Lowden is in Chippenham and in North Wiltshire district. SN15 2BS is located in the Chippenham Lowden & Rowden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chippenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lowden, Chippenham, SN15 2BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN15 2RN, SN15 2NH, SN15 2BP, SN15 2BZ, SN15 2BD, SN15 2NQ, SN14 0AR, SN14 0DS, SN14 0DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around SN15 2BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.7% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.3% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 33.6% | 28% | -5.6% | 37.9% | -9.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.5% | 46.9% | 2.4% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 14.1% | 14.2% | 0.1% | 9.1% | 5.1% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.7% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 50.4% | 41.1% | -9.3% | 48.4% | -7.3% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 33.1% | -3.8% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 20.3% | 9.4% | 12.7% | 7.6% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 11.8% | 17.4% | 5.6% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 11.7% | -6.9% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 13.1% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 16.9% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.9% | 34.7% | -1.2% | 33.8% | 0.9% |
| Other | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 95.6% | 98.3% | 2.7% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
In this area, 89.9% 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 | 89.4% | 89.9% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 6.7% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 7.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.7% | 89.1% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 5.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 6.3% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -3.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 2.9% | -1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 2.9% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.2% | 0.4% | -5.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 76.7% | 3.6% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 46% | 37.2% | 8.8% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 12.7% | 6.0% | 6.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lowden was 42.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.1% lower than the Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Lowden has the 11th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon and the 775th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Lowden Parade Lowden, Chippenham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2025-08-08 | £217,305 |
| 86 Lowden, Chippenham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-09-20 | £282,533 |
| 3 Lowden Parade Lowden, Chippenham, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-08-02 | £222,609 |
| 81 Lowden, Chippenham, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2023-12-13 | £117,456 |
| 84 Lowden, Chippenham, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2023-02-21 | £154,527 |
SN15 2BS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2BS 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Rowden Hill , SN15 2AH | 1out of 4 | 365 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Lane Primary School Ivy Lane , SN15 1HE | 3out of 4 | 639 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Primary School Brook Street , SN14 0JE | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frogwell Primary School Derriads Lane , SN14 0DG | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Lord's Mead , SN14 0LL | 3out of 4 | 1,127 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 | 1,290 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardenhuish School Hardenhuish Lane , SN14 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 1,679 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Stanley Lane , SN15 3XB | 3out of 4 | 2,762 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 | 1,373 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 | 1,295 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notton House Academy 28 Notton , Lacock SN15 2NF | 3out of 4 | 3,475 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Heywood Prep The Priory , Priory Street SN13 0AP | - not rated | 5,143 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmanuel Evangelical Church Chippenh | Emmanuel Church, Goldney Avenue | 442 yd | |
| Bombers Sports Bar | Unit F Front, Ivy Road Industrial Estate | 557 yd | |
| Cafe 3:16 | Ladyfield Evangelical Church, Hungerdown Lane | 741 yd | |
| Grounded Chippenham | 1 Bath Road, Chippenham | 758 yd | |
| Prezzo | 57-58 New Road, Chippenham | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowden Arms | Rowden Hill, Chippenham | 640 yd | |
| Fortune Inn | Sheldon Road, Chippenham | 659 yd | |
| Constitutional Club | Foghamshire, Chippenham | 714 yd | |
| The Black Horse | New Road, Chippenham | 774 yd | |
| The Brunel | 55 New Road, Chippenham | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platts | 4 Sheldon Road, Chippenham | 241 yd | |
| Shoestrings | 1 Audley Road, Chippenham | 303 yd | |
| Lucky Eat Chinese | 9 The Bridge, Chippenham | 776 yd | |
| Shoestrings | 19 The Bridge, Chippenham | 776 yd | |
| Subway | 18 The Bridge, Chippenham | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waitrose | Unit 32, Borough Parade | 777 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Station Hill | 878 yd | |
| Tesco Express Shop | Chippenham Filling Station, Hungerdown Lane | 913 yd | |
| Tesco Stores 5758 | 1 Emery Gate, Chippenham | 946 yd | |
| Iceland | 44-45 Market Place, Chippenham | 977 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Marys Rc Primary School ST MARYS SCHOOL ST MARYS SCHOOL ROWDEN HILL | grass pitches | 281 yd |
| Ivy Lane Primary School IVY ROAD | grass pitches | 585 yd |
| North Wilts Bowls Club CLUB HOUSE CLUB HOUSE WESTCROFT | indoor bowls | 810 yd |
| Westmead Playing Field (Closed) Westmead Lane | grass pitches | 835 yd |
| The Angel Hotel Leisure Club MARKET PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 930 yd |
| Frogwell Primary School FROGWELL | grass pitches | 999 yd |
| Inspire Fitness (Chippenham) UNION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,002 yd |
| Westinghouse Cricket Club (Closed) Off Bristol Road | grass pitches | 1,003 yd |
| Chippenham Sports Club BRISTOL ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,037 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 | 62.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 60.0% |
| 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 40.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.