SN16 0AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Bartons Close, 0.2km from Malmesbury in Malmesbury. Administratively it sits within Malmesbury ward and the North Wiltshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SN16 0AS is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. By day, the area transitions to a accessible countryside character: higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 59) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 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: Prices average £405k.
Census 2021 statistics for SN16 0AS are sourced from Output Area E00162934 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARTONS CLOSE, SN16 0AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARTONS CLOSE, SN16 0AS.
245
59
£ 52,300 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 40% social renting, SN16 0AS is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN16 0AS. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 405,000
1 sales · Mean £ 405,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN16 0AS 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.
school Local Schools
Malmesbury School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury
Malmesbury Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Abbey News0.5 km
- Hobbs House Bakery0.5 km
- The Cake Tin0.5 km
- The Old Bakehouse0.5 km
- The Wild Food Company0.5 km
- + 1 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Old Bell Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Kings Arms Hotel0.5 km
- Malmesbury Cricket Club0.4 km
- Malmesbury Bowling Club0.8 km
- Malmesbury Victoria Football Club0.3 km
- The Rose and Crown Inn0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Burnham Court Restaurant0.2 km
- Coffee 10.5 km
- Cosy Cone - Abygail's Artisan Gelato0.2 km
- Dyson Restaurants1.0 km
- Jackdaws Coffee House0.6 km
- + 2 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op0.5 km
- Co-operative Group Food Limited0.3 km
- Waitrose1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Delicious0.6 km
- Golden Dish0.3 km
- Istanbul Grill0.7 km
- Malmesbury Pizza & Kebab House0.2 km
- Malmesbury Rendezvous0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Kemble11.4 km
- Chippenham13.8 km
- Stroud19.3 km
Bus Stops
- West Street0.1 km
- West Street0.1 km
- The Triangle0.2 km
- The Triangle0.2 km
- Burnham House0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN160AS · Data under Open Government Licence