Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

HERD STREET, SN8 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERD STREET, SN8 1DF.

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Population

249

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN8 1DF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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4/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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6/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. SN8 1DF's low deprivation rank, 64% ownership, and £282k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

SN8 1DF is a sought-after residential area on Herd Street, 0.2km from Marlborough in Marlborough. Administratively it sits within Marlborough West ward and the Devizes constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SN8, SN8 1DF offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 52 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 64% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k. 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 SN8 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00162514 (shared with 17 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 1DF. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian2.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.6%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Terraced

£ 282,100

4 sales · Mean £ 260,050

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

SN8 1DF has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting45
Anti-social behaviour27
Violence and sexual offences25
Public order13
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School

Good398 pupils0.7 km
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St John's Marlborough

Outstanding1711 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • NISA Marlborough0.4 km
  • Andrews Quality Meats Ltd0.3 km
  • Cook0.7 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill Ltd0.5 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Castle & Ball0.3 km
  • The Bear Hotel0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Dans at The Crown0.2 km
  • Marlborough Golf Club0.6 km
  • Marlborough Rugby Football Club Ltd0.2 km
  • Marlborough Town Football Club0.8 km
  • Merlins Pool Hall0.5 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • ASK Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
  • Bite Me Burger Get Plucked0.2 km
  • Bunces0.6 km
  • Caffe Nero0.4 km
  • Cardinal Coffee Shop0.7 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Superstore 63310.7 km
  • Waitrose0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Buns and Grills Marlborough0.2 km
  • Herbies Pizza0.9 km
  • Lotus House0.2 km
  • MFG Londis0.4 km
  • New Road Kebab & Pizza House0.2 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pewsey9.5 km
  • Bedwyn10.3 km
  • Hungerford15.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Laineys Close0.2 km
  • Laineys Close0.2 km
  • St Martins0.2 km
  • The Common0.2 km
  • St Martins0.3 km