SN15 1BY is a sought-after residential area on The Hamlet, 0.2km from Greenways in Chippenham (Wiltshire). Administratively it sits within Chippenham Hardenhuish ward and the Chippenham constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in SN15, SN15 1BY offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 53 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for SN15 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00162778 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE HAMLET, SN15 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE HAMLET, SN15 1BY.
276
53
£ 54,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN15 1BY 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SN15 1BY combines high owner-occupation (75%), strong property values (£360k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £360k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN15 1BY. The average age is 52.8. 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: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 327,137
6 sales · Mean £ 315,501
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN15 1BY has low crime rates — 46 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
Ivy Lane Primary School
Monkton Park Primary School
Hardenhuish School
Redland Primary School
Sheldon School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- One Stop1.0 km
- GlamoRose Cakes Chippenham0.8 km
- Grape Tree0.8 km
- Holland and Barrett0.8 km
- Humbugs Ltd0.9 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Rose & Crown1.0 km
- E11evn0.7 km
- Rivo Lounge0.7 km
- The Flying Monk Tavern0.9 km
- The Bridge House0.9 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- FZ Cap Pizza Ltd.- Caprinos Pizza1.0 km
- Thai Taste Restaurant1.0 km
- Akash Tandoori0.7 km
- Boswells Cafe0.8 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
21 nearby- Keskins Takeaway1.0 km
- New World Chinese Takeaway1.0 km
- Boston Burger0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Lucky Eat Chinese0.7 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Angel Hotel0.9 km
- Travelodge Limited0.2 km
- Pines Hotel0.6 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.9 km
- Tesco Stores 57580.8 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Co-operative Stop & Shop0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chippenham0.5 km
- Melksham9.8 km
- Bradford-On-Avon16.5 km
Bus Stops
- Clift House0.2 km
- St Pauls Church0.2 km
- St Pauls Church0.2 km
- Parklands0.2 km
- Clift Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN151BY · Data under Open Government Licence