SN15 1BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Heathfield, 0.2km from Pew Hill in Chippenham (Wiltshire). Administratively it sits within Chippenham Hardenhuish ward and the Chippenham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SN15 1BQ is a diverse suburb with younger adults and first-time buyers, good starter homes. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £128k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SN15 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00162776 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEATHFIELD, SN15 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEATHFIELD, SN15 1BQ.
372
34
£ 54,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN15 1BQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
SN15 1BQ 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 SN15 1BQ. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 128,000
6 sales · Mean £ 132,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN15 1BQ has low crime rates — 27 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
Monkton Park Primary School
Ivy Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Siemens0.9 km
- Langley Fish and Burger Bar0.9 km
- Lee's Peking and Cantonese Cuisine0.9 km
- Charlies Fast Food Co.0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Limited0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Franco's Deli & Catering0.9 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative Stop & Shop0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chippenham1.1 km
- Melksham10.5 km
- Bradford-On-Avon17.2 km
Bus Stops
- Hazel Crescent0.2 km
- Hazel Crescent0.2 km
- Barrow Green0.2 km
- Hill Rise0.3 km
- Harvey Avenue0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SN151BQ · Data under Open Government Licence