Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

BURNHAM ROAD, SN16 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURNHAM ROAD, SN16 0BQ.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 52,300 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

With 40% social renting, SN16 0BQ 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SN16 0BQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Burnham Road, 0.2km from Malmesbury in Malmesbury. Administratively it sits within Malmesbury ward and the North Wiltshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SN16 0BQ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 59) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £410k.

Census 2021 statistics for SN16 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00162934 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN16 0BQ. The average age is 59.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 410,000

1 sales · Mean £ 410,000

Terraced

£ 185,000

1 sales · Mean £ 185,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SN16 0BQ has low crime rates — 22 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.

Violence and sexual offences30
Criminal damage and arson11
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order7
Other theft3

school Local Schools

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Malmesbury School

Outstanding1428 pupils0.5 km
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Malmesbury Church of England Primary School

Outstanding426 pupils0.5 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury

Good140 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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 Company0.6 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Old Bell Hotel0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Kings Arms Hotel0.6 km
  • Malmesbury Cricket Club0.4 km
  • Malmesbury Bowling Club0.9 km
  • Malmesbury Victoria Football Club0.3 km
  • The Rose and Crown Inn0.7 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Burnham Court Restaurant0.1 km
  • Coffee 10.6 km
  • Cosy Cone - Abygail's Artisan Gelato0.2 km
  • Dyson Restaurants0.9 km
  • Jackdaws Coffee House0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.6 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Limited0.3 km
  • Waitrose1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Delicious0.6 km
  • Golden Dish0.3 km
  • Istanbul Grill0.7 km
  • Malmesbury Pizza & Kebab House0.2 km
  • Malmesbury Rendezvous0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kemble11.4 km
  • Chippenham13.9 km
  • Stroud19.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Burnham House0.2 km
  • West Street0.2 km
  • West Street0.2 km
  • The Triangle0.2 km
  • Willow View Close0.2 km