Is SP7 9AX a safe place to live?

Yes, SP7 9AX is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 1 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of SP7 9AX?

The population for the SP7 9AX area is approximately 322 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

SP7 9AX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SP7 9AX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-07 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

322

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 44,600 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SP7 9AX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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9/10

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6/10

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2/10

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5/10

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4/10

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6/10

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1/10

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7/10

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1/10

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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates SP7 9AX — age 52, 74% ownership, 19% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SP7 9AX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.5km from Semley in Wiltshire. Administratively it sits within Nadder Valley ward and the South West Wiltshire constituency.

For families considering a move, SP7 9AX represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 1 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SP7 9AX are sourced from Output Area E00163260 (shared with 28 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 SP7 9AX. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%

Asian / British Asian0.3%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

40%Active

FT: 26%

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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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-07)

SP7 9AX has low crime rates — 1 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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school Local Schools

Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good117 pupils0.4 km

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

The Benett Arms0.7 km

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Retailers - Other

1 nearby

Semley Village Stores0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Tisbury6.2 km
Gillingham (Dorset)7.9 km
Templecombe18.6 km