SN16 0BY is a sought-after residential area on Harpers Lane, 0.1km 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 0BY offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 69% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0BY are sourced from Output Area E00162933 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARPERS LANE, SN16 0BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARPERS LANE, SN16 0BY.
340
46
£ 52,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN16 0BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SN16 0BY combines high owner-occupation (69%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN16 0BY. The average age is 46.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN16 0BY has low crime rates — 33 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
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury
Malmesbury School
Malmesbury Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Abbey News0.3 km
- Hobbs House Bakery0.4 km
- The Cake Tin0.4 km
- The Old Bakehouse0.4 km
- The Wild Food Company0.4 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Old Bell Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Kings Arms Hotel0.4 km
- Malmesbury Cricket Club0.4 km
- Malmesbury Bowling Club0.7 km
- Malmesbury Victoria Football Club0.5 km
- The Rose and Crown Inn0.5 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Burnham Court Restaurant0.4 km
- Coffee 10.3 km
- Cosy Cone - Abygail's Artisan Gelato0.1 km
- Jackdaws Coffee House0.4 km
- The Birdcage0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.4 km
- Co-operative Group Food Limited0.5 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Delicious0.4 km
- Golden Dish0.2 km
- Istanbul Grill0.5 km
- Malmesbury Pizza & Kebab House0.1 km
- Malmesbury Rendezvous0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble11.6 km
- Chippenham13.6 km
- Stroud19.5 km
Bus Stops
- West Street0.1 km
- West Street0.1 km
- The Triangle0.1 km
- The Triangle0.1 km
- Dark Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN160BY · Data under Open Government Licence