SN8 1DJ is a sought-after residential area on Pipers Piece, 0.3km 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 1DJ offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £449k, up 57.7% year-on-year. 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 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00162514 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PIPERS PIECE, SN8 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PIPERS PIECE, SN8 1DJ.
249
52
£ 49,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN8 1DJ 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 1DJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £449k, 64% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £449k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 57.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN8 1DJ. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 438,750
2 sales · Mean £ 438,750
Semi-Detached
£ 348,750
1 sales · Mean £ 348,750
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN8 1DJ has low crime rates — 44 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 Ltd0.4 km
- Cook0.8 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill Ltd0.6 km
- Greggs0.6 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Castle & Ball0.4 km
- The Bear Hotel0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Dans at The Crown0.3 km
- Marlborough Golf Club0.5 km
- Marlborough Rugby Football Club Ltd0.2 km
- Marlborough Town Football Club0.8 km
- Merlins Pool Hall0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- ASK Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
- Bite Me Burger Get Plucked0.3 km
- Bunces0.7 km
- Caffe Nero0.5 km
- Cardinal Coffee Shop0.8 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Superstore 63310.8 km
- Waitrose0.4 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 House0.3 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pewsey9.6 km
- Bedwyn10.3 km
- Hungerford15.2 km
Bus Stops
- Laineys Close0.1 km
- Laineys Close0.1 km
- Baylie Acre0.2 km
- The Common0.2 km
- St Martins0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN81DJ · Data under Open Government Licence