Strong on transport, with schools to consider
Chippenham Hardens & Central South East at a glance
- House prices
- £205,000
- Lower prices21st percentile
- Schools
- 4th percentile
- Weak
- Transport
- 78th percentile
- Strong
- Crime rate
- 59.7 per 1,000 residents
- Middle59th percentile
- Flood risk
- 14.4% of the area in flood zones
- More flood-zone land76th percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs Chippenham Hardens & Central South East a good place to live?
Chippenham Hardens & Central South East may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. The available data also shows crime is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker and more of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Wiltshire below.
Chippenham Hardens & Central South East and nearby areas
| Area | Median sale price | Crime per 1,000 residents |
|---|---|---|
| Chippenham Hardens & Central South East | £205,000 | 59.7 |
| Westbury North | £235,000 | 65.5 |
| Warminster North & Rural East | £215,000 | 57.5 |
Same sources and periods as the figures above. Each area has its own full guide.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Movers who value stronger transport access
- Buyers looking for lower house prices
Watch out for
- School performance appears weaker than many neighbourhoods nationally
- More of the area is in river or sea flood zones than most neighbourhoods in England; check the flood map for the specific property
Crime rate in Chippenham Hardens & Central South East
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 59.7 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 59th percentile nationally
Crime levels are around the national middle range.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to August 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in Chippenham Hardens & Central South East
House prices
- Median sale price
- £205,000
- Percentile
- 21st percentile nationally
House prices appear lower than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Median of 24 standard sales over the 12 months to August 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Crime by type in Chippenham Hardens & Central South East
Recorded crime by type
The largest recorded type in Chippenham Hardens & Central South East is violence, sexual offences and weapons, at 27.6 per 1,000 residents: close to Wiltshire (24.0) and lower than England (35.9).
| Type | Chippenham Hardens & Central South East | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence, sexual offences and weapons | 27.6 | 24.0 | 35.9 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14.2 | 9.4 | 10.7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7.1 | 5.5 | 6.8 |
| Public order | 6.0 | 4.5 | 6.6 |
| Theft, including shoplifting | 2.2 | 8.5 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 0.7 | 2.2 | 3.7 |
| Drugs | 0.7 | 1.3 | 3.4 |
| Vehicle crime | 0.7 | 2.1 | 5.3 |
| Other crime | 0.4 | 1.3 | 2.2 |
| Robbery | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.5 |
Recorded crime is not the same as personal risk. How to read crime figures for an area · Check another area
Schools in Chippenham Hardens & Central South East
Schools
4th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in Chippenham Hardens & Central South East
Flood risk
14.4% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers 11.8% of the area. That is the 76th percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in Chippenham Hardens & Central South East
Transport
78th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
FAQs
Is Chippenham Hardens & Central South East a good place to live?
Chippenham Hardens & Central South East may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access and lower house prices. The available data also shows crime is around the national middle range. School performance appears weaker and more of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is Chippenham Hardens & Central South East safe?
Chippenham Hardens & Central South East ranks in the 59th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in Chippenham Hardens & Central South East?
The median sale price was £205,000 in the 12 months to August 2026. House prices are in the 21st percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in Chippenham Hardens & Central South East?
Schools rank in the 4th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near Chippenham Hardens & Central South East?
Nearby public profiles include Westbury North in Wiltshire and Warminster North & Rural East in Wiltshire.
