SN14 0BS is a safe, established residential area on Sheldon Road, 0.4km from Lowden in Chippenham (Wiltshire). Administratively it sits within Chippenham Sheldon ward and the Chippenham constituency.
For families considering a move, SN14 0BS represents a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 36 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £135k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for SN14 0BS are sourced from Output Area E00162832 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHELDON ROAD, SN14 0BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHELDON ROAD, SN14 0BS.
316
36
£ 50,400 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN14 0BS 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
No single demographic signal dominates SN14 0BS — age 36, 75% ownership, 14% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN14 0BS. The average age is 36.2. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 135,000
1 sales · Mean £ 135,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN14 0BS has low crime rates — 24 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
Redland Primary School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Ivy Lane Primary School
Frogwell Primary School
St Peter's CofE Academy
Queen's Crescent School
Sheldon School
Hardenhuish School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
11 nearby- Morrisons Daily0.7 km
- Luxmy Enterprises (Morrisons/Greggs)0.7 km
- SK Fruits0.9 km
- Thorntons Toymaster0.9 km
- One Stop Community Store0.2 km
- + 6 more
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Chippenham Sports Club0.8 km
- Rowden Arms0.7 km
- E11evn0.9 km
- Fortune Inn0.3 km
- Rivo Lounge0.9 km
- + 7 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- LIDL Great Britain Ltd.0.8 km
- Co-op0.9 km
- Waitrose0.9 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco Express Shop0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Lee's Fish & Chips (Redland) Ltd0.7 km
- Lucky Eat Chinese0.9 km
- Platts0.2 km
- Shoestrings0.2 km
- Shoestrings0.9 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Cafe 3:160.5 km
- Akash Tandoori0.9 km
- Caffe Nero0.9 km
- Cha Cha Leaf1.0 km
- Grounded Chippenham0.9 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Pines Hotel0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chippenham1.1 km
- Melksham8.8 km
- Bradford-On-Avon15.2 km
Bus Stops
- Sheldon Road0.0 km
- Loyalty Street0.2 km
- Post Office0.3 km
- Redland School0.3 km
- Goldney Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN140BS · Data under Open Government Licence