College Close is in Chippenham and in North Wiltshire district. SN15 3NP is located in the Chippenham Monkton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chippenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about College Close, Chippenham, SN15 3NP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN15 3NS, SN15 3QW, SN15 3LP, SN15 3NT, SN15 3QL, SN15 3QJ, SN15 3LR, SN15 3NR, SN15 3LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN15 3NP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 52.2% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 49.6% | 47.8% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 SN15 3NP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55% 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 | 16.9% | 17.6% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -20.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.2% | 55% | -5.2% | 44.2% | 10.8% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 6% | 9.7% | 3.7% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 16.1% | 16.8% | 0.7% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 27.4% | 37.3% | 9.9% | 48.4% | -11.1% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 40% | 2.4% | 33.6% | 6.4% |
| Fair health | 29.7% | 16.1% | -13.6% | 12.7% | 3.4% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.9% | -0.2% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
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 | 30.1% | 20.9% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 6.8% | 9.2% | 2.4% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 10.5% | -3.2% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 15.5% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.1% | 32.2% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.8% | -3.0% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| White | 98.9% | 98% | -0.9% | 81.4% | 16.6% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 94.7% | 90.9% | -3.8% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 3% | 7.1% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 90.6% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 8.2% | 7.8% | 9.8% | -1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.9% | -2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0.4% | -4.1% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 81.6% | 76.7% | 4.9% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 61.8% | 46.2% | 15.6% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.9% | 6.0% | -2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around College Close was 154.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 142.4% higher than the Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
College Close has the 7th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Chippenham Cepen Park & Hunters Moon and the 116th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 College Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-06-09 | £327,773 |
| 13 College Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £396,000 | 2025-03-06 | £402,361 |
| 4 College Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-09-27 | £351,259 |
| 17 College Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-12-13 | £331,887 |
| 7 College Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-12-14 | £360,648 |
SN15 3NP 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 3NP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 55% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 130 |
| Full-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Part-Time Employee | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkton Park Primary School Sadlers Mead , SN15 3PN | 3out of 4 | 502 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Lane Primary School Ivy Lane , SN15 1HE | 3out of 4 | 1,167 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Primary School The Oaks , SN15 1DU | 3out of 4 | 1,315 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charter Primary School Wood Lane , SN15 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,470 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Rowden Hill , SN15 2AH | 1out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield School Stanley Lane , SN15 3XB | 3out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardenhuish School Hardenhuish Lane , SN14 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheldon School Hardenhuish Lane , SN14 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,074 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiltshire College Cocklebury Road , SN15 3QD | - not rated | 431 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 | 823 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notton House Academy 28 Notton , Lacock SN15 2NF | 3out of 4 | 4,651 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Tenth Hole Tea Room | Monkton Park Golf Course, Sadlers Mead | 612 yd | |
| Steamers t/a Hearty Hare Cafe | Chippenham Railway Station, Cocklebury Road | 751 yd | |
| Boswells Cafe | 1 Emery Gate, Chippenham | 874 yd | |
| St Andrew's Church Hall Coffee Shop | St Andrews Church, Market Place | 878 yd | |
| The ArDe Tree Ltd. | 23A New Road, Chippenham | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cocklebury Club | Chippenham Post Office Sports And Social Club, Cocklebury Road | 746 yd | |
| The Old Road Tavern | Old Road, Chippenham | 878 yd | |
| Rose & Crown | Rose And Crown, 22 Market Place | 958 yd | |
| Prince of Wales Micropub | 8 Station Hill, Chippenham | 968 yd | |
| The Flying Monk Tavern | 6 Market Place, Chippenham | 982 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siemens | Ground Floor, The Old Foundry | 785 yd | |
| Langley Fish and Burger Bar | 3 Langley Road, Chippenham | 821 yd | |
| Lee's Peking and Cantonese Cuisine | Lees Takeaway, 5 Langley Road | 822 yd | |
| Greggs | Unit 1b, Hathaway Retail Park | 839 yd | |
| Boston Burger | 40 Market Place, Chippenham | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 5a, Hathaway Retail Park | 746 yd | |
| Tesco Stores 5758 | 1 Emery Gate, Chippenham | 874 yd | |
| Iceland | 44-45 Market Place, Chippenham | 894 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | Sainsburys Local, Station Hill | 958 yd | |
| Waitrose | Unit 32, Borough Parade | 1,056 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Monkton Park Primary School SADLERS MEAD | grass pitches | 448 yd |
| Wiltshire College Chippenham (Closed) Cocklebury Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 505 yd |
| Monkton Park Par 3 Golf Course GOLF COURSE GOLF COURSE | golf | 631 yd |
| Olympiad Leisure Centre SADLERS MEAD | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 675 yd |
| Inspire Fitness (Chippenham) UNION ROAD | health and fitness suite | 888 yd |
| The Angel Hotel Leisure Club MARKET PLACE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 981 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 | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 108.22 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 108.22 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.