Berwick St John, Wiltshire | Local Guide & Postcodes

About Berwick St John

Berwick St John is a small village located in the county of Wiltshire, in the south-west of England. It lies within the sparsely populated countryside, surrounded by open fields and rolling hills typical of the region. The village is situated near the River Avon and is close to the border with Somerset. The local landscape is characterised by agricultural land and scattered woodland, offering a peaceful rural setting.

The village has a modest population and retains a traditional English village atmosphere. It is served by a church, which is a notable feature of the community, and there are a few residential properties and farmhouses. The surrounding area is popular for walking and cycling, with footpaths connecting to nearby villages and the wider countryside. The postcode area for Berwick St John is SP7, which covers a broader rural region in Wiltshire.

School Ratings in Berwick St John

There are 11 schools in and around Berwick St John. A further 7 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Berwick St John

The average property price is £393K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £516K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Berwick St John

Recorded crime levels are lower than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Berwick St John, with 14 recorded incidents in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Berwick St John

Berwick St John sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Local Data for Berwick St John

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Property Prices 2,694 sales

Average Price £393K

£371 , £10.05M

Detached £516K 1,004

Semi £301K 596

Terraced £239K 632

Flat £180K 274

Schools & Education 11 nearby View all schools

6 Primary

1 Secondary

4 Other

Good 7

Ofsted ratings for schools in the SP7 postcode area.

Ludwell Primary School Primary Good 2.4 miles Sandroyd School Not applicable 2.6 miles Wardour Catholic Primary School Primary 3.2 miles Coombe House School Not applicable Good 3.7 miles Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Primary Good 4.3 miles Sixpenny Handley First School and Nursery Primary 4.4 miles Tisbury Children's Centre Requires Improvement 4.5 miles St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury Primary Good 4.5 miles North Dorset Children's Centre - Shaftesbury Base 4.6 miles Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School Primary Good 4.6 miles Shaftesbury School Secondary Good 4.8 miles

Household Income in Berwick St John ONS 2023

The average total household income in Berwick St John is approximately £53,977 a year before tax, in line with the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £40,984. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.

Berwick St John £53,977

England & Wales avg. £55,302

Net (after tax) household income averages £40,984.

Businesses in Berwick St John ONS 2025

There are approximately 795 active businesses based in Berwick St John, around 53 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 91% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 10 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.

795 Total businesses

53 Per 1,000 residents

Micro, 0-9 91%

Small, 10-49 8%

Medium, 50-249 1%

Large, 250+ 0%

Deprivation and Employment in Berwick St John IMD 2025

Berwick St John sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation

6/10

Income

7/10

Employment

7/10

Education

6/10

Health

8/10

Housing

3/10

Living Environment

5/10

Children 0-15 17%

Working age 58%

Older 65+ 25%

2,497 Children (0-15) 17%

8,592 Working Age 58%

3,807 Older (65+) 26%

Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 22.6% of children in income-deprived families

Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 8.3% of over-60s in income-deprived households

Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Berwick St John 53 crimes · April 2026

Low Crime Area

Berwick St John records relatively low levels of reported crime compared to national averages. Violence & sexual offences is the most commonly logged offence type, though overall numbers remain modest. The area is generally considered a safe and settled small town with a strong sense of community.

Violence & Sexual Offences 16

Anti-Social Behaviour 14

Shoplifting 11

Criminal Damage & Arson 5

Vehicle Crime 3

Public Order 2

Burglary 1

Other Theft 1

Local Policing

Wiltshire Tisbury Visit force website →

Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 2 stations

Tisbury Train Station 4.1 miles

Gillingham (Dorset) Train Station 8.7 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Ferne 0.6 miles Ludwell 1.9 miles Milkwell 2 miles West End 2 miles Brook Waters 2 miles Birdbush 2 miles Alvediston 2 miles Donhead St Andrew 2.2 miles Charlton 2.5 miles Ansty 2.6 miles Ansty Coombe 2.6 miles Donhead St Mary 2.8 miles

Local Government

District Dorset

Ward Beacon

Constituency North Dorset

Parish Cann

Region South West

Home Ownership in Berwick St John

Of the 6,442 households in and around Berwick St John, 69% are owned, 13% are socially rented and 18% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.

Owned 69% Social rented 13% Private rented 18%

Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Berwick St John.

Frequently Asked Questions about Berwick St John

What is the population of Berwick St John?

Berwick St John has a population of approximately 14,889 residents, based on the latest census figures for the surrounding postcode area.

What is the average house price in Berwick St John?

The average property in and around Berwick St John sold for about £392,551, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid records. That is around 12% above the England and Wales average of £349,091.

Is Berwick St John a deprived area?

Berwick St John sits around the national average for deprivation, with an Index of Multiple Deprivation decile of 6 out of 10, where 1 is the most deprived and 10 the least deprived.

What postcodes cover Berwick St John?

Berwick St John is covered by the SP7 postcode district.

How many schools are there in Berwick St John?

There are 11 schools within easy reach of Berwick St John, spanning primary, secondary and other phases.

Where is the nearest train station to Berwick St John?

The nearest railway station to Berwick St John is Tisbury Train Station, about 4.1 miles away.

Streets in SP7 30 shown View all streets

A30 4 A350 14 Abbey Close 1 Abbey Walk 2 Angel Court 1 Angel Lane 1 Anstee Road 1 Armoury Yard 2 Ash Close 1 B3081 11 B3091 9 Back Alley 1 Badger Walk 1 Barton Hill 2 Beaufoy Close 2 Bell Street 3 Belmont Close 1 Berry Wood Lane 2 Bimport 7 Birdbush Park 1 Blackmore Road 5 Bleax Close 1 Bleke Street 5 Blind Lane 1 Border Close 1 Bozley Hill 1 Bramble Patch 2 Breach Lane 4 Bridewell Lane 1 Brinscombe Lane 1

Postcodes in SP7 50 shown View all postcodes

SP7 0AA SP7 0AB SP7 0AE SP7 0AF SP7 0AG SP7 0AH SP7 0AJ SP7 0AN SP7 0AP SP7 0AQ SP7 0AR SP7 0AS SP7 0AT SP7 0AU SP7 0AX SP7 0AY SP7 0AZ SP7 0BA SP7 0BB SP7 0BE SP7 0BF SP7 0BG SP7 0BH SP7 0BJ SP7 0BL SP7 0BN SP7 0BP SP7 0BQ SP7 0BS SP7 0BT SP7 0BU SP7 0BW SP7 0BX SP7 0BY SP7 0BZ SP7 0DA SP7 0DB SP7 0DE SP7 0DF SP7 0DG SP7 0DH SP7 0DJ SP7 0DL SP7 0DN SP7 0DP SP7 0DQ SP7 0DR SP7 0DS SP7 0DT SP7 0DU

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