SN15 1AX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hill Rise, 0.2km from Greenway Lane in Chippenham (Wiltshire). Administratively it sits within Chippenham Hardenhuish ward and the Chippenham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SN15 1AX is a high-density area of young ethnic minority families, mostly in flats. Outside of residential hours, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. At 31 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 73% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SN15 1AX are sourced from Output Area E00162781 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILL RISE, SN15 1AX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILL RISE, SN15 1AX.
401
31
£ 54,400 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN15 1AX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 73% of tenure in SN15 1AX — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN15 1AX. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN15 1AX has low crime rates — 25 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
Sheldon School
Monkton Park Primary School
Redland Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge Limited0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Franco's Deli & Catering0.7 km
- A Taste of Santorini1.0 km
- Bunk House0.9 km
- Cousin Norman's0.9 km
- House of Beauty1.0 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Stop & Shop0.2 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Charlies Fast Food Co.0.6 km
- Siemens0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Langley Fish and Burger Bar0.7 km
- + 4 more
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Badboy Supplements1.0 km
- Cousin Norman's0.8 km
- Lyndon News1.0 km
- Mattmer240.8 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Chippenham Park Bowls Club0.9 km
- The Cocklebury Club1.0 km
- The Old Road Tavern0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chippenham1.0 km
- Melksham10.3 km
- Bradford-On-Avon16.9 km
Bus Stops
- Barrow Green0.0 km
- Hill Rise0.1 km
- Co-operative Store0.2 km
- Birch Grove0.3 km
- Westinghouse Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN151AX · Data under Open Government Licence