SN6 6BS is a sought-after residential area on Bishopsfield, 0.4km from Culverhay in Cricklade. Administratively it sits within Cricklade & Latton ward and the North Wiltshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SN6, SN6 6BS offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 90% 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 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £329k. 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 SN6 6BS are sourced from Output Area E00162870 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BISHOPSFIELD, SN6 6BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BISHOPSFIELD, SN6 6BS.
325
47
£ 50,800 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN6 6BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SN6 6BS combines high owner-occupation (90%), strong property values (£329k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN6 6BS. The average age is 46.9. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 300,000
5 sales · Mean £ 285,000
Terraced
£ 275,000
1 sales · Mean £ 275,000
Detached
£ 250,000
1 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN6 6BS has low crime rates — 21 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
St Sampson's Church of England Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- James Butchers0.7 km
- M Hart & Son0.6 km
- C & R Grocers0.6 km
- Cricklade Store0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Cricklade Club0.6 km
- Cricklade Bowls Club0.3 km
- Old Bear0.6 km
- Red Lion0.8 km
- The Vale Hotel0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Cricklade Leisure Centre Cafe0.3 km
- Jicsaw0.6 km
- Kavali0.7 km
- The Barista0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Cricklade Kebab Shop0.6 km
- The Harbour Fish and Chips0.6 km
- Chutney0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- White Hart Hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Express0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Swindon9.9 km
- Kemble11.7 km
Bus Stops
- Bishopsfield0.1 km
- Bishopsfield0.1 km
- Pauls Croft0.5 km
- Turning Circle0.5 km
- Pauls Croft0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: SN66BS · Data under Open Government Licence