SN16 0AW is a sought-after residential area on Foundry Road, 0.2km from Malmesbury in Malmesbury. Administratively it sits within Malmesbury ward and the North Wiltshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SN16, SN16 0AW offers a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £334k, down 25.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SN16 0AW are sourced from Output Area E00162943 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FOUNDRY ROAD, SN16 0AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FOUNDRY ROAD, SN16 0AW.
325
47
£ 52,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN16 0AW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SN16 0AW is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £334k, 74% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 25.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN16 0AW. The average age is 46.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 293,750
3 sales · Mean £ 365,250
Terraced
£ 270,000
8 sales · Mean £ 357,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN16 0AW has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Malmesbury Church of England Primary School
Malmesbury School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Abbey News0.5 km
- Hobbs House Bakery0.6 km
- The Cake Tin0.6 km
- The Old Bakehouse0.6 km
- The Wild Food Company0.5 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Old Bell Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Kings Arms Hotel0.6 km
- Malmesbury Cricket Club0.4 km
- Malmesbury Bowling Club0.8 km
- Malmesbury Victoria Football Club0.2 km
- The Rose and Crown Inn0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Burnham Court Restaurant0.1 km
- Coffee 10.5 km
- Cosy Cone - Abygail's Artisan Gelato0.2 km
- Dyson Restaurants0.9 km
- Jackdaws Coffee House0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Co-operative Group Food Limited0.2 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Delicious0.6 km
- Golden Dish0.3 km
- Istanbul Grill0.7 km
- Malmesbury Pizza & Kebab House0.2 km
- Malmesbury Rendezvous0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble11.3 km
- Chippenham13.9 km
- Stroud19.2 km
Bus Stops
- Willow View Close0.2 km
- Willow View Close0.2 km
- The Triangle0.2 km
- The Triangle0.2 km
- West Street0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN160AW · Data under Open Government Licence