swindon SN16 Postcodes
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Swindon (SN16)
The SN16 postcode area is located in the Swindon postcode town region, within the county of Wiltshire, and contains a total of 662 individual postcodes.
There are 60 electoral wards in the SN16 postcode area, including Calne, Chippenham, Corsham, Devizes, Faringdon, Malmesbury, Marlborough, Melksham, Pewsey, Swindon which come under the local authority of the Wiltshire Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 38% of people in SN16 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of SN16 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The SN16 postcode is located in South Gloucestershire, England. The central part of the postcode district is approximately 8 miles north of Bristol city centre, and it includes the town of Malmesbury as well as some smaller villages.
The area includes the Cotswold hills, parts of the Thames-Severn and Cotswold Water Park and provides access to the M4 motorway making it a popular stop-off point for those travelling to the Cotswolds.
SN16 has a variety of schools both primary and secondary, including St Aldhem's Primary School, Ashcroft CoE Primary School, Malmesbury Primary School, Southrop Primary School, Malmesbury CofE Primary School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury School, Stroud High School, Marling School and Stroud Sixth Form.
The district has a variety of shops and services, with supermarkets such as Sainsburys, Tesco, Asda, Morrison's, Waitrose and Co-Op in Malmesbury, while larger outlets can be found in nearby Cirencester, Swindon and Cheltenham. Other local amenities include a cinema, library, leisure centre, banks and pubs. There are plenty of places of historic interest, such as the Malmesbury Abbey, Abbey House Gardens, and St Aldhelm's Roman Catholic Church.
The location is popular for its convenient access to the beautiful Cotswolds, as well as the nearby cities of Bristol, Gloucester and Bath. It is also well connected to other towns in the region via regular train services from Kemble, Swindon and Chippenham.
Popular destinations for days out nearby include Westonbirt Arboretum, Bowood House and Garden, and Longleat Safari Park, while for outdoor pursuits there are plenty of courses for fishing, golf and tennis.
SN16 is an area of mixed urban and rural environments, providing plenty of opportunity to live and socialise in either setting, and it is highly sought-after by those looking for a quiet place to raise a family. The idyllic villages and surrounding countryside make for an attractive place to call home, or an ideal spot for a weekend getaway.
Demographics
Wiltshire
SN16 is located in the county of Wiltshire, in England.
Wiltshire has a total population of 706,300, making it the 34th largest county in the UK.
Wiltshire has a total area of 1346 square miles, and a population density of 202 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | SN16 |
| Postal Town | Swindon |
| MSOA Name | Wiltshire 002 |
| LSOA Name | Wiltshire 002D |
| County | Wiltshire |
| Region | Wiltshire |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Area Classification | Largely Rural (rural including hub towns 50-79%) |
SN16 Electoral Wards
The postal region of SN16, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Chris H
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 38% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.