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SN14 6QU Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Wiltshire
About SN14 6QU: area rating, property, schools and local change
SN14 6QU is a postcode in Kington, Wiltshire, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SN14 6QU, then scores the surrounding small area 77/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SN14 6QU are health and local prosperity, while schools and education 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 SN14 6QU is based on Wiltshire 009 Census 2021. It covers 9,703 residents, 3,184 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 16% privately rented, 12% 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 10/10.
For property prices near SN14 6QU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SN14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £410k from 57 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SN14 6QU can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 5 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 SN14 6QU 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 SN14 6QU is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 8 street-disruption records 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 SN14 6QU
Is SN14 6QU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 77/100 (top 6% 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 SN14 6QU?
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 SN14 6QU?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SN14 6QU?
LocaleIQ matched SN14 6QU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SN14 6QU?
The latest median sold price is £410k based on 57 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SN14 6QU?
LocaleIQ currently shows 8 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.