How much do houses cost in SP5 1AY?

The average property price in SP5 1AY is currently around £482k.

What is the population of SP5 1AY?

The population for the SP5 1AY area is approximately 256 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

BESTS FARM COTTAGES, SP5 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BESTS FARM COTTAGES, SP5 1AY.

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Population

256

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 55,100 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SP5 1AY 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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10/10

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7/10

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1/10

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8/10

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5/10

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8/10

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1/10

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5/10

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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SP5 1AY combines high owner-occupation (60%), strong property values (£482k 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 · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SP5 1AY is a mixed residential area on Bests Farm Cottages in Wiltshire. Administratively it sits within Laverstock ward and the Salisbury constituency.

For families considering a move, SP5 1AY represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 45 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Property: Prices average £482k.

Census 2021 statistics for SP5 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00163263 (shared with 29 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 1AY. The average age is 45.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.8%

Asian / British Asian1.9%

Black / African / Caribbean0.4%

Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

54%Active

FT: 38%

Unemployed: 2%

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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 482,500

1 sales · Mean £ 482,500

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Dean5.3 km
Salisbury7.3 km
Mottisfont & Dunbridge11.4 km