Postcode report
Is SN13 8AJ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About SN13 8AJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
SN13 8AJ is a postcode in Box & Colerne, Wiltshire, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SN13 8AJ, then scores the surrounding small area 79/100 - top 4% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SN13 8AJ are health and local prosperity, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SN13 8AJ is based on Wiltshire 017 Census 2021. It covers 8,361 residents, 229 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 18% privately rented, 10% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near SN13 8AJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SN13 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £490k from 36 rolling sales, up 8.9% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SN13 8AJ can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SN13 8AJ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SN13 8AJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SN13 8AJ
Is SN13 8AJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 79/100 (top 4% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SN13 8AJ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SN13 8AJ?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SN13 8AJ?
LocaleIQ matched SN13 8AJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SN13 8AJ?
The latest median sold price is £490k based on 36 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SN13 8AJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.