Anchor Road is in Calne and in North Wiltshire district. SN11 8DZ is located in the Calne Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Wiltshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Anchor Road, Calne, SN11 8DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN11 8EH, SN11 8HQ, SN11 8DY, SN11 8HG, SN11 8EJ, SN11 8HR, SN11 8EA, SN11 8DX, SN11 8LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN11 8DZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% | 50.5% | -5.0% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 44.5% | 49.5% | 5.0% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SN11 8DZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 25.8% | 27.8% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.8% | 56.1% | 5.3% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 1.3% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.6% | 8.7% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.8% | 43.8% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 39.5% | 9.3% | 33.6% | 5.9% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 10.1% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 4.7% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 26.3% | 14.5% | -11.8% | 18.2% | -3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.6% | 10.5% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.6% | 23.7% | 5.1% | 13.4% | 10.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 14% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 28.5% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 3.4% | 3.5% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.8% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 97% | 96.4% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 15.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 92.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 92.7% | -2.0% | 83.2% | 9.5% |
| European Union | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 92.4% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.7% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80% | 76.7% | 3.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 48.4% | 37.2% | 11.2% |
| Christian | 46.5% | 46.2% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Anchor Road was 10.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 88.0% lower than the Calne Central average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Anchor Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Calne Central and the 122nd lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -54.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 61% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Anchor Road, Calne, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £349,950 | 2024-09-02 | £360,150 |
| 33 Anchor Road, Calne, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-07-08 | £156,334 |
| 25 Anchor Road, Calne, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2011-02-24 | £327,680 |
| 33 Anchor Road, Calne, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £84,000 | 2009-12-08 | £143,595 |
| 25 Anchor Road, Calne, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £178,000 | 2004-07-23 | £332,587 |
SN11 8DZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SN11 8DZ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priestley Primary School Prince Charles Drive , SN11 8TG | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy Quemerford , SN11 0AR | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Marden Vale CofE Academy William Street , SN11 9BD | 1out of 4 | 1,142 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School Duncan Street , SN11 9BX | 2out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fynamore Primary School School Road , SN11 9UG | 3out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsbury Green Academy White Horse Way , SN11 8YH | 2out of 4 | 563 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's School (Snr) and St Margaret's School (Prep) 63 Curzon Street , SN11 0DF | - not rated | 909 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Springfields Academy Curzon Street , SN11 0DS | 2out of 4 | 1,282 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Divine on the Green | The King George, New Road | 459 yd | |
| Sampaguita | 4 St Marys Courtyard, Church Street | 516 yd | |
| Fay's Bistro | Unit 3, Beach Terrace | 654 yd | |
| Antica Roma | 2 High Street, Calne | 703 yd | |
| Splash Cafe | Calne Community Campus, White Horse Way | 735 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Road Inn | London Road Inn, 85 London Road | 371 yd | |
| The Talbot Inn | Quemerford, Calne | 787 yd | |
| Calne Liberal Club | Oxford Road, Calne | 799 yd | |
| The Wheatsheaf | Curzon Street, Calne | 825 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jade House | 34 Church Street, Calne | 446 yd | |
| Wongs House | 27B Church Street, Calne | 502 yd | |
| Calne Community Hub | 20 Church Street, Calne | 572 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 23 High Street, Calne | 725 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 87 The Pippin, Calne | 731 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express | Asda, 127 London Road | 477 yd | |
| Sainsburys | The Pippin, Calne | 547 yd | |
| Iceland | 17 Phelps Parade, Calne | 757 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Calne Recreation Club ANCHOR ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 272 yd |
| Priestley Primary School PRINCE CHARLES DRIVE | grass pitches | 312 yd |
| Holy Trinity Church Of England Academy QUEMERFORD | grass pitches | 653 yd |
| Calne Leisure Centre WHITE HORSE WAY | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 733 yd |
| The John Bentley School | grass pitches | 921 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.