Hardenhuish Avenue is in Chippenham and in North Wiltshire district. SN15 1NJ 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 Avenue, Chippenham, SN15 1NJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN15 1NL, SN15 1NH, SN15 1NW, SN15 1NN, SN15 1NG, SN15 1NU, SN15 1PB, SN15 1JT, SN15 1NP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN15 1NJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents 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 | 47.1% | 48.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 52.9% | 51.3% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
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 1NJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 32.5% | 45.7% | 13.2% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 35.5% | -14.9% | 44.2% | -8.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 9.8% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) 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 | 59.9% | 55.1% | -4.8% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 30.7% | 5.0% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 9.2% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 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.
In the area around SN15 1NJ this area, 8.6% 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 | 12.3% | 8.6% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 9% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 9.8% | -9.2% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.1% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.7% | 23.3% | 10.6% | 16.9% | 6.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.6% | 41.4% | 4.8% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 2.5% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97.1% | 92.4% | -4.7% | 81.4% | 11.0% |
In this area, 84.2% 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 | 90.9% | 84.2% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 7.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.2% | 3.5% | 2.3% | 5.6% | -2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.6% | 84.2% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 1.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.8% | -0.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.6% | 13.5% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.4% | 37.2% | 12.2% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hardenhuish Avenue was 33.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 39.3% lower than the Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Hardenhuish Avenue has the 26th lowest crime rate of 60 local areas in Chippenham Cepen Park & Derriads and the 699th lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hardenhuish Avenue, Chippenham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £605,000 | 2023-05-11 | £624,755 |
| 12 Hardenhuish Avenue, Chippenham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2018-04-24 | £490,667 |
| 14 Hardenhuish Avenue, Chippenham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2011-10-14 | £434,404 |
| 14 Hardenhuish Avenue, Chippenham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £239,000 | 2004-01-30 | £461,580 |
| 14 Hardenhuish Avenue, Chippenham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2003-01-29 | £393,211 |
SN15 1NJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
SN15 1NJ 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 | 111 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Education | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redland Primary School Brook Street , SN14 0JE | 3out of 4 | 486 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Lane Primary School Ivy Lane , SN15 1HE | 3out of 4 | 787 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Primary School The Oaks , SN15 1DU | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frogwell Primary School Derriads Lane , SN14 0DG | 3out of 4 | 1,123 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Lord's Mead , SN14 0LL | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 556 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardenhuish School Hardenhuish Lane , SN14 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Stanley Lane , SN15 3XB | 3out of 4 | 3,074 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 | 1,217 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 | 765 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notton House Academy 28 Notton , Lacock SN15 2NF | 3out of 4 | 4,405 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Evangelical Church Chippenh | Emmanuel Church, Goldney Avenue | 513 yd | |
| House of Beauty | House Of Beauty, 40A New Road | 635 yd | |
| Amici Restaurant | 29 New Road, Chippenham | 667 yd | |
| The Grill House A Taste Of Santorini | 18C New Road, Chippenham | 679 yd | |
| The ArDe Tree Ltd. | 23A New Road, Chippenham | 682 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham Park Bowls Club | Fleet Road, Chippenham | 336 yd | |
| Chippenham Sports Club | Chippenham Sports Club And Bowls Pavillion, Bristol Road | 635 yd | |
| The Old Road Tavern | Old Road, Chippenham | 712 yd | |
| The Black Horse | New Road, Chippenham | 744 yd | |
| The Brunel | 55 New Road, Chippenham | 744 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoestrings | 1 Audley Road, Chippenham | 630 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 16-17 New Road, Chippenham | 679 yd | |
| The Golden Dragon | 18A New Road, Chippenham | 679 yd | |
| Papa Johns | 19 New Road, Chippenham | 680 yd | |
| The Spice Heaven | 23D New Road, Chippenham | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Station Hill | 749 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 5a, Hathaway Retail Park | 824 yd | |
| LIDL Great Britain Ltd. | Lidl, Hungerdown Lane | 895 yd | |
| Waitrose | Unit 32, Borough Parade | 1,010 yd | |
| Co-operative Stop & Shop | 93 Greenway Lane, Chippenham | 1,029 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chippenham Sports Club BRISTOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 158 yd |
| Westinghouse Cricket Club (Closed) Off Bristol Road | grass pitches | 507 yd |
| Sheldon School HARDENHUISH LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 662 yd |
| Ivy Lane Primary School IVY ROAD | grass pitches | 684 yd |
| Inspire Fitness (Chippenham) UNION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 723 yd |
| Hardenhuish School HARDENHUISH LANE | grass pitches | 862 yd |
| Olympiad Leisure Centre SADLERS MEAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,022 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 | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 70.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 159.96 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 159.96 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.9 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.