Holmfield is in Sherston, Malmesbury and in North Wiltshire district. SN16 0SZ is located in the Sherston electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Wiltshire. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holmfield, Sherston, Malmesbury, SN16 0SZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN16 0NN, SN16 0PG, SN16 0NS, SN16 0NL, SN16 0NP, SN16 0LS, SN16 0LG, SN16 0NU, SN16 0NJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN16 0SZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.9% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.1% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 SN16 0SZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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 | 17.1% | 23.8% | 6.7% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 63.6% | 58.6% | -5.0% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.3% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 8.9% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
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 (86.8%) 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 | 58.1% | 60.7% | 2.6% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 26.7% | 26.1% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -7.5% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 10.2% | -1.7% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
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 49.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.6% | 10.6% | -8.0% | 18.2% | -7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 7.3% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 11.3% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 15.9% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 42.5% | 49.2% | 6.7% | 33.8% | 15.4% |
| Other | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.5% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 97.8% | 97.5% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 16.1% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 94% 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 | 93.6% | 94% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| European Union | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.6% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 94.2% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 9.8% | -5.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.1% | 76.7% | 10.4% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42% | 37.2% | 4.8% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holmfield was 33.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.5% higher than the By Brook average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Holmfield has the 18th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in By Brook and the 689th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Holmfield, Malmesbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £1,195,000 | 2021-09-30 | £1,386,858 |
| 1 Holmfield, Malmesbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2019-05-29 | £1,183,990 |
| 3 Holmfield, Malmesbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £499,950 | 2005-08-12 | £886,076 |
| 4 Holmfield, Malmesbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2003-09-12 | £872,414 |
| 3 Holmfield, Malmesbury, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2003-08-08 | £887,719 |
SN16 0SZ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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 0SZ 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 | 97 |
| Retired | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Education | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherston CofE Primary School Knockdown Road , Sherston SN16 0NJ | 3out of 4 | 355 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Luckington Community School Luckington , SN14 6NU | 3out of 4 | 3,305 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 | 3,792 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 Bridge | The Carpenters Arms Inn, Easton Town | 231 yd | |
| Holy Cross Church | Church Street, Sherston | 307 yd | |
| Lucy Tom Interiors | Noble Street, Sherston | 427 yd | |
| The Angel | Angel House, High Street | 454 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rattlebone Inn | Church Street, Sherston | 307 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Sports Field SHERSTON FOOTBALL CLUB SHERSTON FOOTBALL CLUB KNOCKDOWN ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 300 yd |
| Pennymead YEW TREE HOUSE YEW TREE HOUSE CLIFF ROAD | grass pitches | 318 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.