SN8 1BS is a safe, established residential area on Laineys Close, 0.4km from Marlborough in Marlborough. Administratively it sits within Marlborough East ward and the Devizes constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SN8 1BS is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
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 £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for SN8 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00162503 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LAINEYS CLOSE, SN8 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAINEYS CLOSE, SN8 1BS.
285
41
£ 49,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN8 1BS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
With 46% social renting, SN8 1BS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN8 1BS. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 240,000
5 sales · Mean £ 270,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN8 1BS 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 Club0.5 km
- Marlborough Rugby Football Club Ltd0.2 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 63310.9 km
- Waitrose0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Buns and Grills Marlborough0.4 km
- Herbies Pizza1.0 km
- Lotus House0.4 km
- MFG Londis0.6 km
- New Road Kebab & Pizza House0.4 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pewsey9.7 km
- Bedwyn10.3 km
- Hungerford15.1 km
Bus Stops
- Laineys Close0.0 km
- Laineys Close0.0 km
- Baylie Acre0.1 km
- North View Place0.2 km
- Francklyn Acre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN81BS · Data under Open Government Licence