Brook Hill is in Sherston, Malmesbury and in North Wiltshire district. SN16 0NQ is located in the Sherston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Wiltshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brook Hill, Sherston, Malmesbury, SN16 0NQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN16 0LW, SN16 0NF, SN16 0LN, SN16 0LQ, SN16 0LH, SN16 0LJ, SN16 0LL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN16 0NQ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51% | 50.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | -0.2% |
| Male | 49% | 49.2% | 0.2% | 49.0% | 0.2% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 24% | 28.1% | 4.1% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 59.2% | 49.6% | -9.6% | 44.2% | 5.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.1% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 10.2% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 6% | 8.2% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 61.5% | 58.9% | -2.6% | 48.4% | 10.5% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 28.5% | -1.6% | 33.6% | -5.1% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 8.6% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around SN16 0NQ this area, 5.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 51.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.9% | 5.9% | -5.0% | 18.2% | -12.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 3.4% | 4.3% | 0.9% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 16.2% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 2.8% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 15.4% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 55.1% | 51.8% | -3.3% | 33.8% | 18.0% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.6% | 1.0% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| White | 100% | 98.3% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 92.1% 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 | 94.3% | 92.1% | -2.2% | 83.2% | 8.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 4.6% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.1% | 92.4% | -0.7% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 2% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 1.3% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 91.1% | 76.7% | 14.4% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.7% | 37.2% | 4.5% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brook Hill was 51.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.3% higher than the By Brook average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Brook Hill has the 8th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in By Brook and the 636th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.3%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Cottage Brook Hill, Malmesbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2024-12-10 | £494,812 |
| 13 Brook Hill, Malmesbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2021-12-16 | £792,333 |
| Pear Tree Cottage Brook Hill, Malmesbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2015-09-07 | £700,110 |
| Avondale Brook Hill, Malmesbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £566,000 | 2012-07-17 | £931,369 |
| Apple Cottage Brook Hill, Malmesbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2012-01-31 | £341,889 |
SN16 0NQ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% 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.
SN16 0NQ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 79 |
| Retired | 75 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Education | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 22 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Information and communication | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherston CofE Primary School Knockdown Road , Sherston SN16 0NJ | 3out of 4 | 362 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luckington Community School Luckington , SN14 6NU | 3out of 4 | 2,721 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westonbirt School Westonbirt , Tetbury GL8 8QG | - not rated | 4,456 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Angel | Angel House, High Street | 230 yd | |
| Lucy Tom Interiors | Noble Street, Sherston | 376 yd | |
| Holy Cross Church | Church Street, Sherston | 463 yd | |
| The Bridge | The Carpenters Arms Inn, Easton Town | 728 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlebone Inn | Church Street, Sherston | 463 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pennymead YEW TREE HOUSE YEW TREE HOUSE CLIFF ROAD | grass pitches | 348 yd |
| The Sports Field SHERSTON FOOTBALL CLUB SHERSTON FOOTBALL CLUB KNOCKDOWN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 760 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 61.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.