Cooks Close is in Lower Stanton St Quintin, Chippenham and in North Wiltshire district. SN14 6BE is located in the Kington electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Wiltshire. This postcode has been in use since 1988-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cooks Close, Lower Stanton St Quintin, Chippenham, SN14 6BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN14 6BY, SN14 6DW, SN14 6BX, SN14 6RN, SN14 6DB, SN14 6BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN14 6BE is primarily male, with 64.5% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 29.5% | 35.5% | 6.0% | 51.0% | -15.5% |
| Male | 70.5% | 64.5% | -6.0% | 49.0% | 15.5% |
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 6BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49% 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 | 52.6% | 49% | -3.6% | 37.9% | 11.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 36.2% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -8.0% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 6% | 9.6% | 3.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (91.2%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 59.7% | 59.3% | -0.4% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 31.9% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 8.3% | 6.5% | -1.8% | 12.7% | -6.2% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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.
In the area around SN14 6BE this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.7% | 8.1% | -2.6% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 13% | -8.4% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 25.2% | 12.8% | -12.4% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.5% | 19.7% | 14.2% | 5.3% | 14.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 13.3% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.3% | 29.9% | 6.6% | 33.8% | -3.9% |
| Other | 4% | 3.2% | -0.8% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 66.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.1% |
| Other Asian | 17.4% | 22.3% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 20.7% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 76.2% | 66.5% | -9.7% | 81.4% | -14.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.2% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 64.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 64.6% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -18.6% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 4.5% | 2.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.3% | 24.4% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 18.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.7% | 64.2% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -19.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 9.4% | 6.6% | 9.8% | -0.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.9% | 7% | -4.9% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 9.4% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 7.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.2% | 9.9% | 5.7% | 1.9% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 20.7% | 1.2% | 19.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Oceania | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| No passport held | 9% | 13.5% | -4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 5.5% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Hindu | 13.5% | 1.7% | 11.8% |
| Muslim | 0.5% | 6.5% | -6.0% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cooks Close was 54.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.0% higher than the By Brook average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cooks Close has the 6th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in By Brook and the 592nd highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.4%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 86% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Cooks Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2017-02-24 | £577,186 |
| 1 Cooks Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £273,500 | 2015-07-30 | £397,105 |
| 2 Cooks Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £379,000 | 2012-12-19 | £620,628 |
| 2 Cooks Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2007-01-05 | £569,453 |
| 3 Cooks Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2003-06-13 | £490,970 |
SN14 6BE area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 139 |
| Part-Time Employee | 59 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Other | 29 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 231 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton St Quintin Primary and Nursery School Stanton St Quintin , SN14 6DQ | 3out of 4 | 1,448 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hullavington CofE Primary and Nursery School Hullavington , SN14 6EF | 3out of 4 | 2,635 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seagry Church of England Primary School Upper Seagry , SN15 5EX | 3out of 4 | 3,228 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kington St Michael Church of England Primary School The Ridings , Kington St Michael SN14 6JG | 4out of 4 | 3,863 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sutton Benger Church of England Primary School 40 Chestnut Road , Sutton Benger SN15 4RP | - not rated | 4,196 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.