Foghamshire is in Chippenham and in North Wiltshire district. SN15 1HB is located in the Chippenham Hardens & Central electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chippenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Foghamshire, Chippenham, SN15 1HB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN15 1ES, SN15 1HD, SN15 1HA, SN15 1EJ, SN15 1EL, SN15 1HH, SN15 1EE, SN15 1EG, SN15 1EQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN15 1HB is primarily male, with 58.3% 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 | 51.3% | 41.7% | -9.6% | 51.0% | -9.3% |
| Male | 48.7% | 58.3% | 9.6% | 49.0% | 9.3% |
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 SN15 1HB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% 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 | 46.6% | 49.3% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.3% | 29% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -15.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 2% | -2.1% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 13.3% | 15% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 5.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 47.8% | 46% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 34.8% | -2.7% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 15.6% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 13.9% | 14.6% | 0.7% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.3% | 6.1% | -8.2% | 9.6% | -3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.9% | -3.1% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.9% | 18.3% | 4.4% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 39% | 7.0% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 4.8% | 5.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 91.4% | 91.3% | -0.1% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 78.5% 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 | 86.1% | 78.5% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -4.7% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 12.7% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.9% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Africa | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 4.4% | 0.9% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.3% | 78.2% | -7.1% | 83.2% | -5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 10.6% | 8.5% | 9.8% | 0.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 3.5% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 4.7% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 2.9% | -4.2% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.3% | 13.5% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.5% | 37.2% | 14.3% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.4% | 6.0% | 1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Foghamshire was 812.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1177.2% higher than the Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Foghamshire has the 3rd highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon and the 8th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 329.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Foghamshire, Chippenham, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2023-11-10 | £247,827 |
| 40 Foghamshire, Chippenham, Wiltshire Other, an established residential building | £237,970 | 2023-10-06 | £237,728 |
| 30 Foghamshire, Chippenham, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2022-07-05 | £301,855 |
| J B Watson Amusement Centre, 40 Foghamshire, Chippenham, Wiltshire Other, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2017-05-02 | £240,947 |
| 35 Foghamshire, Chippenham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £156,500 | 2016-07-01 | £214,104 |
SN15 1HB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 144 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 42 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Lane Primary School Ivy Lane , SN15 1HE | 3out of 4 | 83 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Rowden Hill , SN15 2AH | 1out of 4 | 855 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Primary School Brook Street , SN14 0JE | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Park Primary School Sadlers Mead , SN15 3PN | 3out of 4 | 1,030 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Primary School The Oaks , SN15 1DU | 3out of 4 | 1,328 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,316 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardenhuish School Hardenhuish Lane , SN14 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Stanley Lane , SN15 3XB | 3out of 4 | 2,334 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 | 668 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 | 655 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notton House Academy 28 Notton , Lacock SN15 2NF | 3out of 4 | 3,943 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prezzo | 57-58 New Road, Chippenham | 71 yd | |
| Athena | 66 New Road, Chippenham | 71 yd | |
| Akash Tandoori | Akash Tandoori, 19 The Bridge | 90 yd | |
| The Garden Restaurant Chippenham | 15-17 The Bridge, Chippenham | 90 yd | |
| Cafe India | 5A New Road, Chippenham | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constitutional Club | Foghamshire, Chippenham | 1 yd | |
| The Black Horse | New Road, Chippenham | 71 yd | |
| The Brunel | 55 New Road, Chippenham | 71 yd | |
| E11evn | 11 The Bridge, Chippenham | 90 yd | |
| Rivo Lounge | 2-4 The Bridge, Chippenham | 130 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Eat Chinese | 9 The Bridge, Chippenham | 90 yd | |
| Shoestrings | 19 The Bridge, Chippenham | 90 yd | |
| Subway | 18 The Bridge, Chippenham | 130 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 8 New Road, Chippenham | 140 yd | |
| Istanbul Mangal | 9 New Road, Chippenham | 140 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Station Hill | 177 yd | |
| Waitrose | Unit 32, Borough Parade | 244 yd | |
| Tesco Stores 5758 | 1 Emery Gate, Chippenham | 305 yd | |
| Iceland | 44-45 Market Place, Chippenham | 402 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 5a, Hathaway Retail Park | 486 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ivy Lane Primary School IVY ROAD | grass pitches | 149 yd |
| Inspire Fitness (Chippenham) UNION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 324 yd |
| Olympiad Leisure Centre SADLERS MEAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 422 yd |
| The Angel Hotel Leisure Club MARKET PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 427 yd |
| Wiltshire College Chippenham (Closed) Cocklebury Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 600 yd |
| Westmead Playing Field (Closed) Westmead Lane | grass pitches | 650 yd |
| Monkton Park Par 3 Golf Course GOLF COURSE GOLF COURSE | golf | 732 yd |
| St Marys Rc Primary School ST MARYS SCHOOL ST MARYS SCHOOL ROWDEN HILL | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Monkton Park Primary School SADLERS MEAD | grass pitches | 924 yd |
| Chippenham Sports Club BRISTOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, 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 | 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% |
| Median download speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 28.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.33 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 4.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 18.61 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.