Highfield is in Bromham, Chippenham and in Kennet district. SN15 2HJ is located in the Bromham, Rowde & Roundway electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Devizes. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Highfield, Bromham, Chippenham, SN15 2HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN15 2HL, SN15 2HH, SN15 2HQ, SN15 2HT, SN15 2HR, SN15 2HN, SN15 2HS, SN15 2ES, SN15 2HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN15 2HJ is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 49.5% | 46.8% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 50.5% | 53.2% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 | 17.3% | 29% | 11.7% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 37.6% | -10.4% | 44.2% | -6.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 15.6% | 21% | 5.4% | 9.1% | 11.9% |
| Widowed | 16.8% | 11.3% | -5.5% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 26.7% | 28.3% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -20.1% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 41% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 7.4% |
| Fair health | 25.7% | 19.5% | -6.2% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| Bad health | 8.4% | 7.8% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 3.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
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 2HJ this area, 30.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 16.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.9% | 30.6% | -11.3% | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.1% | 12.9% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.8% | 14% | 1.2% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 7% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.3% | 15.1% | 7.8% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 16.1% | 5.5% | 33.8% | -17.7% |
| Other | 7.3% | 4.3% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| White | 99% | 98% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 96.5% | 98% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 2% | 1.5% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Africa | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 98% | 1.5% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.8% | 76.7% | -0.9% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 23.7% | 13.5% | 10.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38% | 37.2% | 0.8% |
| Christian | 55.1% | 46.2% | 8.9% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Highfield was 94.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 61.6% higher than the Bromham, Rowde & Roundway average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Highfield has the 11th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Bromham, Rowde & Roundway and the 258th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 13.0%.
Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Highfield, Chippenham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2021-10-29 | £268,376 |
| 5 Highfield, Chippenham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2020-01-24 | £335,050 |
| 5 Highfield, Chippenham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £87,000 | 2001-08-17 | £248,537 |
| 7 Highfield, Chippenham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £69,000 | 2001-07-16 | £183,276 |
| 10 Highfield, Chippenham, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £63,000 | 1998-07-31 | £276,876 |
SN15 2HJ 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 SN15 2HJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 68 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 13 |
| Education | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Church of England VC Primary School, Bromham The Leaze , Bromham SN15 2EY | 3out of 4 | 782 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heddington Church of England Primary School Church Road , Heddington SN11 0PJ | 3out of 4 | 3,100 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowde CofE Academy High Street , SN10 2ND | - not rated | 3,545 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes St Joseph's Place , SN10 1DD | 3out of 4 | 5,279 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverwood School , Rowde SN10 2QQ | - not rated | 2,483 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound Inn | High Street, Bromham | 815 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas Vc Primary School THE LEAZE | grass pitches | 877 yd |
| Jubilee Field NEW ROAD | grass pitches | 1,041 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.91 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.