Maur Close Chippenham, Wiltshire
15 addresses across 2 postcodes (SN15), about 70 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28601231.
- Sales: 19 recorded sales since 1995; in 2026 the median was £555,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 6 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 4).
- 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 C; Band D in Wiltshire costs £2,572 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chippenham, about 830 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 230 m away, and Westmead Open Space (30 hectares) is about 390 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 7.4 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.3 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 58 to 65 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 15 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Rowden Surgery, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 360 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 96% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 35 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | £555,000 | £555,000 | £555,000 |
| 2025 | 1 | £850,000 | £850,000 | £850,000 |
| 2022 | 2 | £655,000 | £535,000 | £775,000 |
| 2021 | 1 | £724,000 | £724,000 | £724,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £695,000 | £695,000 | £695,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £595,000 | £595,000 | £595,000 |
| 2016 | 1 | £615,000 | £615,000 | £615,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £587,000 | £587,000 | £587,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £430,000 | £430,000 | £430,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £287,000 | £287,000 | £287,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £351,500 | £338,000 | £365,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £435,000 | £435,000 | £435,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 2026 | 5 SN15 2NJ | Detached | £555,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | BEECH HOUSE, 12 SN15 2NJ | Detached | £850,000 | |
| 24 Jun 2022 | BEECH HOUSE, 12 SN15 2NJ | Detached | £775,000 | |
| 29 Apr 2022 | 5 SN15 2NJ | Detached | £535,000 | |
| 13 Apr 2021 | WILLOW HOUSE SN15 2NJ | Detached | £724,000 | |
| 23 Aug 2019 | 4 SN15 2NJ | Detached | £695,000 | |
| 23 Jun 2017 | 9 SN15 2NJ | Detached | £595,000 | |
| 15 Sep 2016 | 2 SN15 2NJ | Detached | £615,000 | |
| 10 May 2013 | WILLOW HOUSE SN15 2NJ | Detached | £587,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2006 | 4 SN15 2NJ | Detached | £430,000 | |
| 1 Apr 2005 | 5 SN15 2NJ | Detached | £287,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2003 | 4 SN15 2NJ | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 12 Mar 2003 | 3 SN15 2NJ | Detached | £338,000 | |
| 9 May 2002 | BEECH HOUSE, 12 SN15 2NJ | Detached | £435,000 | |
| 31 Aug 2001 | WILLOW HOUSE SN15 2NJ | Detached | £370,000 | |
| 25 Jun 2001 | WILLOW HOUSE SN15 2NJ | Detached | £365,000 | |
| 23 May 1997 | 1 SN15 2NJ | Detached | £191,000 | |
| 4 Apr 1997 | 6 SN15 2NJ | Detached | £192,000 | |
| 6 Feb 1996 | 1 SN15 2NJ | Detached | £195,000 |
Energy performance certificates
6 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 185 m². Most common: House, detached (5); Bungalow, detached (1). Built: 1991-1995 (3); 1996-2002 (2); 1983-1990 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 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 C (33% of about 790 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.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Brethren Meeting Room, Goldney Avenue, Chippenham, permissioned (330 m)
- Land Rear Of 56 To 58 New Road Chippenham SN15 1ES: up to 8 homes, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Former West End Social Club Audley Road Chippenham Audley Road Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 0EP: up to 5 homes, permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
- 11-12 High Street Chippenham SN15 3ER: up to 5 homes, permissioned (600 m (0.4 miles))
- Floors 1 And 2 Above 46 And 47 Market Place Chippenham Wiltshire: up to 7 homes, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- The Embankment Site, Bath Road, Chippenham, permissioned (690 m (0.4 miles))
- 13-16 Market Place , Chippenham, permissioned (720 m (0.4 miles))
- 36 Market Place, Chippenham: up to 6 homes, permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
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 15 addresses are between 58 m and 65 m above sea level (63 m on average); the ground rises about 6 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN15 2NJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| SN15 2NQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chippenham 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Melksham 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 7 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 25 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Charter Road Chippenham | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Chippenham | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Sadlers Mead Car Park | 900 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 42 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowden Surgery | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowden Hill Pharmacy | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dac - Chippenham | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Hospital | Sulis Hospital Bath Elective Surgical Hub | 570 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Waitrose Little Chippenham, Borough Parade Cashzone | 510 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 6 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 230 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Westmead Open Space 30 ha | 390 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Audley Road Play Area 630 m² | 260 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westmead Open Space 4.1 ha | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,520 m² | 550 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 6 parks and gardens, 59 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Ivy Longhouse and the Ivy Stables, a listed building (Grade II*), 220 m east. 214 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 14 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Ivy Longhouse and the Ivy Stables | Listed building, Grade II* | 220 m east |
| The Ivy and the Ivy West Wing | Listed building, Grade I | 260 m east |
| Railway Viaduct | Listed building, Grade II* | 550 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Old Baptist Chapel | Listed building, Grade II* | 650 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Moated Site and Fishponds east of Rowden Manor | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) south |
| Sheldon Manor | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3 km (1.8 miles) west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 250 m south-west |
| Westmead New Plantation | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Baydons Wood | Wood | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) east |
| Pewsham Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-east |
| Mortimores Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) south |
| Corsham Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 7.4 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.3 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 13 | 15 |
2 of the street's 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 350 m | Report card (Mar 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 360 m | Report card (Jan 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Redland Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 780 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Expected standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Wiltshire College and University Centre | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Frogwell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Charter Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Monkton Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Sheldon School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Jun 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Queen's Crescent School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Paul's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Hardenhuish School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platts SN14 0BN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 200 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jul 2024 |
| One Stop Community Store SN14 0BN | Retailers - other | 220 m | 5 Very good | 18 Jun 2022 |
| Bombers Sports Bar SN15 1SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | Exempt | |
| Speedrange | Distributors/Transporters | 310 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Sep 2023 |
| St Marys RC School SN15 2AH | School/college/university | 360 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2026 |
| The Bridge House SN15 3WL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Robert Dyas SN15 3WL | Retailers - other | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| The Cellar by Wine Monkey | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Chippenham & District Constitutional Club SN15 1HB | Pub/bar/nightclub | 490 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Kitchen by Wine Monkey | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Doorway Wiltshire Ltd. SN15 2AB | Other catering premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 16 May 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Charter Road (14); On or near Rudman Park (6); On or near Palmer Street (5); On or near Tall Trees (5); On or near Lowden Hill (4).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 13% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 96% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 55% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | under 1% | 17% |
| Private rented | 3% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 6% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 60% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 33% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 42% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 10% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 1% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 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
Erleigh Drive · Tall Trees · Sandes Close · Sheldon Road · Charter Road · St Teresas Drive · Gypsy Lane · Lowden · Field View · St Josephs Drive · Kingham Close · Rudman Park
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.