SN11 0BU is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Calne in Calne. Administratively it sits within Calne Central ward and the North Wiltshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SN11 0BU is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 60) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SN11 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00162711 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SN11 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN11 0BU.
194
60
£ 47,900 /yr
27%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 51% social renting, SN11 0BU is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN11 0BU. The average age is 60.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN11 0BU has low crime rates — 45 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
The Springfields Academy
Priestley Primary School
Marden Vale CofE Academy
Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School
Fynamore Primary School
Kingsbury Green Academy
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Calne Food Bank0.3 km
- Eco Creations0.1 km
- Esso Pippin0.2 km
- McColls0.1 km
- New Beginnings0.1 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Heritage B&B0.3 km
- Lansdowne Strand Hotel0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Calne Liberal Club0.2 km
- North Star Club0.8 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.1 km
- London Road Inn0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
11 nearby- Blackberry Foods0.1 km
- Buns and Grills0.1 km
- Calne Baptist Church0.2 km
- Costa Coffee0.1 km
- Fay's Bistro0.1 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Iceland0.1 km
- ASDA Express0.9 km
- Sainsburys0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Ajmer Spice0.8 km
- Calne Community Hub0.2 km
- Calne Kebab & Pizza0.8 km
- Dolphin Fish Bar0.1 km
- Domino's Pizza0.2 km
- + 7 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chippenham8.0 km
- Melksham11.6 km
- Pewsey19.5 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.1 km
- Bank House0.1 km
- Town Hall0.1 km
- Coopers Cars0.1 km
- Sainsburys0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN110BU · Data under Open Government Licence