Postcode report
Is SP5 3FE a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About SP5 3FE: area rating, property, schools and local change
SP5 3FE is a postcode in Alderbury & Whiteparish, Wiltshire, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SP5 3FE, then scores the surrounding small area 54/100 - bottom 50% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SP5 3FE are safety and property market signals, 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 SP5 3FE is based on Wiltshire 060 Census 2021. It covers 8,037 residents, 88 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 51, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 82% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 6% 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 SP5 3FE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SP5 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £540k from 71 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SP5 3FE can compare 1 state schools within one mile. 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 SP5 3FE 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.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near SP5 3FE; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about SP5 3FE
Is SP5 3FE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 54/100 (bottom 50% 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 SP5 3FE?
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 SP5 3FE?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SP5 3FE?
LocaleIQ matched SP5 3FE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SP5 3FE?
The latest median sold price is £540k based on 71 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SP5 3FE?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.