SN14 0DT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Palmer Street, 0.3km from Lowden in Chippenham (Wiltshire). Administratively it sits within Chippenham Sheldon ward and the Chippenham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SN14 0DT is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k.
Census 2021 statistics for SN14 0DT are sourced from Output Area E00162762 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PALMER STREET, SN14 0DT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PALMER STREET, SN14 0DT.
282
42
£ 45,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SN14 0DT has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN14 0DT. The average age is 42.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 255,000
4 sales · Mean £ 251,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN14 0DT has low crime rates — 29 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Ivy Lane Primary School
Redland Primary School
Frogwell Primary School
St Peter's CofE Academy
Queen's Crescent School
Sheldon School
Hardenhuish School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Luxmy Enterprises (Morrisons/Greggs)0.6 km
- GlamoRose Cakes Chippenham0.9 km
- Grape Tree0.9 km
- Holland and Barrett0.9 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Chippenham Sports Club1.0 km
- Rowden Arms0.7 km
- The Gladstone Arms0.9 km
- E11evn0.8 km
- Fortune Inn0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- LIDL Great Britain Ltd.1.0 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Tesco Stores 57580.9 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Lee's Fish & Chips (Redland) Ltd0.9 km
- Buckles1.0 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Lucky Eat Chinese0.8 km
- Platts0.2 km
- + 14 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Cafe 3:160.6 km
- Coq Restaurant1.0 km
- Akash Tandoori0.8 km
- Boswells Cafe0.9 km
- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- + 21 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Angel Hotel0.9 km
- Pines Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chippenham1.0 km
- Melksham8.7 km
- Bradford-On-Avon15.2 km
Bus Stops
- Sheldon Road0.1 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Loyalty Street0.3 km
- Goldney Avenue0.3 km
- Goldney Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN140DT · Data under Open Government Licence