About Bohemia

Bohemia is a small settlement located in the county of Wiltshire, in the south-west of England. It lies within the SP5 postcode area and is situated in a rural part of the county, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. The area is characterised by its quiet, peaceful environment and traditional English landscape, with fields, hedgerows, and scattered farmhouses. While not a large village, Bohemia has a sense of community and retains a rural character typical of the Wiltshire countryside. It is not a major tourist destination but offers a glimpse into the quieter aspects of rural life in England. The nearest larger towns are within a short drive, providing access to amenities while maintaining the tranquillity of the surrounding area.

School Ratings in Bohemia

Families in Bohemia have access to 15 local schools. A further 5 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bohemia

Homes sell for an average of £540K locally. Most of the housing is made up of detached homes, averaging £613K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bohemia

Crime in the area is lower than the national average. Burglary is the leading concern across Bohemia, with 3 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bohemia

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Bohemia around the national average for deprivation. Working-age employment in the area is well above the national average. Residents in the area generally earn above the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bohemia

Bohemia benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,498 sales

Average Price £540K
£625 — £6.5M
Detached £613K 1,429
Semi £356K 480
Terraced £308K 285
Flat £185K 82

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

10 Primary
2 Secondary
3 Other
Hale Primary School Primary Good 0.8 miles Morgan's Vale and Woodfalls Church of England Primary School Primary 1 miles Downton CofE VA Primary School Primary Good 2.3 miles Clearbury Children's Centre 2.3 miles The Trafalgar School at Downton Secondary Good 2.3 miles The New Forest Church of England Primary School Primary 3.1 miles Breamore Church of England Primary School Primary 3.3 miles Whiteparish All Saints Church of England Primary School Primary Good 3.5 miles The Burgate School and Sixth Form Secondary Good 4.3 miles The Bridges and Pathways Children's Centre 4.4 miles Fordingbridge Junior School Primary Good 4.4 miles Fordingbridge Infant School Primary Good 4.4 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Bohemia IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Bohemia are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
7/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
9/10
Housing
2/10
Living Environment
3/10
6,507 Children (0-15) 15%
25,734 Working Age 58%
16,177 Older (60+) 37%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 17.5% 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 Bohemia 15 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Crime levels in Bohemia are lower than the England and Wales average. While violence & sexual offences is the most frequently recorded category, the overall picture is one of a settled and secure town where serious incidents remain uncommon.

7 Violence & Sexual Offences
3 Burglary
1 Bicycle Theft
1 Criminal Damage & Arson
1 Drugs
1 Public Order
1 Vehicle Crime
Local Policing
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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 4 stations

Dean (Wilts) Train Station 5.7 miles
Salisbury Train Station 7.8 miles
Mottisfont And Dunbridge Train Station 8.3 miles
Romsey Train Station 9.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Hatchet Green 0.6 miles North Charford 0.6 miles Hale 0.6 miles Redlynch 0.6 miles Lover 0.9 miles Woodfalls 0.9 miles Morgan's Vale 1.4 miles Downton 1.8 miles Woodgreen 2.2 miles Hamptworth 2.5 miles Newton 2.6 miles Wick 2.8 miles

Local Government

District Wiltshire
County Hampshire
Ward Alderbury & Whiteparish
Constituency Salisbury
Parish Pitton and Farley
Region South West

Streets in SP5 30 shown View all streets

A30 3 A338 2 A343 4 A354 12 A36 5 Above Hedges 1 Ackling Dyke 1 Adams Lane 1 Appletree Close 1 Appletree Road 1 Ashmore Close 1 Avon Drive 1 Avon Meadow 1 Avondyke 1 B3079 2 B3080 6 B3081 8 Back Drove 2 Back Lane 3 Barber's Lane 3 Barford Down Farm Road 1 Barford Lane 9 Barnaby Close 1 Barrows Lane 1 Batchelor Way 5 Batten Road 3 Beales Court 2 Beech Close 1 Beech Grange 2 Beeches Close 1

Postcodes in SP5 50 shown View all postcodes

SP5 1AA SP5 1AB SP5 1AD SP5 1AE SP5 1AF SP5 1AG SP5 1AH SP5 1AL SP5 1AN SP5 1AP SP5 1AQ SP5 1AR SP5 1AT SP5 1AU SP5 1AW SP5 1AX SP5 1AY SP5 1AZ SP5 1BD SP5 1BE SP5 1BF SP5 1BG SP5 1BH SP5 1BJ SP5 1BL SP5 1BN SP5 1BP SP5 1BQ SP5 1BS SP5 1BU SP5 1BW SP5 1BX SP5 1BY SP5 1BZ SP5 1DA SP5 1DB SP5 1DE SP5 1DG SP5 1DH SP5 1DJ SP5 1DL SP5 1DP SP5 1DQ SP5 1DR SP5 1DS SP5 1DT SP5 1DU SP5 1DX SP5 1DY SP5 1DZ