Castle Road is in Great Bedwyn, Marlborough and in Kennet district. SN8 3LS is located in the Pewsey Vale East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Devizes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Road, Great Bedwyn, Marlborough, SN8 3LS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN8 3YR, SN8 3LU, SN8 3PA, SN8 3LR, SN8 3NP, SN8 3NZ, SN8 3LT, SN8 3NY, SN8 3PW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN8 3LS has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 54.3% | 50% | -4.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 45.7% | 50% | 4.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 3LS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.7% 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 | 27.9% | 21.8% | -6.1% | 37.9% | -16.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.2% | 52.7% | 1.5% | 44.2% | 8.5% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 15% | 7.1% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 12.1% | 8.6% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
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 | 40.9% | 41% | 0.1% | 48.4% | -7.4% |
| Good health | 32.7% | 33.8% | 1.1% | 33.6% | 0.2% |
| Fair health | 15.7% | 16.5% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 3.8% |
| Bad health | 8.3% | 6.4% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 35.3% | 24.8% | -10.5% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.8% | 13.8% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 10.6% | -0.1% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 2.8% | -4.2% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 12.8% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 29.8% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -4.0% |
| Other | 4.7% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.2% | 98.9% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 93.6% 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 | 96.5% | 93.6% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 10.4% |
| European Union | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 94% | -2.5% | 83.2% | 10.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 29.3% | 13.5% | 15.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.6% | 37.2% | 0.4% |
| Christian | 56.8% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Road was 27.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.2% lower than the Ludgershall North & Rural average. The most reported crime type was Public order.
Castle Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 49 local areas in Ludgershall North & Rural and the 545th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -44.0%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Castle Road, Marlborough, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £520,000 | 2024-08-12 | £549,124 |
| 6 Castle Road, Marlborough, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2023-03-01 | £278,894 |
| 31 Castle Road, Marlborough, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2022-12-21 | £329,955 |
| 38 Castle Road, Marlborough, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-06-24 | £445,958 |
| 32 Castle Road, Marlborough, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £344,950 | 2021-01-08 | £410,692 |
SN8 3LS 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.
SN8 3LS 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 3LS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 77 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bedwyn Church of England School Farm Lane , Great Bedwyn SN8 3TR | 4out of 4 | 375 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Katharine's CofE Primary School Savernake Forest , SN8 3BG | 3out of 4 | 2,991 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shalbourne CofE Primary School Shalbourne , SN8 3QH | 3out of 4 | 4,359 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendys Community Cafe | Great Bedwyn Bowls Club, Farm Lane | 115 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Tuns Inn | High Street, Great Bedwyn | 299 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 | 64.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.