Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

BLOWHORN STREET, SN8 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BLOWHORN STREET, SN8 1BT.

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Population

285

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 49,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: SN8 1BT represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 46% of tenure in SN8 1BT — 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.

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

SN8 1BT is a safe, established residential area on Blowhorn Street, 0.3km from Marlborough in Marlborough. Administratively it sits within Marlborough East ward and the Devizes constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SN8 1BT is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Outside of residential hours, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for SN8 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00162503 (shared with 7 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 1BT. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.9%
Asian / British Asian4.6%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

SN8 1BT has low crime rates — 39 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting35
Violence and sexual offences31
Anti-social behaviour24
Public order15
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School

Good398 pupils0.8 km
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St John's Marlborough

Outstanding1711 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • NISA Marlborough0.5 km
  • Andrews Quality Meats Ltd0.4 km
  • Cook0.8 km
  • Edinburgh Woollen Mill Ltd0.6 km
  • Greggs0.6 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Castle & Ball0.5 km
  • The Bear Hotel0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

9 nearby
  • Dans at The Crown0.3 km
  • Marlborough Golf Club0.6 km
  • Marlborough Rugby Football Club Ltd0.2 km
  • Marlborough Town Football Club0.8 km
  • Merlins Pool Hall0.6 km
  • + 4 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

22 nearby
  • ASK Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
  • Bite Me Burger Get Plucked0.3 km
  • Bunces0.7 km
  • Caffe Nero0.6 km
  • Cardinal Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • + 17 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Superstore 63310.8 km
  • Waitrose0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Buns and Grills Marlborough0.3 km
  • Herbies Pizza0.9 km
  • Lotus House0.3 km
  • MFG Londis0.5 km
  • New Road Kebab & Pizza House0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Pewsey9.6 km
  • Bedwyn10.2 km
  • Hungerford15.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Laineys Close0.1 km
  • Laineys Close0.1 km
  • St Martins0.2 km
  • St Martins0.2 km
  • Baylie Acre0.2 km