Victoria Drive is in Lyneham, Chippenham and in North Wiltshire district. SN15 4TA is located in the Lyneham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of North Wiltshire. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Victoria Drive, Lyneham, Chippenham, SN15 4TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: SN15 4RA, SN15 4TD, SN15 4TG, SN15 4RB, SN15 4TF, SN15 4QZ, SN15 4TB, SN15 4AN, SN15 4TE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SN15 4TA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 49.3% | 47.7% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 50.7% | 52.3% | 1.6% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 4TA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% 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 | 21.5% | 26% | 4.5% | 37.9% | -11.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.8% | 55.1% | -6.7% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 14.5% | 2.1% | 9.1% | 5.4% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 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 (87.2%) 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 | 53.9% | 49.4% | -4.5% | 48.4% | 1.0% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 37.8% | 5.9% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 9.7% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 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 4TA this area, 8.4% 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 | 8.2% | 8.4% | 0.2% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 11.9% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 22.6% | 4.6% | 13.4% | 9.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 4.9% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 23% | 7.1% | 16.9% | 6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.6% | 29.2% | -9.4% | 33.8% | -4.6% |
| Other | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 97.9% | 96.6% | -1.3% | 81.4% | 15.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 91.4% 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% | 91.4% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 8.2% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 6.7% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 91.8% | -1.8% | 83.2% | 8.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 5.6% | 5.2% | 9.8% | -4.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.7% | 76.7% | 2.0% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 16.8% | 13.5% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.4% | 37.2% | 6.2% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Drive was 41.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 140.8% higher than the Lyneham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Victoria Drive has the 11th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Lyneham and the 795th highest crime rate of 1,627 local areas in Wiltshire .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.0%.
Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Victoria Drive, Chippenham, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £292,500 | 2025-04-17 | £296,554 |
| 18 Victoria Drive, Chippenham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-11-17 | £265,897 |
| 22 Victoria Drive, Chippenham, Wiltshire Terraced, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2021-09-27 | £301,245 |
| 20 Victoria Drive, Chippenham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2012-12-07 | £271,111 |
| 18 Victoria Drive, Chippenham, Wiltshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2010-11-22 | £233,034 |
SN15 4TA 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 6 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 51 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyneham Primary School Preston Lane , Lyneham SN15 4QJ | 2out of 4 | 335 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hilmarton Primary School Compton Road , Hilmarton SN11 8SG | 3out of 4 | 3,769 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crowns Cafe | Raf Lyneham, Calne Road | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mallard | Calne Road, Lyneham | 918 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyneham Kebab House | 41C Calne Road, Lyneham | 604 yd | |
| Kai Tak | 41B Calne Road, Lyneham | 611 yd | |
| Lyneham Pizza & Kebabs | 41A Calne Road, Lyneham | 611 yd | |
| Zeera (Lyneham) Ltd. | 41 Calne Road, Lyneham | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 22A Calne Road, Lyneham | 558 yd | |
| Co-operative | 45 Calne Road, Lyneham | 612 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 | 35 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 50.78 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 50.78 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 8.8 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.