Portway is in Chippenham and in North Wiltshire district. SN14 0BQ is located in the Chippenham Sheldon electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chippenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Portway, Chippenham, SN14 0BQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN14 0RX, SN14 0PG, SN14 0PL, SN14 0AP, SN14 0RY, SN14 0AU, SN14 0SA, SN14 0BA, SN14 0AX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN14 0BQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 53.8% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 51.4% | 46.2% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around SN14 0BQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.9% | 49.7% | 3.8% | 37.9% | 11.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 18.9% | 20.7% | 1.8% | 44.2% | -23.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 4.5% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 25.5% | 20.1% | -5.4% | 9.1% | 11.0% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3.9% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.7% | 43.3% | -1.4% | 48.4% | -5.1% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 32.1% | 1.9% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 16.9% | 14.7% | -2.2% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 6.3% | 8.9% | 2.6% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.9% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.5% | 23.6% | -1.9% | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.4% | 14% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 18.5% | -2.4% | 13.4% | 5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 6.1% | 3.9% | -2.2% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.2% | 18% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.7% | 15.7% | 6.0% | 33.8% | -18.1% |
| Other | 3.1% | 6.2% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.8% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.5% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 96.5% | 94.8% | -1.7% | 81.4% | 13.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 87% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 93.3% | 87% | -6.3% | 83.2% | 3.8% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 7.2% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.2% | 86.2% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 3.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1.8% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56% | 76.7% | -20.7% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 38.2% | 13.5% | 24.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.8% | 37.2% | 20.6% |
| Christian | 36% | 46.2% | -10.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Portway was 250.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 293.1% higher than the Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Portway has the 6th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon and the 51st highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 138.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Portway, Chippenham, Wiltshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2012-09-18 | £111,189 |
| 16 Portway, Chippenham, Wiltshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2006-09-20 | £101,174 |
| Full-Time Employee | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queen's Crescent School Windsor Close , SN14 0QT | 3out of 4 | 343 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frogwell Primary School Derriads Lane , SN14 0DG | 3out of 4 | 383 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Lord's Mead , SN14 0LL | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Primary School Brook Street , SN14 0JE | 3out of 4 | 874 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Rowden Hill , SN15 2AH | 1out of 4 | 958 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon School Hardenhuish Lane , SN14 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardenhuish School Hardenhuish Lane , SN14 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,868 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Stanley Lane , SN15 3XB | 3out of 4 | 3,511 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Corsham School The Tynings , SN13 9DF | 2out of 4 | 5,118 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiltshire College Cocklebury Road , SN15 3QD | - not rated | 2,149 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Young People's Support Centre The Bridge Centre , Bath Road SN15 1AA | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notton House Academy 28 Notton , Lacock SN15 2NF | 3out of 4 | 3,391 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Heywood Prep The Priory , Priory Street SN13 0AP | - not rated | 4,416 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 3:16 | Ladyfield Evangelical Church, Hungerdown Lane | 159 yd | |
| Emmanuel Evangelical Church Chippenh | Emmanuel Church, Goldney Avenue | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune Inn | Sheldon Road, Chippenham | 429 yd | |
| Stratford Social Club | Chatham Close, Salisbury | 631 yd | |
| Rowden Arms | Rowden Hill, Chippenham | 673 yd | |
| Pheasant Inn | Bath Road, Chippenham | 684 yd | |
| The Kingfisher | Hungerdown Lane, Chippenham | 881 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Wok | 305 Hungerdown Lane, Chippenham | 663 yd | |
| Shoestrings | 1 Audley Road, Chippenham | 886 yd | |
| Platts | 4 Sheldon Road, Chippenham | 892 yd | |
| Red Masala | 60 Redland, Chippenham | 1,025 yd | |
| Lee's Fish & Chips (Redland) Ltd | 58 Redland, Chippenham | 1,030 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op | 17-19 Conway Road, Chippenham | 426 yd | |
| Tesco Express Shop | Chippenham Filling Station, Hungerdown Lane | 510 yd | |
| LIDL Great Britain Ltd. | Lidl, Hungerdown Lane | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| North Wilts Bowls Club CLUB HOUSE CLUB HOUSE WESTCROFT | indoor bowls | 315 yd |
| Queen'S Crescent Primary School WINDSOR CLOSE | grass pitches | 423 yd |
| Frogwell Primary School FROGWELL | grass pitches | 473 yd |
| St Marys Rc Primary School ST MARYS SCHOOL ST MARYS SCHOOL ROWDEN HILL | grass pitches | 845 yd |
| Westinghouse Cricket Club (Closed) Off Bristol Road | grass pitches | 1,076 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 8.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 74.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 208.95 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 208.95 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 33.69 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.