Hardenhuish Lane is in Chippenham and in North Wiltshire district. SN14 6HS is located in the Chippenham Hardenhuish electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chippenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, SN14 6HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN14 6HR, SN15 1PQ, SN14 6FA, SN15 1PH, SN14 6RR, SN14 6EZ, SN14 6QS, SN14 6RP, SN14 6RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN14 6HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.6% | 50.1% | 1.5% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 51.4% | 49.9% | -1.5% | 49.0% | 0.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of SN14 6HS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 16.3% | 19.1% | 2.8% | 37.9% | -18.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 69.8% | 67.5% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 23.3% |
| Separated | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 9% | 7.8% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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 (88.2%) 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 | 41.6% | 50.4% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 2.0% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 37.8% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 9.4% | -6.4% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 1.9% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 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 6HS this area, 8.5% 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 | 15.3% | 8.5% | -6.8% | 18.2% | -9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9% | 11% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.9% | 17.6% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.3% | 17.2% | 0.9% | 16.9% | 0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.1% | 37.6% | 1.5% | 33.8% | 3.8% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.5% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| White | 99.4% | 98.4% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
In this area, 96% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.4% | 96% | -0.4% | 83.2% | 12.8% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.4% | 95.7% | 0.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 0.3% | -3.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.8% | 76.7% | 13.1% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.7% | 37.2% | -9.5% |
| Christian | 61% | 46.2% | 14.8% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hardenhuish Lane was 62.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.4% higher than the Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hardenhuish Lane has the 20th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads and the 478th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.3%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gables Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £920,000 | 2024-02-19 | £973,891 |
| Longacre Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £775,000 | 2023-06-16 | £801,943 |
| Elm Tree Lodge Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £987,500 | 2022-11-11 | £1,001,353 |
| Romsey Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £860,000 | 2021-06-29 | £1,001,519 |
| 9 Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2015-05-01 | £556,452 |
SN14 6HS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in SN14 6HS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 40% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 129 |
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Education | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Primary School The Oaks , SN15 1DU | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Primary School Brook Street , SN14 0JE | 3out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Lord's Mead , SN14 0LL | 3out of 4 | 1,924 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Lane Primary School Ivy Lane , SN15 1HE | 3out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frogwell Primary School Derriads Lane , SN14 0DG | 3out of 4 | 2,022 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardenhuish School Hardenhuish Lane , SN14 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 496 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheldon School Hardenhuish Lane , SN14 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Stanley Lane , SN15 3XB | 3out of 4 | 3,955 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiltshire College Cocklebury Road , SN15 3QD | - not rated | 2,026 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 | 1,458 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franco's Deli & Catering | Unit 7, Greenways Business Park | 334 yd | |
| Burger King | Par Drive, Chippenham | 509 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cepen Park | West Cepen Way, Chippenham | 540 yd | |
| Chippenham Golf Club | Malmesbury Road, Chippenham | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forecourt Shop | Morrisons Service Station, West Cepen Way | 540 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Morrisons, West Cepen Way | 540 yd | |
| Co-operative Stop & Shop | 93 Greenway Lane, Chippenham | 855 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hardenhuish School HARDENHUISH LANE | grass pitches | 477 yd |
| Chippenham Golf Club MALMESBURY ROAD | golf | 657 yd |
| Sheldon School HARDENHUISH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 926 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 | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 88.9% |
| 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 | 11.1% |
| Median download speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 300 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 88.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 300 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.