Cowbridge Crescent is in Malmesbury and in North Wiltshire district. SN16 9LY 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 Cowbridge Crescent, Malmesbury, SN16 9LY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN16 9GG, SN16 9FU, SN16 9FH, SN16 9FQ, SN16 9FN, SN16 9FJ, SN16 9FL, SN16 9LZ, SN16 9LJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN16 9LY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 50.4% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 51.7% | 49.6% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 | 31.2% | 39.4% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.6% | 37.6% | -12.0% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 11% | 15.2% | 4.2% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.5% | -0.3% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (87.5%) 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 | 51% | 51.5% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 32.5% | 36% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 9% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 9LY this area, 9.2% 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 43.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.1% | 9.2% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -9.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.5% | 9.8% | 1.3% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 14.1% | -2.6% | 13.4% | 0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 20.6% | 9.6% | 16.9% | 3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 41.6% | 43.3% | 1.7% | 33.8% | 9.5% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.8% | -1.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 97.3% | 94.3% | -3.0% | 81.4% | 12.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95% | 89.6% | -5.4% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 4% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.3% | 89.6% | -4.7% | 83.2% | 6.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 5.2% | 4.3% | 9.8% | -4.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 3% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 50.7% | 37.2% | 13.5% |
| Christian | 41% | 46.2% | -5.2% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowbridge Crescent was 23.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.3% lower than the By Brook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cowbridge Crescent has the 17th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in By Brook and the 439th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.7%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Cowbridge Crescent, Malmesbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £337,000 | 2025-08-08 | £340,659 |
| 14 Cowbridge Crescent, Malmesbury, Wiltshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £191,000 | 2024-08-15 | £191,782 |
| 22 Cowbridge Crescent, Malmesbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2023-03-10 | £301,789 |
| 26 Cowbridge Crescent, Malmesbury, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £279,950 | 2023-03-03 | £291,330 |
| 16 Cowbridge Crescent, Malmesbury, Wiltshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2022-12-20 | £172,538 |
SN16 9LY area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 170 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Information and communication | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury Holloway Hill , SN16 9BB | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Malmesbury Church of England Primary School Tetbury Hill , SN16 9JR | 4out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School The Street , Lea SN16 9PG | 3out of 4 | 2,101 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy Dauntsey Road , Great Somerford SN15 5HS | 3out of 4 | 4,970 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury School Corn Gastons , SN16 0DF | 4out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malmesbury Bowling Club | Baskerville, Malmesbury | 872 yd | |
| The Rose and Crown Inn | High Street, Malmesbury | 1,019 yd | |
| The Smoking Dog | The Smoking Dog, 62 High Street | 1,024 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Grill | 49 High Street, Malmesbury | 1,058 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Malmesbury, Wiltshire | 713 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% |
| Median download speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 5.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 91.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.