SN11 8AR is a safe, established residential area on Oxford Road, 0.5km from Calne Marsh in Calne. Administratively it sits within Calne Chilvester & Abberd ward and the North Wiltshire constituency.
For families considering a move, SN11 8AR represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 35 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £367k, up 40.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SN11 8AR are sourced from Output Area E00184225 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OXFORD ROAD, SN11 8AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OXFORD ROAD, SN11 8AR.
212
35
£ 47,100 /yr
53%
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.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 35, SN11 8AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £367k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 40.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN11 8AR. The average age is 35.4. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 421,500
2 sales · Mean £ 421,500
Detached
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN11 8AR has low crime rates — 26 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
Marden Vale CofE Academy
Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School
Priestley Primary School
Fynamore Primary School
The Springfields Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Calne Food Bank0.8 km
- Eco Creations0.8 km
- Esso Pippin0.7 km
- McColls0.8 km
- New Beginnings0.9 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Heritage B&B1.0 km
- Lansdowne Strand Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Calne Liberal Club0.8 km
- The Wheatsheaf0.9 km
- Bug and Spider0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- Blackberry Foods0.8 km
- Buns and Grills0.8 km
- Costa Coffee0.8 km
- Fay's Bistro0.9 km
- Infusions Tea Rooms0.9 km
- + 4 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Sainsburys0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Ajmer Spice0.4 km
- Calne Community Hub0.9 km
- Calne Kebab & Pizza0.4 km
- Dolphin Fish Bar0.8 km
- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chippenham8.6 km
- Melksham12.6 km
- Pewsey19.2 km
Bus Stops
- Woodhill Rise0.1 km
- Woodhill Rise0.1 km
- St Nicholas Close0.2 km
- St Nicholas Close0.2 km
- Hungerford Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN118AR · Data under Open Government Licence