Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

VICARAGE CLOSE, SN8 1AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE CLOSE, SN8 1AY.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN8 1AY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10
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7/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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Area Character

SN8 1AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £475k, 90% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £475k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.

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

SN8 1AY is a sought-after residential area on Vicarage Close, 0.5km from Marlborough in Marlborough. Administratively it sits within Marlborough East ward and the Devizes constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SN8, SN8 1AY offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 90% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k.

Census 2021 statistics for SN8 1AY are sourced from Output Area E00162500 (shared with 10 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 SN8 1AY. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian1.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.1%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 475,000

5 sales · Mean £ 481,000

Semi-Detached

£ 425,000

3 sales · Mean £ 418,333

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

SN8 1AY has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour17
Violence and sexual offences16
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School

Good398 pupils0.8 km
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St John's Marlborough

Outstanding1711 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

15 nearby
  • NISA Marlborough0.4 km
  • Andrews Quality Meats Ltd0.6 km
  • Cook1.0 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill Ltd0.8 km
  • Greggs0.8 km
  • + 10 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Castle & Ball0.6 km
  • Marlborough Premier Inn1.0 km
  • The Bear Hotel0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Dans at The Crown0.4 km
  • Marlborough Golf Club0.9 km
  • Marlborough Rugby Football Club Ltd0.6 km
  • Marlborough Town Football Club0.4 km
  • Merlins Pool Hall0.8 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • ASK Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
  • Bite Me Burger Get Plucked0.5 km
  • Bunces0.8 km
  • Caffe Nero0.7 km
  • Cardinal Coffee Shop1.0 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Superstore 63310.6 km
  • Waitrose0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Buns and Grills Marlborough0.4 km
  • Herbies Pizza0.6 km
  • Lotus House0.4 km
  • MFG Londis0.4 km
  • New Road Kebab & Pizza House0.4 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pewsey9.6 km
  • Bedwyn9.9 km
  • Hungerford14.8 km

Bus Stops

  • St Martins0.1 km
  • St Martins0.2 km
  • Five Alls Court0.3 km
  • Five Alls Court0.3 km
  • Roebuck Inn0.4 km