SN14 0AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Unity Street, 0.2km from Lowden in Chippenham (Wiltshire). Administratively it sits within Chippenham Sheldon ward and the Chippenham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SN14 0AR 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £256k, up 24.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SN14 0AR are sourced from Output Area E00162762 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
UNITY STREET, SN14 0AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for UNITY STREET, SN14 0AR.
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 0AR 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. Property prices are trending up 24.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN14 0AR. 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
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
£ 216,500
4 sales · Mean £ 229,500
Terraced
£ 267,475
4 sales · Mean £ 273,362
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN14 0AR has low crime rates — 27 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
Queen's Crescent School
St Peter's CofE Academy
Sheldon School
Monkton Park Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.9 km
- Luxmy Enterprises (Morrisons/Greggs)0.5 km
- GlamoRose Cakes Chippenham1.0 km
- Grape Tree1.0 km
- Holland and Barrett1.0 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Lee's Fish & Chips (Redland) Ltd0.9 km
- Buckles1.0 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Lucky Eat Chinese0.8 km
- Platts0.2 km
- + 13 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Rowden Arms0.6 km
- The Gladstone Arms0.9 km
- E11evn0.8 km
- Fortune Inn0.5 km
- Rivo Lounge0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
21 nearby- Cafe 3:160.5 km
- Coq Restaurant1.0 km
- Akash Tandoori0.8 km
- Boswells Cafe1.0 km
- Caffe Nero0.8 km
- + 16 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-op1.0 km
- Tesco Stores 57581.0 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco Express Shop0.7 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Angel Hotel1.0 km
- Pines Hotel0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chippenham1.1 km
- Melksham8.7 km
- Bradford-On-Avon15.1 km
Bus Stops
- Sheldon Road0.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Little Down0.3 km
- Loyalty Street0.3 km
- Stockwood Road0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: SN140AR · Data under Open Government Licence