SN8 1DG is a sought-after residential area on Herd Street, 0.3km from Marlborough in Marlborough. Administratively it sits within Marlborough West ward and the Devizes constituency.
For serious buyers, SN8 1DG is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a accessible countryside zone — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Residents average 52 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £305k. 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 1DG are sourced from Output Area E00162514 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HERD STREET, SN8 1DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERD STREET, SN8 1DG.
249
52
£ 49,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN8 1DG 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.
Area Character
SN8 1DG is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £305k, 64% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £305k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN8 1DG. 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
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
£ 380,000
4 sales · Mean £ 361,875
Terraced
£ 237,000
7 sales · Mean £ 339,142
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN8 1DG has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. 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 Marlborough0.5 km
- Andrews Quality Meats Ltd0.3 km
- Cook0.7 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill Ltd0.5 km
- Greggs0.5 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Castle & Ball0.4 km
- The Bear Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Dans at The Crown0.3 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, Cafe
22 nearby- ASK Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
- Bite Me Burger Get Plucked0.2 km
- Bunces0.6 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Cardinal Coffee Shop0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Superstore 63310.8 km
- Waitrose0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Buns and Grills Marlborough0.3 km
- Herbies Pizza0.9 km
- Lotus House0.3 km
- MFG Londis0.5 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 Close0.1 km
- Laineys Close0.1 km
- The Common0.2 km
- Baylie Acre0.2 km
- St Martins0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN81DG · Data under Open Government Licence