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Chippenham Lowden & Rowden

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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Chippenham Lowden & Rowden Population

3,667

Population density

1,354.4 per km²

Crime

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

British

3,197

87.21%

Other White

213

5.81%

Indian

1.47%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.74%

Other Asian

0.68%

Total population: 3,666

Economics

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

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

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	23	£470,000	£362	£332,500	£415,000	£558,000	£839,500
Semi-Detached	28	£352,500	£345	£145,500	£272,750	£381,250	£536,600
Terraced	14	£305,000	£352	£201,000	£257,500	£318,750	£390,750
Flats	22	£179,725	£287	£141,500	£175,000	£185,000	£189,975

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.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden.
Year	Detached	Flats	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail