Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

RIDING SCHOOL YARD, SN8 1AE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIDING SCHOOL YARD, SN8 1AE.

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Population

297

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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1/10
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2/10
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8/10
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6/10
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7/10
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4/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SN8 1AE spans multiple life stages — average age 49, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

SN8 1AE is a sought-after residential area on Riding School Yard, 0.1km from Marlborough in Marlborough. Administratively it sits within Marlborough West ward and the Devizes constituency.

For renters and young professionals, SN8 1AE offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, traditional retail areas with professional services and self-employed, often in market towns and higher status areas. The 49 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 45% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 SN8 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00162515 (shared with 291 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 SN8 1AE. The average age is 48.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.4%
Asian / British Asian3.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed4.3%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

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

SN8 1AE has low crime rates — 33 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting46
Anti-social behaviour33
Violence and sexual offences24
Public order19
Drugs7

school Local Schools

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Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School

Good398 pupils0.4 km
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St John's Marlborough

Outstanding1711 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • NISA Marlborough0.4 km
  • Andrews Quality Meats Ltd0.1 km
  • Cook0.4 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill Ltd0.2 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Castle & Ball0.1 km
  • Marlborough Premier Inn0.8 km
  • The Bear Hotel0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Dans at The Crown0.2 km
  • Marlborough Golf Club0.9 km
  • Marlborough Rugby Football Club Ltd0.5 km
  • Marlborough Town Football Club0.9 km
  • Merlins Pool Hall0.2 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • ASK Restaurants Ltd0.2 km
  • Bite Me Burger Get Plucked0.2 km
  • Bunces0.2 km
  • Caffe Nero0.1 km
  • Cardinal Coffee Shop0.4 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Superstore 63310.6 km
  • Waitrose0.1 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Buns and Grills Marlborough0.2 km
  • Herbies Pizza0.8 km
  • Lotus House0.2 km
  • MFG Londis0.3 km
  • New Road Kebab & Pizza House0.2 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pewsey9.1 km
  • Bedwyn10.2 km
  • Hungerford15.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Lloyds Bank0.1 km
  • Ladbrokes0.1 km
  • St Peters School0.2 km
  • Five Alls Court0.3 km
  • Five Alls Court0.3 km