SN8 1BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Laineys Close, 0.4km from Marlborough in Marlborough. Administratively it sits within Marlborough East ward and the Devizes constituency.
For families considering a move, SN8 1BP represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £267k.
Census 2021 statistics for SN8 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00162505 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAINEYS CLOSE, SN8 1BP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAINEYS CLOSE, SN8 1BP.
267
49
£ 49,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN8 1BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. SN8 1BP's 67% ownership and 49-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN8 1BP. The average age is 48.7. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 267,500
2 sales · Mean £ 267,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN8 1BP has low crime rates — 23 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
Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School
St John's Marlborough
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- NISA Marlborough0.6 km
- Andrews Quality Meats Ltd0.5 km
- Cook0.9 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill Ltd0.7 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Castle & Ball0.5 km
- The Bear Hotel0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Dans at The Crown0.4 km
- Marlborough Golf Club0.6 km
- Marlborough Rugby Football Club Ltd0.3 km
- Marlborough Town Football Club0.8 km
- Merlins Pool Hall0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- ASK Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- Bite Me Burger Get Plucked0.4 km
- Bunces0.8 km
- Caffe Nero0.6 km
- Cardinal Coffee Shop0.9 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Superstore 63310.8 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Buns and Grills Marlborough0.4 km
- Herbies Pizza0.9 km
- Lotus House0.4 km
- MFG Londis0.5 km
- New Road Kebab & Pizza House0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pewsey9.7 km
- Bedwyn10.2 km
- Hungerford15.1 km
Bus Stops
- Laineys Close0.1 km
- Laineys Close0.1 km
- Baylie Acre0.2 km
- St Martins0.2 km
- St Martins0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN81BP · Data under Open Government Licence