SN15 3QZ is in Lower Lodge, Chippenham and Wiltshire district. SN15 3QZ is located in the Chippenham Pewsham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chippenham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lower Lodge, Chippenham, SN15 3QZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN15 3QZ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 46.7% | 48.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 53.3% | 51.4% | -1.9% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
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 | 41.8% | 34.6% | -7.2% | 37.9% | -3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.9% | 43.6% | 4.7% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 1.9% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 15.6% | 4.5% | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 3.3% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 45.5% | 38.8% | -6.7% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 43.5% | 43.4% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 9.8% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 14.5% | 5.6% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 1.6% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 12% | 10.4% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 14.6% | -1.7% | 9.6% | 5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 23.6% | 14.2% | -9.4% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.3% | 7.1% | 1.8% | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 25% | 12.5% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 25% | -3.8% | 33.8% | -8.8% |
| Other | 1.4% | 3.8% | 2.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 95.1% | 96.3% | 1.2% | 81.4% | 14.9% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 91.8% 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 | 89.4% | 91.8% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 7% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 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 | 89% | 91.4% | 2.4% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7.4% | 7.4% | 9.8% | -2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.4% | 0% | -2.4% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 0.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0.4% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 82.7% | 76.7% | 6.0% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| No passport held | 14.4% | 13.5% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.9% | 37.2% | -0.3% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around SN15 3QZ was 53.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 62.9% lower than the Chippenham Hardens & Central average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
SN15 3QZ has the 4th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in Chippenham Hardens & Central and the 594th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about 0.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 75% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Lower Lodge Farm, Chippenham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 1998-05-14 | £797,692 |
SN15 3QZ 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 | 89 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Looking after home or family | 3 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Lodge Primary School Kings Lodge Primary School , SN15 3SY | 3out of 4 | 1,611 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charter Primary School Wood Lane , SN15 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Rowden Hill , SN15 2AH | 1out of 4 | 2,031 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Lane Primary School Ivy Lane , SN15 1HE | 3out of 4 | 2,585 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Park Primary School Sadlers Mead , SN15 3PN | 3out of 4 | 2,680 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,439 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheldon School Hardenhuish Lane , SN14 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,686 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardenhuish School Hardenhuish Lane , SN14 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 4,055 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 | 2,892 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notton House Academy 28 Notton , Lacock SN15 2NF | 3out of 4 | 1,601 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Young People's Support Centre The Bridge Centre , Bath Road SN15 1AA | - not rated | 3,257 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heywood Prep The Priory , Priory Street SN13 0AP | - not rated | 5,218 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wiltshire College Lackham LACKHAM PARK | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 972 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.