SP9 7BU is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Hampshire Cross in Tidworth. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Tidworth North & West ward and the Devizes constituency.
Day-to-day life in SP9 7BU has the character of a suburban renting area with semi-detached homes and family households. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. Employment levels are high (77% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 11 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SP9 7BU are sourced from Output Area E00184141 (shared with 37 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SP9 7BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SP9 7BU.
843
26
£ 0 /yr
85%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SP9 7BU is a young, economically active community — 85% of working-age residents are in employment and the average age is just 26, signalling strong graduate retention. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SP9 7BU. The average age is 25.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SP9 7BU has low crime rates — 11 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Clarendon Junior School (Clarendon Federation)
Clarendon Infants' School
Zouch Academy
Wellington Lions Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Tidworth Play Cafe0.4 km
- Aspire Business Centre Restaurant0.8 km
- At Your Leisure0.7 km
- Blue Garlic Indian Restaurant0.7 km
- Chef's Delight Restaurant0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Golden Dragon0.5 km
- Atlantic Fish Bar0.9 km
- China Town0.7 km
- Jiggaz Grill0.5 km
- Superfry Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- ESSO Tidworth0.5 km
- Spar Stores0.9 km
- Gurkha Variety Store Ltd0.7 km
- Harding Gomez Limited0.7 km
- Punhill Grocery0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Ram Inn0.9 km
- Tidworth Royal British Legion0.5 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Superstore 52990.7 km
- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Grateley8.1 km
- Andover12.7 km
- Pewsey13.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hampshire Cross0.3 km
- Hampshire Cross0.4 km
- Hampshire Cross0.4 km
- Garrison Theatre0.4 km
- Garrison Theatre0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SP97BU · Data under Open Government Licence