SN15 1AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hill Rise, 0.1km from Greenway Lane in Chippenham (Wiltshire). Administratively it sits within Chippenham Hardenhuish ward and the Chippenham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SN15 1AU is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £244k.
Census 2021 statistics for SN15 1AU are sourced from Output Area E00162781 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILL RISE, SN15 1AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL RISE, SN15 1AU.
401
31
£ 54,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN15 1AU falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 73% of tenure in SN15 1AU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. 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 SN15 1AU. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 222,500
4 sales · Mean £ 228,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN15 1AU has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Paul's Primary School
Hardenhuish School
Sheldon School
Ivy Lane Primary School
Monkton Park Primary School
Redland Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Siemens0.8 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Langley Fish and Burger Bar0.8 km
- Lee's Peking and Cantonese Cuisine0.8 km
- The Spice Heaven1.0 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Cousin Norman's0.9 km
- Mattmer240.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Chippenham Park Bowls Club0.9 km
- The Old Road Tavern1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- La Passione0.9 km
- The ArDe Tree Ltd.0.9 km
- Franco's Deli & Catering0.7 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-operative Stop & Shop0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chippenham1.1 km
- Melksham10.4 km
- Bradford-On-Avon17.0 km
Bus Stops
- Hill Rise0.1 km
- Barrow Green0.1 km
- Co-operative Store0.2 km
- Couzens Close0.3 km
- Couzens Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN151AU · Data under Open Government Licence