Royal Close Chippenham, Wiltshire
33 addresses across 4 postcodes (SN15), about 80 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 28601282.
- Energy: 28 homes have an energy certificate (C: 14, E: 14).
- Flood: 25 addresses on its postcodes are in areas 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 A; Band D in Wiltshire costs £2,572 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 0% to 58% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chippenham, about 920 m (0.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 90 m away, and Westmead Open Space (30 hectares) is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.1 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 46 to 47 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 33 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Rowden Surgery, about 330 m away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 540 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 28% of households owned their home and 27% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 37 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
28 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 34 m². Most common: Flat (28). Built: 1967-1975 (14); 1983-1990 (14). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (28).
Each home's certificates and sales (14 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 A (43% of about 980 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)
- 11-12 High Street Chippenham SN15 3ER: up to 5 homes, permissioned (520 m (0.3 miles))
- 13-16 Market Place , Chippenham, permissioned (560 m (0.3 miles))
- Floors 1 And 2 Above 46 And 47 Market Place Chippenham Wiltshire: up to 7 homes, permissioned (590 m (0.4 miles))
- 36 Market Place, Chippenham: up to 6 homes, permissioned (630 m (0.4 miles))
- Land Rear Of 56 To 58 New Road Chippenham SN15 1ES: up to 8 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Brethren Meeting Room, Goldney Avenue, Chippenham, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- The Embankment Site, Bath Road, Chippenham, permissioned (750 m (0.5 miles))
- Former West End Social Club Audley Road Chippenham Audley Road Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 0EP: up to 5 homes, permissioned (860 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 21 addresses are in areas at high risk, 4 at medium risk and 10 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
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.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| SN15 2RG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SN15 2RH | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| SN15 2RB | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 2 / 8 | unlikely |
| SN15 2RF | not in 2 or 3 | 18 / 2 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 33 addresses are between 46 m and 47 m above sea level (47 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SN15 2RB | 100% | 52% | 58% | 0% |
| SN15 2RF | 100% | 3% | 3% | 0% |
| SN15 2RG | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| SN15 2RH | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chippenham 1.7 million journeys in 2024–25 | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| Melksham 61,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.5 km (5.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Charter Road Chippenham | 240 m |
| Bus or coach station | Bus Station Chippenham | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Car parks | Sadlers Mead Car Park | 920 m (0.6 miles) |
| EV charging points | 3 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Mer | 380 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Bristol Airport BRS | 42.2 km (26 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowden Surgery | 330 m |
| Pharmacies | 3 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowden Hill Pharmacy | 300 m |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dac - Chippenham | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Sulis Hospital Bath Elective Surgical Hub | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Police station | Wiltshire Police | 760 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Waitrose Little Chippenham, Borough Parade Cashzone | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2.1 ha | 90 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Westmead Open Space 30 ha | 200 m |
| Play area | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Gypsy Lane Play Area 80 m² | 120 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Westmead Open Space 4.1 ha | 250 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,520 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 44 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is The Ivy and the Ivy West Wing, a listed building (Grade I), 310 m north. 224 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade I and 15 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Ivy and the Ivy West Wing | Listed building, Grade I | 310 m north |
| The Ivy Longhouse and the Ivy Stables | Listed building, Grade II* | 310 m north |
| Angel Hotel and Motel and stables attached to the rear | Listed building, Grade II* | 520 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Rose and Crown Public House Rose and Crown Public House and Attached Stable Block | Listed building, Grade II* | 560 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Moated Site and Fishponds east of Rowden Manor | Scheduled monument | 880 m (0.5 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Primrose Hill | Hill | 380 m west |
| Westmead New Plantation | Wood | 570 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Baydons Wood | Wood | 850 m (0.5 miles) east |
| Pewsham Wood | Wood | 910 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Mortimores Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Corsham Lake | Lake or reservoir | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.1 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.7 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 31 | 33 |
2 of the street's 33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 4–11 | 380 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 |
| Ivy Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | 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 |
| Charter Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | Requires improvement (Jul 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Wiltshire College and University Centre | 16 plus | 16–99 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Monkton Park Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Redland Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 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 |
| Frogwell Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Jun 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Queen's Crescent School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Kings Lodge Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Peter's CofE Academy Church of England | Primary | 4–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | 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 |
| Sheldon School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Paul's Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | 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 |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Arc Cafe/Climbing Academy SN15 3HZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2025 |
| St Marys RC School SN15 2AH | School/college/university | 380 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2026 |
| The Bridge House SN15 3WL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Robert Dyas SN15 3WL | Retailers - other | 430 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Waitrose SN15 3WL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| The Kitchen by Wine Monkey | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 9 Apr 2025 |
| COOK SN15 3WL | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 14 Jan 2026 |
| The Cellar by Wine Monkey | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 7 Jul 2023 |
| Caffe Nero SN15 3WL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 19 Mar 2022 |
| Flowers Manor Care Home SN15 3DQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Bombers Sports Bar SN15 1SB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 470 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt | |
| Speedrange | Distributors/Transporters | 470 m (0.3 miles) | 3 Generally satisfactory | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Taylor's Bagels SN15 3WL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Awaiting inspection | |
| Coq Restaurant SN15 3BS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Apr 2023 |
| Chippenham Community Hospital SN15 2AJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 490 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 16 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 10 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 2 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Charter Road (14); On or near Royal Close (8); On or near A4 (6); On or near Field View (4); On or near Gypsy Lane (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 18% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 14% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 28% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 16% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 55% | 17% |
| Private rented | 17% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 55% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 16% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 11% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 24% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 3% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 3% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 20% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 63% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 9% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 27% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 92% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 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
- SN15 2RG: 20 addresses
- SN15 2RH: 11 addresses
- SN15 2RB: 1 address of 37 in the postcode
- SN15 2RF: 1 address of 42 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Field View · Gypsy Lane · Rowden Hill · Charter Road · St Josephs Drive · Westmead Lane · Rowden Hill · Tall Trees · Sandes Close · St Lukes Drive · St Teresas Drive · Gladstone 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.