Postcode report
Is SN14 8BJ a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About SN14 8BJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
SN14 8BJ is a postcode in Boyd Valley, South Gloucestershire, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SN14 8BJ, then scores the surrounding small area 82/100 - top 2% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SN14 8BJ are local prosperity and safety, 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 SN14 8BJ 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 8/10.
For property prices near SN14 8BJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SN14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £410k from 32 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SN14 8BJ 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 SN14 8BJ 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near SN14 8BJ; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about SN14 8BJ
Is SN14 8BJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 82/100 (top 2% 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 8BJ?
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 8BJ?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SN14 8BJ?
LocaleIQ matched SN14 8BJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SN14 8BJ?
The latest median sold price is £410k based on 32 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SN14 8BJ?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.