Fitzmaurice Close Derry Hill, Wiltshire
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (SN11), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28601035.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £805,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 4 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band E; Band D in Wiltshire costs £2,572 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 90% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chippenham, about 4.7 km (2.9 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 230 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 125 to 127 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Lodge Surgery, about 2.9 km (1.8 miles) away.
- People: About 530 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 9 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often criminal damage and arson.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £805,000 | £805,000 | £805,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £508,000 | £508,000 | £508,000 |
| 2018 | 1 | £488,000 | £488,000 | £488,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £380,000 | £380,000 | £380,000 |
| 2007 | 1 | £310,000 | £310,000 | £310,000 |
| 2000 | 2 | £172,250 | £167,500 | £177,000 |
| 1997 | 1 | £123,000 | £123,000 | £123,000 |
| 1996 | 1 | £115,000 | £115,000 | £115,000 |
| 1995 | 1 | £98,500 | £98,500 | £98,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2022 | BEECH HOUSE SN11 9PD | Detached | £805,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2020 | 1 SN11 9PD | Detached | £508,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2018 | 5 SN11 9PD | Detached | £488,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2013 | 7 SN11 9PD | Detached | £380,000 | |
| 26 Jul 2007 | 6 SN11 9PD | Detached | £310,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2000 | 2 SN11 9PD | Detached | £167,500 | |
| 11 Oct 2000 | 8 SN11 9PD | Detached | £177,000 | |
| 30 Oct 1997 | 4 SN11 9PD | Detached | £123,000 | |
| 5 Nov 1996 | 1 SN11 9PD | Detached | £115,000 | |
| 18 Aug 1995 | 7 SN11 9PD | Detached | £98,500 |
Energy performance certificates
4 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 226 m². Most common: House, detached (4). Built: 1991-1995 (1); 1983-1990 (1); 1967-1975 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (2); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (3 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Wiltshire in 2026-27: Band D £2,572 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,715 | £2,000 | £2,286 | £2,572 | £3,143 | £3,715 | £4,286 | £5,144 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band E (25% of about 1,130 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Roadworks
Planned, as of 31 October 2026
- 12 January 2027 to 13 January 2027: WALES AND WEST UTILITIES LTD, Remedial works, no carriageway incursion, on the footway (minor works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 125 m and 127 m above sea level (126 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN11 9NT | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN11 9PD | 100% | 90% | 90% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chippenham 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 4.7 km (2.9 miles) |
| Melksham 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.3 km (5.2 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Lansdowne Arms Derry Hill | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Chippenham | 4.2 km (2.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | Be.EV Charging Station | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 45.8 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | Lodge Surgery | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Pharmacies | Pewsham Pharmacy | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| NHS dentists | London Road Dental Surgery | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) |
| Hospital | Sulis Hospital Bath Elective Surgical Hub | 4.8 km (3 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 4.6 km (2.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | Tesco Bank ATM | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 230 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 2.2 ha | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Playing field | Stanley Park Sports Ground 15 ha | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 1.2 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Golden Gates, a listed building (Grade II*), 220 m south. 26 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Golden Gates | Listed building, Grade II* | 220 m south |
| Bowood | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Queenwood Plantation | Wood | 250 m east |
| Derry Woods | Wood | 370 m north |
| Derry Hill Plantation | Wood | 660 m (0.4 miles) south |
| Deer Mead Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) south-east |
| Nocketts Hill | Hill | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| The Gully | Valley | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.4 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 8 | 11 |
3 of the street's 11 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Wiltshire: see them on the Wiltshire page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | Primary | 5–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | Requires improvement (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne Arms SN11 9NS | Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Derry Hill Stores SN11 9NR | Retailers - other | 150 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 8 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Kerry Close (7); On or near Shelburne Way (1); On or near Lansdowne Crescent (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 48% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 10% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 30% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 48% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 47% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | under 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 40% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 18% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 8 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Lansdowne Crescent · Kerry Close · Barry Place · Wycombe Close · Shelburne Way · Church Road · Redhill Close · New Road · Devizes Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.