SN16 encompasses Malmesbury and surrounding areas in Wiltshire, where property price growth has averaged 2.6% annually over five years, trailing the national pace. Rental growth outpaces capital appreciation at 5.4% annually, suggesting landlord investment activity exceeds owner-occupier demand. Population expansion remains minimal at 0.4% over five years, with the district scoring 41.6 out of 100 on trajectory metrics and ranking in the 10th percentile nationally. The postcode is classified in a latent gentrification stage, indicating limited current regeneration momentum. These metrics reflect a stable but modest-growth market characterised by rental rather than sales-led dynamics.
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- 1Property prices up 2.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.4% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.4% per year
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What's changing in Malmesbury · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 1.4 points this month to 43/100, driven mainly by safety.
2 planning applications submitted in SN16 over the last six months, 2 demolition.
- Compliance with condition 3 (sample materials) 4 (sample stone walling panel) 9 (external lighting) of permission 25/04019/FUL Erection of stables for private use with associated works. Demolition of stablesJun 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Compliance with condition 10 (waterbody protection plan) of permission 25/04019/FUL - Erection of stables for private use with associated works. Demolition of stablesMar 2026 · Awaiting decision
Malmesbury (SN16) common questions
Is Malmesbury up and coming?
Malmesbury (SN16) has a trajectory score of 43/100 (Average), placing it in the top 85% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 1.9 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Malmesbury safe?
Malmesbury has a safety score of 71/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Malmesbury?
The average property price in Malmesbury (SN16) is £321k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Malmesbury?
The median monthly rent in Malmesbury (SN16) is £1,242 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Malmesbury?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Redditch (B96), Bromsgrove (B61), Redditch (B97), Bromsgrove (B60), Worcester (WR7). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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