SN15 1BU is a sought-after residential area on Hawthorn Road, 0.4km 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 1BU offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 71% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £266k, up 8.8% year-on-year. 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 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00162784 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HAWTHORN ROAD, SN15 1BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HAWTHORN ROAD, SN15 1BU.
279
43
£ 54,400 /yr
55%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: SN15 1BU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SN15 1BU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £266k, 71% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 8.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN15 1BU. The average age is 43.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 250,000
29 sales · Mean £ 246,920
Semi-Detached
£ 285,000
1 sales · Mean £ 285,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around SN15 1BU is moderate at 52 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
Monkton Park Primary School
Ivy Lane Primary School
Redland Primary School
Hardenhuish School
Sheldon School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
17 nearby- One Stop0.9 km
- GlamoRose Cakes Chippenham0.7 km
- Grape Tree0.7 km
- Holland and Barrett0.7 km
- Humbugs Ltd0.8 km
- + 12 more
Pub, NightClub
13 nearby- Rose & Crown0.9 km
- The Gladstone Arms1.0 km
- E11evn0.7 km
- Rivo Lounge0.7 km
- The Flying Monk Tavern0.9 km
- + 8 more
Restaurant, Cafe
31 nearby- Coq Restaurant1.0 km
- FZ Cap Pizza Ltd.- Caprinos Pizza0.9 km
- Taj Mahal1.0 km
- Thai Taste Restaurant0.9 km
- Akash Tandoori0.7 km
- + 26 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Buckles1.0 km
- Keskins Takeaway0.9 km
- New World Chinese Takeaway0.9 km
- Boston Burger0.9 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Angel Hotel0.9 km
- Travelodge Limited0.1 km
- Pines Hotel0.7 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland0.8 km
- Tesco Stores 57580.7 km
- Waitrose0.8 km
- Co-operative Stop & Shop0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chippenham0.4 km
- Melksham9.8 km
- Bradford-On-Avon16.5 km
Bus Stops
- Clift Avenue0.2 km
- Clift House0.2 km
- St Pauls Church0.3 km
- St Pauls Church0.3 km
- Westinghouse Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: SN151BU · Data under Open Government Licence