Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

WEST STREET, SN16 0AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, SN16 0AR.

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Population

245

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Avg Age

59

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Avg Income

£ 52,300 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in SN16 0AR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 58.4% year-on-year.

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

SN16 0AR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on West Street, 0.1km from Malmesbury in Malmesbury. Administratively it sits within Malmesbury ward and the North Wiltshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SN16 0AR is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 59 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £386k, up 58.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for SN16 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00162934 (shared with 9 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 SN16 0AR. The average age is 59.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.3%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Terraced

£ 325,000

15 sales · Mean £ 318,666

Detached

£ 552,000

2 sales · Mean £ 552,000

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

SN16 0AR has low crime rates — 34 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.

Violence and sexual offences32
Anti-social behaviour12
Criminal damage and arson12
Shoplifting12
Public order8

school Local Schools

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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury

Good140 pupils0.5 km
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Malmesbury School

Outstanding1428 pupils0.5 km
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Malmesbury Church of England Primary School

Outstanding426 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Abbey News0.4 km
  • Hobbs House Bakery0.4 km
  • The Cake Tin0.4 km
  • The Old Bakehouse0.4 km
  • The Wild Food Company0.4 km
  • + 1 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Old Bell Hotel0.3 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Kings Arms Hotel0.4 km
  • Malmesbury Cricket Club0.4 km
  • Malmesbury Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Malmesbury Victoria Football Club0.3 km
  • The Rose and Crown Inn0.6 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Burnham Court Restaurant0.2 km
  • Coffee 10.4 km
  • Cosy Cone - Abygail's Artisan Gelato0.1 km
  • Jackdaws Coffee House0.5 km
  • The Birdcage0.4 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op0.4 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Limited0.3 km
  • Waitrose0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Delicious0.5 km
  • Golden Dish0.2 km
  • Istanbul Grill0.6 km
  • Malmesbury Pizza & Kebab House0.1 km
  • Malmesbury Rendezvous0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Kemble11.5 km
  • Chippenham13.8 km
  • Stroud19.4 km

Bus Stops

  • West Street0.0 km
  • West Street0.1 km
  • The Triangle0.1 km
  • The Triangle0.1 km
  • Burnham House0.3 km