The Common Marlborough, Wiltshire
10 addresses across 1 postcode (SN8), about 170 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 18500570.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £746,296 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (C: 1, D: 1, E: 1).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Wiltshire costs £2,572 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Pewsey, about 9.6 km (5.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Priory Gardens, is about 560 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 5.0 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 162 to 164 m above sea level.
- Noise: 7 of its 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Kennet And Avon Medical Partnership, about 740 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 230 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 71% of households owned their home and 48% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 19 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £746,296 | £746,296 | £746,296 |
| 2023 | 1 | £2,600,000 | £2,600,000 | £2,600,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £415,000 | £415,000 | £415,000 |
| 2012 | 2 | £992,500 | £435,000 | £1,550,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2024 | KINGSBURY HOUSE, 1 SN8 1DL | Other | £803,704 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Nov 2024 | HIGHFIELD HOUSE, 2 SN8 1DL | Semi-detached | £746,296 | |
| 30 Jan 2023 | THORN HANGER SN8 1DL | Detached | £2,600,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2018 | BROWN SHERRY SN8 1DL | Detached | £415,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2012 | THORN HANGER SN8 1DL | Detached | £1,550,000 | |
| 1 Nov 2012 | BROWN SHERRY SN8 1DL | Detached | £435,000 |
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 360 m². Most common: House, detached (2); House, semi-detached (1). Built: before 1900 (2); 1950-1966 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
Council tax
What each band costs in Wiltshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,572 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,715 | £2,000 | £2,286 | £2,572 | £3,143 | £3,715 | £4,286 | £5,144 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (21% of about 670 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- 1-4 KINGSBURY SQUARE, grade II
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- 10 The Green, Marlborough, permissioned (410 m (0.3 miles))
- Bridge Garage, London Road, Marlborough, permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Old Yard, London Road, Marlborough, permissioned (870 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 162 m and 164 m above sea level (163 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN8 1DL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Pewsey 209,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.6 km (5.9 miles) |
| Bedwyn 100,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 10.5 km (6.5 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest The Common Marlborough | 30 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bungalows Ramsbury | 8.6 km (5.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Shell Recharge Charging Station | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Southampton Airport SOU | 58.9 km (37 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | Bristol Airport BRS | 68.7 km (43 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Kennet And Avon Medical Partnership | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Marlborough Dental Studio | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Savernake Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 15.8 km (9.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barclays ATM | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Priory Gardens 8,780 m² | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Cooper's Meadow 1.1 ha | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 180 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | Unnamed 2.1 ha | 890 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,990 m² | 220 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 2.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Earthworks on Marlborough Common, a scheduled monument, 50 m west. 262 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 10 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Earthworks on Marlborough Common | Scheduled monument | 50 m west |
| 10 and 11, Kingsbury Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 270 m south |
| 1, the Green | Listed building, Grade II* | 290 m south-east |
| 43, Kingsbury Street | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m south |
| Parish Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade I | 340 m south-east |
| Dam of King's fishpond | Scheduled monument | 560 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Marlborough College | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 940 m (0.6 miles) south |
| Bell barrow and adjacent bowl barrow on Marlborough Common, 120m east of Wootton Bassett Road | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Poulton Spinney | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north-east |
| Postern Hill | Hill | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Barton Copse | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Granham Hill | Hill | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Mill Stream | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Clatford Bottom | Valley | 3.1 km (1.9 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 5.0 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 3 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 10 |
7 of the street's 10 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wiltshire: see them on the Wiltshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 2–11 | 820 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St John's Marlborough | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Preshute Church of England Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | Good (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Skin Investment Clinic Wiltshire SN8 1AL | Retailers - other | 290 m | Exempt | |
| Costa Ltd SN8 1HN | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 4 Good | 18 Dec 2024 |
| Franklyns Bistro SN8 1JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 19 Jul 2024 |
| The Raj SN8 1JE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 m | 5 Very good | 5 Dec 2024 |
| Pino's Ristorante Ltd SN8 1AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 18 Apr 2024 |
| Andrews Quality Meats SN8 1AA | Retailers - other | 390 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| The Bear Hotel SN8 1AA | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Seasalt Ltd SN8 1AA | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Marlborough Golf Club SN8 1DU | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Amavi Mediterranean Brasserie SN8 1NE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Lamb Inn SN8 1NE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Gail's Marlborough SN8 1LU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 20 Feb 2026 |
| Majestic Wine Warehouse SN8 1AH | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Dans at The Crown SN8 1NE | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 30 Jul 2026 |
| The Green Dragon SN8 1AA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 12 Feb 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 4 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near The Common (6); On or near Chiminage Close (5); On or near Lainey'S Close (3); On or near St John'S Close (1); On or near Kingsbury Street (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 7% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 71% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 51% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 21% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 49% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 44% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 44% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 40% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 15% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 42% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 48% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- SN8 1DL: 10 addresses of 14 in the postcode
Nearby streets
St David's Way · North View Place · Chiminage Close · Lainey's Close · Lawrence Acre · Clarendon Court · Herd Street · Francklyn Acre · Cross Lane · Baylie Acre · St John's Close · Kingsbury Street
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.