SN8 1DS is a sought-after residential area located 0.1km from Marlborough in Marlborough. Administratively it sits within Marlborough West ward and the Devizes constituency.
For renters and young professionals, SN8 1DS offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a market squares character: traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. At 49 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DS are sourced from Output Area E00162515 (shared with 291 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SN8 1DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN8 1DS.
297
49
£ 49,800 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates SN8 1DS — age 49, 31% ownership, 45% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN8 1DS. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN8 1DS has low crime rates — 28 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.
school Local Schools
Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School
St John's Marlborough
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- NISA Marlborough0.2 km
- Andrews Quality Meats Ltd0.2 km
- Cook0.6 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill Ltd0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Castle & Ball0.3 km
- Marlborough Premier Inn0.8 km
- The Bear Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Dans at The Crown0.0 km
- Marlborough Golf Club0.9 km
- Marlborough Rugby Football Club Ltd0.5 km
- Marlborough Town Football Club0.7 km
- Merlins Pool Hall0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
22 nearby- ASK Restaurants Ltd0.5 km
- Bite Me Burger Get Plucked0.2 km
- Bunces0.5 km
- Caffe Nero0.3 km
- Cardinal Coffee Shop0.6 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Superstore 63310.5 km
- Waitrose0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Buns and Grills Marlborough0.0 km
- Herbies Pizza0.7 km
- Lotus House0.0 km
- MFG Londis0.2 km
- New Road Kebab & Pizza House0.1 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pewsey9.3 km
- Bedwyn10.1 km
- Hungerford15.1 km
Bus Stops
- St Peters School0.0 km
- Five Alls Court0.1 km
- Five Alls Court0.1 km
- Lloyds Bank0.2 km
- St Martins0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN81DS · Data under Open Government Licence