Town Pop. 36,627

Living in Chippenham (Wiltshire): Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Chippenham (Wiltshire) is 57/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 56/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 60/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 6 places in the SN13 postcode district. The SN13 district averages 47/100, putting Chippenham (Wiltshire) 10 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 16 points above the SN13 district's 40/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SN13 postcode district.

57
OUT OF 100
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Chippenham (Wiltshire) scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
60
77.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,007 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 633 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Shoplifting 279 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 210 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Public order 208 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
other 486 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 265 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 185 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Lane 166 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10 µg/m³
75
Green Space 29
Parks Ample 36
Sports Pitches Ample 28
Allotments Ample 5
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Ample 7
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 30

Services

Schools
49
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 13 in area · 15 within 4km
8Good3Requires Improvement2Ungraded
  • Abbeyfield SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Hardenhuish SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ivy Lane Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Kings Lodge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Monkton Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Queen's Crescent SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Redland Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Sheldon SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Charter Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • Frogwell Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
56
A&E departmentsRoyal United Hospital11.1 mi
Great Western Hospital16.8 mi
Southmead Hospital19.1 mi
Hospital waitsHampshire And Isle Of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks70%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99.3%
3 GP surgeries in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,375 patients per GP
11dentists6pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
75
Full fibre (FTTP)67.4%
available across Wiltshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
89.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 913 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate62.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.8%Unemployed2.8%Retired21.9%Student3.5%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical31%Routine & elementary26.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.6%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership67.9%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
32
Council tax Wiltshire · 2026-27
A £1,715
B £2,000
C £2,286
D £2,572
E £3,144
F £3,715
G £4,287
H £5,144
Energy Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Wessex Water
Average bill regional £581/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
54
Chippenham 0.4 mi
Melksham 5.6 mi
Bradford-on-Avon 9.7 mi
J17 M4 3.8 mi
J17 M4 3.9 mi
J18 M4 9.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
53
Pubs & Bars Ample 23
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 29
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 25
Retail Shopping Ample 96
Takeaways Ample 29
Fitness Ample 17

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £302,000 309
Detached £432,000 93
Semi-detached £302,000 93
Terraced £254,000 81
Flat / Maisonette £165,000 42
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£145k £247k £351k £453k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Kington Langley 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Lackham 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Kington St Michael 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Notton (Wiltshire) 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Biddestone 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Derry Hill and Studley 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Yatton Keynell 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Corsham 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Gastard 52 3.6 mi away ⇄
Clanville 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Sutton Benger 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
Leigh Delamere 0 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chippenham (Wiltshire) a nice place to live?

Chippenham (Wiltshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Chippenham (Wiltshire) is 57/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Chippenham (Wiltshire)?

Chippenham (Wiltshire) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 60/100. There were 2,823 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chippenham (Wiltshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Chippenham (Wiltshire) are Abbeyfield School, Hardenhuish School and Ivy Lane Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 13 rated schools in Chippenham (Wiltshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Chippenham (Wiltshire)?

The current median house price in Chippenham (Wiltshire) is £302,000, around 6% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £432,000, semi-detached £302,000, terraced £254,000, flat £165,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 309 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Chippenham (Wiltshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Chippenham (Wiltshire)

SN13 47 ⇄
SN14 54 ⇄
SN15 50 ⇄

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