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Chippenham Sheldon

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About

The Sheldon ward encompasses a residential area on the eastern side of Chippenham, bordered by the A4 Bath Road to the north. It is primarily characterised by modern housing estates, including the large Pewsham development, alongside local schools and community facilities. The ward contains a significant amount of green space, with the River Avon forming part of its western boundary and providing a natural corridor through the landscape.

The area includes the grounds of Sheldon Manor, a medieval manor house with origins dating to the 13th century, which adds a distinct historical layer. Daily life is supported by a local shopping centre on Marshfield Road and the nearby Pewsham Leisure Centre. The ward's layout is defined by its proximity to major transport routes, including the M4 motorway to the south, influencing its primarily commuter-based character.

Area overview

On average Chippenham Sheldon has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 78 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 31.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chippenham Sheldon is £58,415 per year. There are 1 schools in Chippenham Sheldon: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Chippenham Sheldon is home to around 5,393 people, with a population density of about 4,911.2 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
78
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
31.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Chippenham Sheldon Population
5,393
Population density
4,911.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.87(+19%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.58(+4%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.72(+111%)
Public order
7.6(+16%)
Other theft
4.26(-24%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,815
89.3%
Other White
226
4.19%
Bangladeshi
42
0.78%
Other Asian
41
0.76%
Indian
40
0.74%
Total population: 5,392

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,068
24.55%
No qualifications
873
20.06%
Level 3 (A level)
761
17.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
658
15.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
637
14.64%
Total 16+ residents: 4,351

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
680
29.1%
Owns with a mortgage
674
28.84%
Owns outright
624
26.7%
Private landlord or letting agency
187
8%
Social rents from council
88
3.77%
Total households: 2,337

Property prices in Chippenham Sheldon

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 in Chippenham Sheldon area, with individual transactions ranging from £121,500 up to £495,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Chippenham Sheldon 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 Sheldon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£399,000
Flats8£145,000
Semi-Detached27£275,000
Terraced27£261,500

10 years median price trend in Chippenham Sheldon

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

All postcodes in Chippenham Sheldon

SN140AW

Ladyfield Road

SN140BD

Hungerdown Lane

SN140ED

Marshall Street

SN140LR

Wessex Road

SN140AU

Lackham Circus

SN140LT

New Bungalows

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.