SN15 1AW is a sought-after residential area on Elmwood, 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 1AW offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 45 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 92% 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £328k. 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 1AW are sourced from Output Area E00162780 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ELMWOOD, SN15 1AW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ELMWOOD, SN15 1AW.
281
45
£ 54,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. SN15 1AW's low deprivation rank, 92% ownership, and £328k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN15 1AW. The average age is 45.0. 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 & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 318,750
2 sales · Mean £ 318,750
Semi-Detached
£ 258,000
3 sales · Mean £ 263,558
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN15 1AW has low crime rates — 22 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
Ivy Lane Primary School
Monkton Park Primary School
Sheldon School
Redland Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Travelodge Limited0.5 km
- Pines Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Franco's Deli & Catering0.7 km
- A Taste of Santorini0.8 km
- Athena1.0 km
- Bunk House0.7 km
- Cafe India1.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-operative Stop & Shop0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Charlies Fast Food Co.0.7 km
- Siemens0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Greggs0.7 km
- Istanbul Mangal0.9 km
- + 8 more
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Badboy Supplements0.8 km
- Cousin Norman's0.7 km
- Lyndon News0.8 km
- Rajeshdai Grocery Ltd0.9 km
- Rubydoocakes Ltd1.0 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Chippenham Park Bowls Club0.7 km
- Prince of Wales Micropub0.9 km
- The Black Horse1.0 km
- The Brunel1.0 km
- The Cocklebury Club0.8 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chippenham0.8 km
- Melksham10.1 km
- Bradford-On-Avon16.8 km
Bus Stops
- Birch Grove0.1 km
- Westinghouse Way0.2 km
- Barrow Green0.2 km
- Westinghouse Way0.2 km
- Co-operative Store0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: SN151AW · Data under Open Government Licence