Postcode report
SP3 5UA Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About SP3 5UA: area rating, property, schools and local change
SP3 5UA is a postcode in Nadder Valley, Wiltshire, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SP3 5UA, then scores the surrounding small area 47/100 - bottom 36% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SP3 5UA 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 SP3 5UA is based on Wiltshire 050 Census 2021. It covers 6,760 residents, 49 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 55, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 68% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 14% 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 5/10.
For property prices near SP3 5UA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SP3 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £439k from 16 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SP3 5UA 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 SP3 5UA 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 SP3 5UA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 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 SP3 5UA
Is SP3 5UA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 47/100 (bottom 36% 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 SP3 5UA?
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 SP3 5UA?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SP3 5UA?
LocaleIQ matched SP3 5UA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SP3 5UA?
The latest median sold price is £439k based on 16 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SP3 5UA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.