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Chippenham Hardenhuish

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About

Chippenham's Hardenhuish ward lies on the northern edge of the town, characterised by a mix of residential development and open countryside. The area is primarily known for housing estates built from the mid-20th century onwards, providing homes for a significant portion of the town's population. Its boundaries are shaped by the A420 road to the north and the lands of Hardenhuish Park to the east.

The ward is anchored by the grounds of Hardenhuish School, a secondary academy with a history stretching back centuries, situated on the former estate. Local amenities include several shops, pubs, and community facilities serving the neighbourhood. The area provides direct pedestrian and road access to Chippenham's town centre while maintaining a distinct, quieter perimeter bordered by agricultural fields.

Area overview

On average Chippenham Hardenhuish has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chippenham Hardenhuish is £68,670 per year. There are 3 schools in Chippenham Hardenhuish: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Chippenham Hardenhuish is home to around 4,706 people, with a population density of about 2,504.8 per km2.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
23.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chippenham Hardenhuish Population
4,706
Population density
2,504.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
33.79(+2%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.87(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.65(+18%)
Public order
7.01(+6%)
Shoplifting
6.8(+2%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,162
88.46%
Other White
145
3.08%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
55
1.17%
Indian
44
0.94%
Bangladeshi
36
0.77%
Total population: 4,705

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,312
34.86%
Level 3 (A level)
664
17.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
611
16.23%
No qualifications
520
13.82%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
397
10.55%
Total 16+ residents: 3,764

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
682
37.02%
Owns outright
596
32.36%
Other social rented
330
17.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
123
6.68%
Other forms of private rent
40
2.17%
Total households: 1,842

Property prices in Chippenham Hardenhuish

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 in Chippenham Hardenhuish area, with individual transactions ranging from £122,000 up to £905,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chippenham Hardenhuish in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chippenham Hardenhuish over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£426,000
Flats2£212,750
Semi-Detached34£315,000
Terraced19£262,500

10 years median price trend in Chippenham Hardenhuish

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chippenham Hardenhuish.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.