Postcode report
Is SN14 0BF a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About SN14 0BF: area rating, property, schools and local change
SN14 0BF is a postcode in Chippenham Sheldon, Wiltshire, South West, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near SN14 0BF, then scores the surrounding small area 37/100 - bottom 17% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around SN14 0BF are property market signals and housing, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for SN14 0BF is based on Wiltshire 011 Census 2021. It covers 9,582 residents, 2,740 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 43, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 55% owner-occupied, 20% privately rented, 24% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
For property prices near SN14 0BF, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the SN14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £410k from 136 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near SN14 0BF can compare 8 state schools within one mile, including 4 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near SN14 0BF by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around SN14 0BF is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 14 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about SN14 0BF
Is SN14 0BF a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 37/100 (bottom 17% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near SN14 0BF?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near SN14 0BF?
8 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for SN14 0BF?
LocaleIQ matched SN14 0BF to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in SN14 0BF?
The latest median sold price is £410k based on 136 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around SN14 0BF?
LocaleIQ currently shows 14 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.