Postcode Analysis Wiltshire, South West

BARROW GREEN, SN15 1BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARROW GREEN, SN15 1BD.

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Population

401

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 54,400 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SN15 1BD 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.

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7/10
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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

SN15 1BD has a significant social housing presence — 73% 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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SN15 1BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barrow Green, 0.2km from Greenway Lane in Chippenham (Wiltshire). Administratively it sits within Chippenham Hardenhuish ward and the Chippenham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, SN15 1BD is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. An average age of 31 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 £227k.

Census 2021 statistics for SN15 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00162781 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN15 1BD. 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

White / British87.4%
Asian / British Asian3.0%
Black / African / Caribbean4.0%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Terraced

£ 189,250

2 sales · Mean £ 189,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SN15 1BD 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.

Violence and sexual offences48
Anti-social behaviour20
Public order9
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary4

school Local Schools

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St Paul's Primary School

Good157 pupils0.5 km
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Hardenhuish School

Good1551 pupils1.2 km
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Monkton Park Primary School

Good258 pupils1.4 km
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Ivy Lane Primary School

Good399 pupils1.4 km
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Sheldon School

Good1619 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge Limited0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Franco's Deli & Catering0.7 km
  • Bunk House1.0 km
  • Cousin Norman's1.0 km
  • La Passione0.9 km
  • Steamers t/a Hearty Hare Cafe1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Stop & Shop0.3 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Charlies Fast Food Co.0.5 km
  • Siemens0.8 km
  • Greggs0.9 km
  • Langley Fish and Burger Bar0.8 km
  • Lee's Peking and Cantonese Cuisine0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Cousin Norman's0.9 km
  • Mattmer240.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Chippenham Park Bowls Club1.0 km
  • The Old Road Tavern1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chippenham1.0 km
  • Melksham10.4 km
  • Bradford-On-Avon17.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Barrow Green0.1 km
  • Hill Rise0.1 km
  • Co-operative Store0.3 km
  • Westinghouse Way0.3 km
  • Birch Grove0.3 km