisfont & Dunbridge7.7 km
- Salisbury11.0 km
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Postcode Profile: SP51AQ · Data under Open Government Licence