Postcode report
Is SP4 8FU a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About SP4 8FU: area rating, property, schools and local change
SP4 8FU is a postcode in Durrington, Wiltshire, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SP4 8FU, then scores the surrounding small area 68/100 - top 22% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SP4 8FU are local prosperity and safety, 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 SP4 8FU is based on Wiltshire 045 Census 2021. It covers 9,961 residents, 79 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 30, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 39% owner-occupied, 50% 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 SP4 8FU, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SP4 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £430k from 46 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SP4 8FU can compare 2 state schools within one mile, including 2 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 SP4 8FU by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SP4 8FU 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 SP4 8FU
Is SP4 8FU a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 68/100 (top 22% 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 SP4 8FU?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SP4 8FU?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SP4 8FU?
LocaleIQ matched SP4 8FU to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SP4 8FU?
The latest median sold price is £430k based on 46 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SP4 8FU?
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.