Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

HERD STREET, SN8 1DQ House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

228

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN8 1DQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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7/10
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3/10
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3/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 56, SN8 1DQ is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £344k reflects the demand.

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

SN8 1DQ 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 1DQ is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 71% 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 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £344k. 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 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00162513 (shared with 12 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 1DQ. The average age is 55.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.6%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 344,000

1 sales · Mean £ 344,000

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

SN8 1DQ has low crime rates — 40 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.

Shoplifting35
Violence and sexual offences33
Anti-social behaviour24
Public order13
Other theft7

school Local Schools

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Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School

Good398 pupils0.8 km
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St John's Marlborough

Outstanding1711 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • NISA Marlborough0.6 km
  • Andrews Quality Meats Ltd0.4 km
  • Cook0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill Ltd0.5 km
  • Greggs0.5 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Castle & Ball0.4 km
  • The Bear Hotel0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Dans at The Crown0.4 km
  • Marlborough Golf Club0.5 km
  • Marlborough Rugby Football Club Ltd0.1 km
  • Marlborough Town Football Club0.9 km
  • Merlins Pool Hall0.5 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • ASK Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
  • Bite Me Burger Get Plucked0.3 km
  • Bunces0.6 km
  • Caffe Nero0.5 km
  • Cardinal Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Superstore 63310.9 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Buns and Grills Marlborough0.4 km
  • Lotus House0.4 km
  • MFG Londis0.6 km
  • New Road Kebab & Pizza House0.3 km
  • The Charcoal Grill0.5 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pewsey9.6 km
  • Bedwyn10.4 km
  • Hungerford15.3 km

Bus Stops

  • The Common0.1 km
  • Laineys Close0.1 km
  • Laineys Close0.1 km
  • North View Place0.2 km
  • Baylie Acre0.2 km