Colborne Close is in Chippenham and in North Wiltshire district. SN15 3TW is located in the Chippenham Pewsham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chippenham. This postcode has been in use since 1983-03-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colborne Close, Chippenham, SN15 3TW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN15 3TA, SN15 3TD, SN15 3TN, SN15 3TJ, SN15 3TB, SN15 3TL, SN15 3XA, SN15 3TP, SN15 3TQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN15 3TW 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 Colborne Close 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.
Colborne Close 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Colborne Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2025-10-03 | £148,000 |
| 9 Colborne Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £181,000 | 2025-05-29 | £184,378 |
| 14 Colborne Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2025-03-28 | £197,703 |
| 15 Colborne Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £79,000 | 2024-05-10 | £81,151 |
| 3 Colborne Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £61,000 | 2023-06-09 | £61,375 |
SN15 3TW 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 | 491 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Charter Primary School Wood Lane , SN15 3EA | 3out of 4 | 1,164 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Park Primary School Sadlers Mead , SN15 3PN | 3out of 4 | 1,656 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Lane Primary School Ivy Lane , SN15 1HE | 3out of 4 | 2,415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Rowden Hill , SN15 2AH | 1out of 4 | 2,484 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 | 454 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheldon School Hardenhuish Lane , SN14 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 3,734 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardenhuish School Hardenhuish Lane , SN14 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,898 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 | 2,134 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 | 2,700 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notton House Academy 28 Notton , Lacock SN15 2NF | 3out of 4 | 3,618 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Spero | Chippenham Christian Fellowship, Wood Lane | 898 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Lane | Lodge Road, Chippenham | 665 yd | |
| The Pack Horse | London Road, Chippenham | 970 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pewsham Chinese Kitchen | Unit 2, Lodge Road | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 16 Lodge Road, Chippenham | 665 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield School STANLEY LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 491 yd |
| Stanley Park Sports Ground STANLEY PARK SPORTS GROUND STANLEY PARK SPORTS GROUND A4 SOUTH EAST FROM PEWSHAM ROUNDABOUT TO JUNCTION WITH A342 | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Kings Lodge Community School LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 547 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 | 57.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 51.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 74.54 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 74.54 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.