Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

TOWNSEND, SP5 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TOWNSEND, SP5 1DH.

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

49

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Avg Income

£ 56,100 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SP5 1DH 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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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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1/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SP5 1DH spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. £170k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 66.2% year-on-year.

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

SP5 1DH is a sought-after residential area on Townsend in Pitton. Administratively it sits within Winterslow & Upper Bourne Valley ward and the Salisbury constituency.

For serious buyers, SP5 1DH is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 66.2% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SP5 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00163429 (shared with 18 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 1DH. 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 / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 0%
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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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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 312,500

2 sales · Mean £ 312,500

Semi-Detached

£ 550,000

1 sales · Mean £ 550,000

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

SP5 1DH has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson7
Burglary2
Other theft1
Theft from the person1

school Local Schools

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Pitton Church of England Primary School

Requires Improvement55 pupils0.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby
  • Pitton Post Office Stores0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Silver Plough Inn0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dean6.3 km
  • Salisbury7.8 km
  • Grateley11.1 km

Bus Stops

  • St Peter''s Church0.1 km
  • St Peter's Church0.1 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Crossroads0.3 km