Rawlingswell Lane is in Marlborough and in Kennet district. SN8 1AU is located in the Marlborough East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Devizes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rawlingswell Lane, Marlborough, SN8 1AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN8 1AS, SN8 1AR, SN8 1BU, SN8 1AX, SN8 1AL, SN8 1BX, SN8 1DE, SN8 1AB, SN8 1PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN8 1AU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 48.3% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 47.4% | 51.7% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 SN8 1AU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57.9% 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 | 24.9% | 23.7% | -1.2% | 37.9% | -14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 55.3% | 57.9% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 13.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 8.6% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 9.1% | 7.2% | -1.9% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.4% | 50.2% | -5.2% | 48.4% | 1.8% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 32.7% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -0.9% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 12.5% | 5.1% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 47.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 10.7% | 0.4% | 18.2% | -7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 12.9% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 17.5% | 8.4% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 51.8% | 47.9% | -3.9% | 33.8% | 14.1% |
| Other | 2.8% | 1.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 96.8% | 95.4% | -1.4% | 81.4% | 14.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 88.1% 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 | 88.5% | 88.1% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 4.9% |
| European Union | 6.7% | 3.6% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 3.6% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.8% | 88.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 5.8% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 3.1% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.1% | 0% | -6.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89% | 76.7% | 12.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39.6% | 37.2% | 2.4% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rawlingswell Lane was 51.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 5.7% higher than the Marlborough East average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rawlingswell Lane has the 18th highest crime rate of 51 local areas in Marlborough East and the 643rd highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -40.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Rawlingswell Lane, Marlborough, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2014-12-12 | £308,297 |
| 2 Rawlingswell Lane, Marlborough, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2011-04-08 | £277,923 |
| Bexton Lodge Rawlingswell Lane, Marlborough, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2010-04-01 | £517,690 |
| 7 Rawlingswell Lane, Marlborough, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2008-02-29 | £403,816 |
| Tawnies Rawlingswell Lane, Marlborough, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 1999-10-22 | £667,987 |
SN8 1AU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
SN8 1AU 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SN8 1AU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 109 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School Ducks Meadow , SN8 4BX | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Preshute Church of England Primary School High Street , Manton SN8 4HH | 4out of 4 | 2,372 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School Lockeridge , SN8 4EL | 2out of 4 | 5,046 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Marlborough Granham Hill , SN8 4AX | 4out of 4 | 977 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough College Marlborough College , Bath Road SN8 1PA | - not rated | 1,079 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Zaika Inn Ltd | 7 London Road, Marlborough | 239 yd | |
| Pino's Ristorante Ltd | 13 New Road, Marlborough | 264 yd | |
| Faux Arts | 30 The Parade, Marlborough | 278 yd | |
| The Raj | 47 Kingsbury Street, Marlborough | 331 yd | |
| Franklyns Bistro | 46 Kingsbury Street, Marlborough | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dans at The Crown | The Crown Inn, The Parade | 278 yd | |
| The Lamb Hotel | The Lamb Inn, The Parade | 331 yd | |
| The Green Dragon | Green Dragon, High Street | 432 yd | |
| Marlborough Rugby Football Club Ltd | Clubhouse, Frees Avenue | 485 yd | |
| Marlborough Town Football Club | Elcot Lane, Marlborough | 608 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Road Kebab & Pizza House | 8 New Road, Marlborough | 264 yd | |
| Buns and Grills Marlborough | Ground And Part First Floor, 13 The Parade | 278 yd | |
| Yeung's House | 12 The Parade, Marlborough | 278 yd | |
| Lotus House | 11 The Parade, Marlborough | 278 yd | |
| MFG Londis | Nisaexpress, Bridge Garage, 110 London Road | 356 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | 17-18 High Street, Marlborough | 432 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore 6331 | Tesco Superstore, Salisbury Road | 646 yd | |
| Subway/Budgens | Supermarket, Filling Station | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Fitness Space (Marlborough) ELCOT PARK ELCOT PARK ELCOT LANE | health and fitness suite | 524 yd |
| Marlborough Town Football Club ELCOT LANE | grass pitches | 554 yd |
| Salisbury Road Recreation Ground SAVERNAKE COURT | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Elcot Lane Playing Field BARROW CLOSE | grass pitches | 696 yd |
| Marlborough Golf Club THE COMMON | golf | 863 yd |
| Marlborough Rugby Club CLUBHOUSE CLUBHOUSE FREES AVENUE | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| St Johns School And Community College (Upper & Lower School) (Closed) Orchard Road | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Marlborough College | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool, tennis courts | 1,008 yd |
| St Johns School Marlborough GRANHAM HILL | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,069 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 | 52.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.