How much do houses cost in SP5 1BU?

The average property price in SP5 1BU is currently around £347k.

What is the population of SP5 1BU?

The population for the SP5 1BU area is approximately 480 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

ANDOVER ROAD, SP5 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ANDOVER ROAD, SP5 1BU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

480

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SP5 1BU 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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9/10

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8/10

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9/10

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Area Character

SP5 1BU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 31.8% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SP5 1BU is a well-regarded residential area on Andover Road, 0.5km from Lopcombe Corner in Wiltshire. Administratively it sits within Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley ward and the Salisbury constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SP5, SP5 1BU offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Property: Average house prices are around £347k, up 31.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SP5 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00163433 (shared with 35 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 1BU. The average age is 49.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%

Asian / British Asian0.4%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active

FT: 34%

Unemployed: 1%

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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 330,000

7 sales · Mean £ 362,142

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Site Shop @ Salisbury Hillside CAMC0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Grateley6.0 km
Dean8.4 km
Mottisfont & Dunbridge11.5 km

Bus Stops

Lopcombe Corner0.3 km
Lopcombe Corner0.3 km
Lopcombe Corner0.3 km
Lopcombe Corner0.3 km