Rowe Mead is in Pewsham, Chippenham and in North Wiltshire district. SN15 3YP is located in the Chippenham Pewsham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Chippenham. This postcode has been in use since 1992-08-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rowe Mead, Pewsham, Chippenham, SN15 3YP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN15 3XF, SN15 3GL, SN15 3YJ, SN15 3GA, SN15 3GP, SN15 3XE, SN15 3GN, SN15 3YT, SN15 3WB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding SN15 3YP is primarily male, with 53.5% 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 | 51.1% | 46.5% | -4.6% | 51.0% | -4.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 53.5% | 4.6% | 49.0% | 4.5% |
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 | 47.4% | 41.9% | -5.5% | 37.9% | 4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.1% | 37.4% | 5.3% | 44.2% | -6.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 13.5% | 14% | 0.5% | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.9% | 53.5% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 5.1% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 34.1% | -4.6% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 6.8% | 7.8% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -4.9% |
| Bad health | 2.6% | 4.3% | 1.7% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 3YP this area, 7.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.8% | 7.2% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -11.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 11.7% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.1% | 14.9% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.4% | 22.5% | 8.1% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 34% | 38.3% | 4.3% | 33.8% | 4.5% |
| Other | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.8% 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% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.6% | 93.8% | -2.8% | 81.4% | 12.4% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 90% 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 | 90.6% | 90% | -0.6% | 83.2% | 6.8% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 5.4% | 0.9% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Oceania | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.8% | 90.3% | 0.5% | 83.2% | 7.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 5.8% | 3.5% | 9.8% | -4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 1.6% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.6% | 13.5% | 3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.5% | 37.2% | 16.3% |
| Christian | 41.1% | 46.2% | -5.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowe Mead was 8.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.2% lower than the Chippenham Hardens & Central average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Rowe Mead has the 5th lowest crime rate of 23 local areas in Chippenham Hardens & Central and the 92nd lowest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Rowe Mead, Chippenham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2024-03-26 | £235,731 |
| 8 Rowe Mead, Chippenham, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2023-04-28 | £232,487 |
| 42 Rowe Mead, Chippenham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £259,000 | 2022-10-13 | £265,924 |
| 8 Rowe Mead, Chippenham, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2022-01-14 | £228,671 |
| 32 Rowe Mead, Chippenham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2020-11-13 | £238,474 |
SN15 3YP area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Primary School Wood Lane , SN15 3EA | 3out of 4 | 417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Lodge Primary School Kings Lodge Primary School , SN15 3SY | 3out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Rowden Hill , SN15 2AH | 1out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Park Primary School Sadlers Mead , SN15 3PN | 3out of 4 | 1,390 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Lane Primary School Ivy Lane , SN15 1HE | 3out of 4 | 1,552 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,435 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheldon School Hardenhuish Lane , SN14 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 2,839 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardenhuish School Hardenhuish Lane , SN14 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 3,112 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 | 1,657 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 | 2,106 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Notton House Academy 28 Notton , Lacock SN15 2NF | 3out of 4 | 2,857 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 | 417 yd | |
| Taj Mahal | 51 The Causeway, Chippenham | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Lane | Lodge Road, Chippenham | 574 yd | |
| The Pack Horse | London Road, Chippenham | 577 yd | |
| Three Crowns (Broadtown Brewery) | Three Crowns, The Causeway | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pewsham Chinese Kitchen | Unit 2, Lodge Road | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 16 Lodge Road, Chippenham | 574 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Charter Primary School WOOD LANE | grass pitches | 457 yd |
| Kings Lodge Community School LODGE ROAD | grass pitches | 708 yd |
| Westmead Playing Field (Closed) Westmead Lane | grass pitches | 951 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.