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SN15 1HJ

New Road

Chippenham Hardens & Central

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Overview

Postcode SN15 1HJ is located in an urban city, within the Chippenham Hardens & Central ward of Wiltshire in the South West region, and forms part of the Chippenham South & East area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 314 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 3.7× the South West average of 85 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chippenham South & East is £50,364 per year. The nearest station is Chippenham, about 0.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Millennium Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
314
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
8.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Chippenham South & East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,636 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Chippenham South & East has a very high crime rate, with approximately 314 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

8.2%

Approximately 8.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Chippenham South & East is £50,364 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from SN15 1HJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Chippenham South & East near SN15 1HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Chippenham located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SN15 1HJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

Chippenham

N/A

Walking directions to Chippenham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SN15 1HJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miMillennium ParkLargeWalking directions to Millennium Park
0.3 miJohn Cole's ParkMediumWalking directions to John Cole's Park
0.2 miThe IslandMediumWalking directions to The Island

Area Profile

Population
338
Population density
1,704.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
157.65(+957%)
Violence and sexual offences
153.09(+358%)
Shoplifting
95.11(+1339%)
Public order
44.95(+587%)
Drugs
28.01(+1359%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
260
77.61%
Other White
40
11.94%
Other Asian
8
2.39%
Irish
6
1.79%
Bangladeshi
4
1.19%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
38.98%
Level 3 (A level)
54
18.31%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
14.92%
No qualifications
43
14.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
6.1%
Total 16+ residents: 295

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
95
48.47%
Owns with a mortgage
47
23.98%
Owns outright
23
11.73%
Other social rented
15
7.65%
Other forms of private rent
13
6.63%
Total households: 196

Property prices in Chippenham Hardens & Central

Median price£262,500
Price per sq ft£282
Sales (last 12 months)94
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £351K

Based on 94 recent sales, the median property price is £262,500 (about £282 per square foot) in Chippenham Hardens & Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,500 up to £930,000.

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 Hardens & Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£517,500£323
Semi-Detached15£367,000£309
Terraced29£272,000£281
Flats34£151,000£235

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chippenham Hardens & Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chippenham Hardens & Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£423,500£220,000£195,000£188,051
2017£303,725£169,500£256,868£221,500
2018£327,000£160,000£262,500£225,000
2019£312,000£146,750£250,000£220,000
2020£297,500£154,000£265,500£214,998
2021£455,000£169,975£284,500£262,500
2022£314,000£157,750£340,000£258,000
2023£390,000£169,000£320,000£256,000
2024£481,250£142,000£307,500£265,000
2025£455,000£158,600£330,000£275,000
2026£500,000£140,000£325,000£252,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chippenham Hardens & Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chippenham Hardens & Central.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250£344£224£208
2017£245£311£241£246
2018£273£283£258£246
2019£251£264£247£243
2020£280£265£248£250
2021£288£252£288£244
2022£321£275£325£293
2023£387£273£302£290
2024£345£238£317£317
2025£331£248£299£279
2026£296£236£325£286
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chippenham Hardens & Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chippenham Hardens & Central in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN15 1HJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN15 1HJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
11 Aug 202549 - 50, New Road, Chippenham, SN15 1HLOtherFreehold£120,000
04 Jul 2025Flat 5, 17, Station Hill, Chippenham, SN15 1EQFlatsLeasehold£200,000
04 Jul 2025Flat 7, 17, Station Hill, Chippenham, SN15 1EQFlatsLeasehold£195,000
04 Jul 2025Flat 8, 17, Station Hill, Chippenham, SN15 1EQFlatsLeasehold£190,000
04 Jul 2025Flat 10, 17, Station Hill, Chippenham, SN15 1EQFlatsLeasehold£225,000

Schools

In the SN15 1HJ postcode area, located within Chippenham South & East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN15 1HJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableThe Young People's Support CentreMiscellaneous

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryIvy Lane Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 mi16 plusWiltshire College and University CentreFurther education

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN15 1HJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN15 1HJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miSainsbury's LocalCocklebury Road, Wiltshire, SN15 1EPWalking directions to Sainsbury's Local
0.1 miTesco ExpressFoundry Lane, Chippenham, SN15 1JGWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miTesco ExpressHigh Street, Wiltshire, SN15 3HBWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.2 miAldiFoundry Lane, Chippenham, SN15 1JBWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miWaitroseBorough Parade, Wiltshire, SN15 3WLWalking directions to Waitrose

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Wiltshire district (2025-26).

Band A£1,629
Band B£1,900
Band C£2,172
Band D£2,443
Band E£2,986
Band F£3,529
Band G£4,072
Band H£4,887

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

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for SN15 1HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Liz Alstrom

Chippenham Hardens & Central - Elected 1 May 2025

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

Sarah Gibson

Chippenham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionSouth WestUKK
DistrictWiltshireE06000054
Parliamentary ConstituencyChippenhamE14001168
ParishChippenhamE04013038
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chippenham South & EastE02006654
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Wiltshire 011BE01031912
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SN15 1HJ

Is SN15 1HJ (Chippenham South & East) safe?

The area around SN15 1HJ records about 314 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South West as a whole the rate is about 85 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting.

What is the average house price near SN15 1HJ?

The median sale price around SN15 1HJ in Chippenham South & East is £262,500 (about £282 per square foot) based on 94 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near SN15 1HJ?

There are 11 schools close to SN15 1HJ, including The Young People's Support Centre, Ivy Lane Primary School (Good) and Wiltshire College and University Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SN15 1HJ?

The closest station to SN15 1HJ is Chippenham, about 191 m away.

How deprived is the area around SN15 1HJ?

SN15 1HJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,636 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN15 1HJ (Chippenham South & East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chippenham covering SN15 1HJ is Sarah Gibson (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Liz Alstrom (Liberal Democrats).

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.