SN9 5BU is a sought-after residential area on Rowan Close, 0.4km from Knowle in Pewsey. Administratively it sits within Pewsey ward and the Devizes constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SN9, SN9 5BU offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. 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. 88% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k. 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 SN9 5BU are sourced from Output Area E00162541 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROWAN CLOSE, SN9 5BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROWAN CLOSE, SN9 5BU.
245
56
£ 49,000 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SN9 5BU is a settled retirement community — average age 56, 88% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £335k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN9 5BU. The average age is 56.1. 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 of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 335,000
1 sales · Mean £ 335,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
SN9 5BU has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pewsey Primary School
Pewsey Vale School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Best One Stores0.8 km
- Marshalls Bakery Ltd0.5 km
- Martins0.4 km
- Pewsey Service Station1.0 km
- Spar0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Circles B&B0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Coopers Arms0.4 km
- The Crown Inn0.7 km
- The Moonrakers Inn0.4 km
- The Royal Oak0.5 km
- The Shed Alehouse Ltd0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Little Lunchbox Cafe0.5 km
- Pewsey Vale Craft and Tea Room0.5 km
- Snoopers Bazaar0.5 km
- Tale Of Spice0.5 km
- The Waterfront Bar And Bistro0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Dragon Inn0.5 km
- Pewsey Kebab & Pizza House0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pewsey0.8 km
- Bedwyn12.0 km
- Hungerford19.2 km
Bus Stops
- Holly Close0.1 km
- Holly Close0.1 km
- Walnut Close0.2 km
- Moonrakers0.3 km
- Eastfield House0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SN95BU · Data under Open Government Licence