Postcode report
Is SN16 1BT a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About SN16 1BT: area rating, property, schools and local change
SN16 1BT is a postcode in Royal Wootton Bassett South & West, Wiltshire, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SN16 1BT, then scores the surrounding small area 71/100 - top 17% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SN16 1BT are health and housing, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SN16 1BT is based on Wiltshire 007 Census 2021. It covers 13,991 residents, 183 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 38, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 71% owner-occupied, 21% privately rented, 8% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
Families checking schools near SN16 1BT can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 5 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SN16 1BT by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SN16 1BT is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 4 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SN16 1BT
Is SN16 1BT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 71/100 (top 17% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SN16 1BT?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SN16 1BT?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SN16 1BT?
LocaleIQ matched SN16 1BT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around SN16 1BT?
LocaleIQ currently shows 4 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.