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Chippenham Lowden & Rowden

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Crime
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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 £55,004 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£343,000
Price per sq ft£345
Sales (last 12 months)97
Typical range (middle 50%)£213K – £430K

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £343,000 (about £345 per square foot) in Chippenham Lowden & Rowden area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,055 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
Detached31£475,000£364
Semi-Detached32£344,000£336
Terraced18£307,500£345
Flats16£180,000£289

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£330,000£136,500£353,500£250,000
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£490,000£180,000£367,500£305,000
2026£502,500£170,000£284,000£245,000
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£249£226£258£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£365£282£345£347
2026£374£261£306£345
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.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wiltshire district.

Band A£1,715
Band B£2,000
Band C£2,286
Band D£2,572
Band E£3,143
Band F£3,715
Band G£4,286
Band H£5,144

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Chippenham Lowden & Rowden ward.

Local councillors

Ross Henning

Chippenham Lowden & Rowden - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

All postcodesin Chippenham Lowden & Rowden

SN140DY

Audley Road

SN152RN

Utterson View

SN140EP

Audley Road

SN152QU

Field View

SN152FX

Taunton Close

SN152NP

Chippenham Lowden & Rowden

SN152RA

Charter Road

SN152NJ

Maur Close

SN152AY

Burleaze

SN152RH

Royal Close

SN152FN

Threadneedle Street

SN151LH

Lowden Avenue

SN152AN

Rowden Hill

SN152QZ

Dorset Drive

SN152FP

Cornhill

SN152BW

The Quadrangle

SN152AT

Rowden Place

SN140DS

Lowden

SN140EW

Audley Road

SN152FW

Kinswear Close

SN151LE

Dallas Road

SN152FZ

Chippenham Lowden & Rowden

SN152RJ

Charter Road

SN140HE

Woodlands Road