Postcode report
SP9 7FN Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About SP9 7FN: area rating, property, schools and local change
SP9 7FN is a postcode in Tidworth North & West, Wiltshire, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SP9 7FN, then scores the surrounding small area 71/100 - top 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SP9 7FN are local prosperity and jobs, 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 SP9 7FN is based on Wiltshire 066 Census 2021. It covers 8,869 residents, 559 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 28, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 24% owner-occupied, 57% privately rented, 19% 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 SP9 7FN, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SP9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £275k from 50 rolling sales, down 1.8% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SP9 7FN can compare 4 state schools within one mile, including 4 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 SP9 7FN 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 SP9 7FN is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 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 SP9 7FN
Is SP9 7FN a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 71/100 (top 15% 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 SP9 7FN?
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 SP9 7FN?
4 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SP9 7FN?
LocaleIQ matched SP9 7FN to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SP9 7FN?
The latest median sold price is £275k based on 50 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SP9 7FN?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.