SN8 1BQ is a sought-after residential area on Tin Pit, 0.5km from Marlborough in Marlborough. Administratively it sits within Marlborough East ward and the Devizes constituency.
For serious buyers, SN8 1BQ is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k.
Census 2021 statistics for SN8 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00162500 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
TIN PIT, SN8 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TIN PIT, SN8 1BQ.
323
50
£ 49,800 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN8 1BQ 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. SN8 1BQ spans multiple life stages — average age 50, moderate ownership and renting. £300k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN8 1BQ. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 196,750
6 sales · Mean £ 214,416
Detached
£ 395,000
1 sales · Mean £ 395,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN8 1BQ has low crime rates — 20 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
Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School
St John's Marlborough
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
14 nearby- NISA Marlborough0.6 km
- Andrews Quality Meats Ltd0.6 km
- Edinburgh Woollen Mill Ltd0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Holland & Barrett0.8 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Castle & Ball0.7 km
- The Bear Hotel0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Dans at The Crown0.5 km
- Marlborough Golf Club0.7 km
- Marlborough Rugby Football Club Ltd0.5 km
- Marlborough Town Football Club0.6 km
- Merlins Pool Hall0.8 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- ASK Restaurants Ltd0.9 km
- Bite Me Burger Get Plucked0.5 km
- Bunces0.9 km
- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- Costa Ltd0.6 km
- + 15 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco Superstore 63310.8 km
- Waitrose0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Buns and Grills Marlborough0.5 km
- Herbies Pizza0.8 km
- Lotus House0.5 km
- MFG Londis0.5 km
- New Road Kebab & Pizza House0.5 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pewsey9.8 km
- Bedwyn10.0 km
- Hungerford14.9 km
Bus Stops
- St Martins0.2 km
- St Martins0.2 km
- Laineys Close0.3 km
- Laineys Close0.3 km
- Baylie Acre0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SN81BQ · Data under Open Government Licence