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SN15 3JS

The Butts

Chippenham Hardens & Central

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Detailed insights for SN15 3JS

Overview

Postcode SN15 3JS 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 high crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.5 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Monkton Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
10.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

Chippenham South & East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,502 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Chippenham South & East has a high crime rate, with approximately 82 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.3%

Approximately 10.3% 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

4/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near SN15 3JS.

Flood risk

No risk

Chippenham South & East near SN15 3JS 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for SN15 3JS
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

Chippenham

N/A

Walking directions to Chippenham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for SN15 3JS
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miMonkton ParkLargeWalking directions to Monkton Park
0.3 miMillennium ParkLargeWalking directions to Millennium Park
0.3 miThe IslandMediumWalking directions to The Island

Area Profile

Population
290
Population density
5,274.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.38(+42%)
Anti-social behaviour
41.73(+180%)
Public order
9.9(+51%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.9(+53%)
Drugs
5.66(+195%)
South West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
251
86.85%
Other White
14
4.84%
White and Asian (mixed)
7
2.42%
Indian
4
1.38%
Chinese
3
1.04%
Total population: 289

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
107
41.96%
Level 3 (A level)
52
20.39%
No qualifications
31
12.16%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
10.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
9.02%
Total 16+ residents: 255

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
60
38.71%
Owns outright
40
25.81%
Owns with a mortgage
33
21.29%
Other social rented
16
10.32%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.58%
Total households: 155

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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN15 3JS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near SN15 3JS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Sept 202547, The Butts, Chippenham, SN15 3JSDetachedFreehold£930,000
09 Jun 202534A, The Butts, Chippenham, SN15 3JUFlatsLeasehold£161,000
14 Feb 2025Flat 3, 18, St Mary Street, Chippenham, SN15 3JNFlatsLeasehold£365,000
29 Oct 2025Flat 3, 36, The Causeway, Chippenham, SN15 3DBFlatsLeasehold£100,000
04 Jul 2025Flat 1, 36, The Causeway, Chippenham, SN15 3DBFlatsLeasehold£140,000

Schools

In the SN15 3JS postcode area, located within Chippenham South & East, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for SN15 3JS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryMonkton Park Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryCharter Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 mi16 plusWiltshire College and University CentreFurther education

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of SN15 3JS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for SN15 3JS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miOne StopMarket Place, Wiltshire, SN15 3HPWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miIcelandMarket Street, Wiltshire, SN15 3HUWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miWaitroseBorough Parade, Wiltshire, SN15 3WLWalking directions to Waitrose
0.3 miLidlPewsham Way, Wiltshire, SN15 3JGWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miTesco ExpressHigh Street, Wiltshire, SN15 3HBWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 3JS, 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 011DE01031917
Police ForceWiltshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about SN15 3JS

Is SN15 3JS (Chippenham South & East) safe?

The area around SN15 3JS records about 82 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. 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 3JS?

The median sale price around SN15 3JS 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 3JS?

There are 8 schools close to SN15 3JS, including Monkton Park Primary School (Good), Charter Primary School (Good) and Wiltshire College and University Centre (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to SN15 3JS?

The closest station to SN15 3JS is Chippenham, about 748 m away.

How deprived is the area around SN15 3JS?

SN15 3JS scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,502 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents SN15 3JS (Chippenham South & East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Chippenham covering SN15 3JS 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.