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Chippenham Lowden & Rowden

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About

Chippenham's Lowden & Rowden ward is situated on the western edge of the town, primarily consisting of residential developments built from the mid-20th century onwards. The area is characterised by quiet, suburban streets and a mix of housing types, from semi-detached homes to modern estates. Its layout is functional, with local shopping parades providing essential services to residents. The ward is bordered by open countryside, offering accessible views and footpaths leading into the surrounding Wiltshire landscape.

A central feature is the historic Lowden Farm, which gives the area its name and stands as a reminder of the ward's agricultural past amidst modern expansion. The community is served by several schools and sports facilities, including a large leisure centre. Transport links are defined by the proximity to the A350, a major route running along the ward's boundary. This creates a practical environment focused on family living and convenient access to both Chippenham town centre and the wider region.

Area overview

On average Chippenham Lowden & Rowden has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 254 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.0× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. Approximately 14.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden is £54,934 per year. There are 2 schools in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chippenham Lowden & Rowden is home to around 3,667 people, with a population density of about 1,354.4 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
254
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chippenham Lowden & Rowden Population
3,667
Population density
1,354.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
121.9(+265%)
Anti-social behaviour
90.81(+509%)
Shoplifting
52.9(+700%)
Public order
34.63(+430%)
Criminal damage and arson
24.82(+282%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,197
87.21%
Other White
213
5.81%
Indian
54
1.47%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
27
0.74%
Other Asian
25
0.68%
Total population: 3,666

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,086
35.95%
Level 3 (A level)
515
17.05%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
457
15.13%
No qualifications
443
14.66%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
324
10.72%
Total 16+ residents: 3,021

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
533
32.76%
Owns with a mortgage
498
30.61%
Other social rented
273
16.78%
Private landlord or letting agency
244
15%
Other forms of private rent
33
2.03%
Total households: 1,627

Property prices in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden

Median price£325,000
Price per sq ft£347
Sales (last 12 months)87
Typical range (middle 50%)£185K – £415K

Based on 87 recent sales, the median property price is £325,000 (about £347 per square foot) in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £945,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached23£470,000£362
Semi-Detached28£352,500£345
Terraced14£305,000£352
Flats22£179,725£287

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£337,500£133,225£289,950£253,000
2017£285,000£137,500£261,975£226,250
2018£340,000£143,750£287,000£225,000
2019£400,000£128,000£248,000£250,000
2020£340,000£140,000£276,000£243,000
2021£416,000£151,500£281,000£245,000
2022£446,000£167,500£331,000£265,000
2023£460,000£167,250£345,000£286,000
2024£507,500£161,005£350,000£300,000
2025£480,000£180,000£357,500£300,000
2026£450,000£170,000£343,000£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£252£214£253£243
2017£267£236£258£285
2018£332£223£266£258
2019£303£197£296£240
2020£286£212£283£286
2021£321£264£299£285
2022£341£253£353£310
2023£345£259£350£301
2024£353£290£348£324
2025£364£284£366£346
2026£362£261£319£366
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chippenham Lowden & Rowden in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Chippenham Lowden & Rowden

Is Chippenham Lowden & Rowden safe?

Chippenham Lowden & Rowden records about 254 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden?

The median sale price in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden is £325,000 (about £347 per square foot) based on 87 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden?

Chippenham Lowden & Rowden has 2 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Chippenham Lowden & Rowden?

Chippenham Lowden & Rowden scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden sits around rank 23,596 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden?

The average household income in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden is around £54,934 per year, and 14% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Chippenham Lowden & Rowden?

Chippenham Lowden & Rowden is represented by 1 elected councillor: Ross Henning (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden

SN152BQ

St Peters Close

SN152RF

Charter Road

SN140ET

Gastons Road

SN152AG

Rowden Hill

SN152FL

Pudding Lane

SN151FG

Farnewell Close

SN151JR

Marshfield Road

SN152AH

Rowden Hill

SN152NQ

Erleigh Drive

SN152QW

Wiltshire Drive

SN151HF

Ivy Road Cottages

SN140DU

Audley Road

SN151LD

Dallas Road

SN152RS

Timbrells Place

SN151JS

Marshfield Road

SN152NN

Rowden Lane

SN152AQ

Rowden Hill

SN152GA

Banbury Drive

SN152AW

Rowden Hill

SN152BT

Lowden Hill

SN151SB

Bath Road

SN152GG

Cranbrook Close

SN152BZ

Pavely Close

SN152SB

Rowden Hill

SN152DB

Lowden Hill

SN152FE

Brooklands

SN152QR

Charter Road

SN152RG

Royal Close

SN152NH

Sandes Close

SN152AP

Rowden Hill

SN152FS

Gazelle Drive

SN152AE

Bath Road

SN152BG

Lowden

SN152FH

Brooklands

SN152RT

Cornwall Way

SN152SE

St Francis Avenue

SN152BU

St Margarets Gardens

SN140EL

Audley Road

SN140EN

Audley Road

SN152RE

Charter Road

SN152AJ

Rowden Hill

SN152AS

Rowden Lane

SN152BL

Lowden

SN152AD

Bath Road

SN152AR

Rowden Hill

SN152SD

St Lukes Drive

SN152QX

Field View

SN140QZ

Audley Road

SN152FG

Cochran Avenue

SN152RB

Charter Road

SN152BN

Lowden

SN152QT

Field View

SN152FD

Coppice Close

SN152GR

Chippenham Lowden & Rowden

SN140BN

Sheldon Road

SN152GD

Bridgewater Close

SN152AX

Rowden Road

SN152AF

Rowden Hill

SN152GF

Caerphilly Drive

SN152FR

Sunbeam Drive

SN152NR

Melksham Road

SN151NG

Bristol Road

SN151HG

Ivy Road

SN151LG

Spanbourn Avenue

SN152AU

Rowden Road

SN152AL

Rowden Hill

SN152BY

Lowden Hill

SN151UA

Churchward Court

SN152GE

Cadbury Way

SN152BH

St Peters Close

SN140EH

Audley Road

SN140PB

Kingham Close

SN152BX

Lowden Hill

SN151NB

Rudman Park

SN152BJ

Lowden

SN152BE

Lowden

SN151HD

Providence Terrace

SN152LN

Rowden Hill

SN152RP

Somerset Close

SN152BP

Lowden

SN152RX

The Cloisters

SN152RD

Charter Road

SN152NT

Chippenham Lowden & Rowden

SN140EJ

Audley Road

SN152FJ

Milbourne Way

SN152QY

Charter Road

SN151JW

Marshfield Road

SN151HE

Ivy Road

SN152GB

Chippenham Lowden & Rowden

SN140FN

West End Close

SN152RR

Hampshire Close

SN152BS

Lowden

SN151ND

Goldney Avenue

SN152BD

St Teresas Drive

SN151FF

Gabriel Mews

SN152AZ

St Josephs Drive

SN152FF

Rowden Lane

SN152FY

Nunney Close

SN140DY

Audley Road

SN152RN

Utterson View

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.