SN15 1BN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.4km from Greenway Lane in Chippenham (Wiltshire). Administratively it sits within Chippenham Hardenhuish ward and the Chippenham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SN15 1BN is a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 59% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for SN15 1BN are sourced from Output Area E00162777 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SN15 1BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SN15 1BN.
282
37
£ 54,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN15 1BN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
SN15 1BN has a significant social housing presence — 59% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN15 1BN. The average age is 37.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SN15 1BN has low crime rates — 17 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
Sheldon School
Redland Primary School
Ivy Lane Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- BP Oil UK Ltd0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Mattmer241.0 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Chippenham Golf Club0.9 km
- The Cepen Park0.9 km
- Chippenham Park Bowls Club1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Burger King0.8 km
- Franco's Deli & Catering0.1 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Forecourt Shop0.9 km
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited0.9 km
- Co-operative Stop & Shop0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chippenham1.3 km
- Melksham10.5 km
- Bradford-On-Avon16.8 km
Bus Stops
- Ambulance Station0.2 km
- Clutterbuck Close0.2 km
- Clutterbuck Close0.2 km
- Ambulance Station0.2 km
- Gainey Gardens0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN151BN · Data under Open Government Licence